10 Signs of Caregiver Stress

10 Signs of Caregiver Stress
1. Denial – about the disease and effects on the person with diagnosis
2. Anger – at the person with the diagnosis - “If he asks me that one more time, I’ll scream”
3. Social Withdrawl – from friends and activities
4. Anxiety – about facing another day
5. Depression – begins to affect the ability to cope
6. Exhaustion – makes it nearly impossible to complete daily tasks
7. Sleeplessness – caused by never-ending list of concerns
8. Irritability – leads to moodiness and triggers negative responses and reactions
9. Lack of Concentration – makes it difficult to person familiar tasks
10. Health Problems – begin to take their toll, physically & mentally

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