Caregiving requires much time and can be demanding. It is important to recognize the signs of stress in yourself or someone you care about. The following are typical signs of caregiver stress.
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Denial about the disease the person cared for has
This is having unrealistic expectations of recovery for the person being cared for.
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Anger at the person being cared for
Patience wanes, and anger erupts at things that the people being cared for are not able to do.
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Social withdrawal
One can be so consumed with caring for the person, that the caregiver can lose touch with their friends and families. The caregiver no longer does things they once enjoyed.
