Caregiver's Emotional Stress & Depression- What Is It & How To Deal With It by Dr Ruhi

Taking care of an ailing loved one is really important and you often spend a major part of your day ensuring that you nurse them back to good health. While caring for a loved one can be very rewarding, it can be quite stressful. And since caregiving is often a long-term challenge, the emotional impact can snowball over time. You may face years or even decades of caregiving responsibilities. It can be particularly disheartening if you feel that you’re in over your head, if there’s no hope that your family member will get better, or if, despite your best efforts, their condition is gradually deteriorating.

If the stress of caregiving is left unchecked, it can take a toll on your health, relationships, and state of mind—eventually leading to burnout, a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion. And when you get to that point, both you and the person you’re caring for suffer.

Watch this video to know more about what is a caregiver's emotional stress and depression and the best ways you can deal with it.

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