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  • Still the anger persists.

    I guess I won’t stop feeling it until it gets resolved. Haven’t figured that out yet. Maybe I should just move away. Amy still hasn’t heard from the magic surgeon but she’s been relentless about calling and asking where she’s at. It appears the referral has been made and now waiting for it to be…

  • Anger as an entity

    I might have learnt something about anger this week. If anger is an object what does it look like? Mine is male (sorry, nothing personal), it’s very large, very hairy, controlling, frightening and aggressive. Basically, a monster. What I realized is that monster can be tamed. I can banish it beyond my walls. I can…

  • What is caregiver burnout?

    Caregiver burnout is a state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion that can happen when you dedicate time and energy to manage the health and safety of someone else. Caregivers who experience burnout may feel tired, stressed, withdrawn, anxious and depressed. Caregiver burnout can impact a person in various ways, including physically, psychologically, financially and…

  • Caregiver Stress Syndrome

    by Ron Ingber, JD What is Caregiver Stress Syndrome? Caregiver stress syndrome is a condition characterized by physical, mental and emotional exhaustion. It typically results from a person neglecting their own physical and emotional health because they are focused on caring for an ill, injured or disabled loved one. There are a number of factors that…

  • Again?

    First, here’s the update on my health. I finished radiation 4 days ago. I think physically I’m doing well. Skin is a bit raw but healing. Radiation is not fun. It was harder than I anticipated. Techs could be bitchy at times. Other times they couldn’t have been nicer. Emotionally it was draining. Never knowing…

  • AMBIVALENCE

    Accepting the Ambivalence of Caregiving One of the common challenges that caregivers face is learning to accept the ambivalent or contradictory feelings of caregiving. Ambivalence can look like feeling both a deep love and resentment towards the person you care for. Ambivalence can also look like finding joy in caregiving while also grieving your life…

  • burnout

    Warning Signs for Caregiver Burnout While there is no set timeline for when caregiver stress can turn into burnout. If you are a caregiver experiencing the following signs and symptoms consider getting professional support from a physician or mental health professional: I can’t figure out how to work WordPress anymore so things look different. Can’t…

  • tired

    WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO TALK ABOUT CAREGIVER BURNOUT According to Statistics Canada, in 2012, 3 in 10 Canadians provided care to a relative or friend with a long-term disability or health concern. Caregivers were also present in each age demographic group from 15 to over 75. The study found that many caregivers experienced significant…

  • caregivers: the silent victims

    . In many cases, the stress and trauma of caring for a loved one, particularly through a terminal illness, can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This phenomenon is not widely recognized, yet it affects countless individuals who devote themselves to the care of their family members. The Impact of Caregiving Caregiving often involves witnessing the…

  • angry?

    Is it wrong to be angry with your partner that you’re caregiving for? I’ve been angry all day since Amy announced she had a sore lower back which means she has another infection. Nurse came to collect urine and test it but we both know it’s an infection. Hospital called to book another ctscan, nephrostomy…