Self-care tends to go against the grain of caregivers, but investing even a small amount of time and resources into yourself will benefit both you and your loved one. Your loved one’s disability and shortened life span may make you feel guilty for any enjoyment in your life. However, if you do not care for your own needs, you will have less to offer your loved one.
The following practices can help you, as a caregiver to avoid burnout and stay strong for the benefit of your loved one:
Keep a journal.
- A journal provides a place to vent negative thoughts and emotions.
Focus on gratitude.
- Gratitude has a strong correlation to happiness.
Maintain your sense of humor.
- Humor can relieve tension and make your circumstances feel less
stressful.
Take care of your physical needs.
- Eat healthy foods.
- Get enough rest.
- Exercise.
- Attend regular health screenings.
- Take the prescribed medications.
It is important to develop your caregiving action plan in a way to assure you have the necessary time and resources to care for your own needs.
Ask for Help and Support
Obtaining outside assistance is not shirking your duties. If you are the spouse, family member, or close friend of a patient, the care that the patient needs most from you is emotional support, companionship, and meaningful moments.
When you wear yourself out trying to manage every aspect of your loved one’s care, you may become too physically and emotionally unavailable to enjoy whatever time you have. and your loved one have together. This only serves to compound your grief and create
regrets later. However, you will never regret the quality time you enjoy with your loved one when you delegate care duties to others.
(Source: https://www.lanierlawfirm.com/mesothelioma/cancer/caregivers/)
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