Caregiver burnout

Posted by nikieva @nikieva, Sep 16, 2024

Well I'm 33. And woke up and realized what caregiver burnout really was and I'm in the middle of it.
How do you find your way back to providing the care before the burnout? I'm unmotivated, over whelmed with guilt, depressed, anxious, loss of hope, numb, no desire to even want to feel happy or joy, loss sense of self, worried, scared of everything, so much more.

It's hard to find anything on burnout recovery and I've been looking for anything that's helpful besides the support groups, professional help, ect. I have myself and kids for in person support. Everything else is over the phone and internet.

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williamroy668 | @williamroy668 | 1 day ago

hey, i hear you. burnout is no joke, and it sounds like you've been carrying so much on your shoulders. first off, give yourself some grace—you're human, and feeling drained doesn’t mean you’re failing.
sometimes, recovery isn’t about doing more but about doing less. are there small things you can let go of, even just for now? even five minutes of just being (not caregiving, not worrying) can help start shifting things. maybe journaling, stepping outside for air, or even just sitting with your kids and letting yourself just exist without pressure.
you’re not alone in this, even if it feels that way. and you will find yourself again. one step at a time. 💙