Emotionally Drained…

Our physical bodies wreak havoc from caring for others for long periods of time.

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Unsure of what the signs might be..?

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Here is a list of the most common signs (These will eventually harm your own health):

• Disrupted sleep- tossing, turning, the mind not shutting off

• Chronic achiness or sore back without any real cause

• Change in weight with a increase or decrease in appetite

• Decreased immunity with increase in colds

• Fatigue that you can't knock

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Caregiver fatigue often wreaks havoc on our body. Often the physical symptoms are gradual and may not even be noticed until they begin to threaten your own health.

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If you are living in a cup half full or half empty... this is all you will have to give. It is important that you do not place your health at the bottom of the cup... as you will quickly become depleted and ill yourself.

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Unsure if you even have fatigue & burnout..?

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Here is a link to a caregiver quiz.

http://caregiverfatigue.com/caregiver-burden-quiz/

Stay tuned for the next two posts addressing emotional drainage and mental exhaustion.

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As always, I am here to support you. Reach out.. comment.. ask... you are not alone.