Caring for a loved one can be emotionally exhausting and at times you may feel you are struggling to cope. This is not unusual and you are certainly not alone. We are here to support you through those difficult times. Here you can find various ways that we can help – and tips for ways you can help yourself too.
Caring for a loved one can be emotionally exhausting and at times you may feel you are struggling to cope. This is not unusual and you are certainly not alone. We are here to support you through those difficult times. Here you can find various ways that we can help – and tips for ways you can help yourself too.
If you have been abused by the person you care for, then it is very important that you come forward and talk to someone.
When the person you care for dies, it can be really tough to know how to move forward – not only have you lost the person you loved but you have lost your way of life. It is important that you look after yourself during this time and continue to access support services.
Caring can be extremely fulfilling, but it can also be demanding and take its toll on your relationships. Changes can occur suddenly or gradually over time, but your relationships, especially with loved ones, can seem very different to how they were before.
Anxiety can be described as a “feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome”. It can strike any of us at any time, and it’s a completely natural response to a dangerous or threatening situation. For carers it can be particularly difficult to manage, as you may be faced with new or uncertain situations.
Anxiety can be described as a “feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome”. It can strike any of us at any time, and it’s a completely natural response to a dangerous or threatening situation. For carers it can be particularly difficult to manage, as you may be faced with new or uncertain situations.
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We have all experienced stress at some point in our lives. Stressors can be described as anything that causes stress. As a carer, you may be particularly susceptible to stress. Triggers may include pressures or increased responsibility of your caring role. Feelings of anxiety can gradually build up and can even leave you feeling overwhelmed and frustrated.
If you are a carer or have been a carer, you may experience many emotions – anxiety, guilt, sadness, fear, anger, to name just a few. Counselling can help you work through these emotions in a safe, confidential environment.
Everyone has spells of feeling down, but depression is more than just spending a few days feeling sad or unhappy. If our low mood continues or becomes more severe, it can lead to depression. Depression can make you feel persistently sad and down for weeks or months at a time.
Being a carer can be demanding, and relentless at times and it is important to get as much support as you can. Peer support is when people use their own experiences to help each other. We can help you find your peers.
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When you’re caring for someone it can be easy to keep putting their needs before your own. However, the benefits of taking a break can be far reaching – whether it’s a short meditation, seeing friends or a trip away.