Avoiding burnout as a caregiver is a necessary, but challenging undertaking. It is an unfortunate truth that many caregivers find themselves in a state of emotional and physical exhaustion at some point in the process. Caregiving is an extremely demanding job. Most caregivers have insufficient support and are the primary…
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HOW TO RECOVER FROM STRESS OVERLOAD
STRESS Who doesn’t have it?? Natural disasters, political chaos, global warming, and that doesn’t even touch our personal lives. In our personal lives we face health concerns, relationship complications, work challenges, and so much more. Yikes! My anxiety went up just typing that sentence made! So let’s breathe a minute…
View More HOW TO RECOVER FROM STRESS OVERLOADADRENAL FATIGUE * BURN OUT * COMPASSION FATIGUE
PROLONGED STRESS Adrenal fatigue is a term that has grown in popularity as researchers learn more about the mind/body connection. Adrenal fatigue is used to describe a collection of non-specific symptoms that occur as a result of ongoing, high levels of stress. Living in a chronic state of stress, without…
View More ADRENAL FATIGUE * BURN OUT * COMPASSION FATIGUEWhat is the Answer to Compassion Fatigue?
Compassion fatigue, a type of burnout, is a common problem among caregivers of all types ~ nurses, doctors, social workers, etc. It has become a more noticeable problem within the boomer generation as more and more individuals are taking on the care of an aging parent while being caught in…
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