Whether you are a professional in the helping field or an adult looking after your elderly parent, both caregiver burden and compassion fatigue can be a significant factor. I use these terms interchangeably as do other social workers and psychologists to mean stress and lessening of compassion one feels after taking care of people. Having been in the helping profession and also helping to care for my grandmother all my life, I know the toll this can take.
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Do something fun and rewarding
Take your mind off of your responsibility by rewarding yourself. Perhaps a good book or a gossip magazine or a blog!
