The Stresses of Caregiving for Your Fairlawn/Passaic and Bergen CountySenior and Learning to Cope
Tips for Coping with the Stresses of Caregiving for Your Fairlawn/Passaic and Bergen CountySenior
Being a caregiver for your Fairlawn/Passaic and Bergen Countysenior loved one diagnosed with cancer can be a big undertaking. It is a lot of responsibility and takes a lot of time and effort, which can create a level of stress that you are not used to. The responsibilities you now how are demanding, and your time may be limited. As you begin to feel the weight of stress bearing down on you, it is important that you find ways to cope and manage your stress. If you do not address this at the beginning, your life can spiral out of control quickly and not only you, but your loved ones will suffer.
As a caregiver to a Fairlawn/Passaic and Bergen Countysenior with cancer, if you do not take care of yourself, the weight of your stress will begin to affect you emotionally and physically. Tests have proven that person will start to develop anxiety and or irritability to begin with if stress is not handled correctly. Find support at the beginning, before you feel overwhelmed and alone. Another telltale sign that stress is getting to you, is if you start to develop tension headaches, have problems sleeping, and your weight dramatically changes. If your stress goes unattended too long enough, your immune system can be compromised. Worst case scenario, you can develop heart disease from stress, or in some cases, high blood pressure.
If you find yourself experiencing any of these stresses or ailments, do not take this as a sign that you are not doing a great job as caregiver. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Take heed to these signs however, and follow the tips in the following article to stay on top of your stress levels before they begin affecting your health.
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