HOW TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE CAREGIVER ANXIETY? (1)

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HOW TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE CAREGIVER ANXIETY?
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Summary

• Those who care for dementia patients or their
  loved ones with Alzheimers disease, stress
  becomes a common hitch for them which can further
  give rise to caregiver stress. Keeping track of
  stress levels is of utmost importance for
  caregivers.
• For a better quality check, have your loved one
  answer the questions for you to see what people
  close to you think. If your YES answers outnumber
  the NO answers then its time to take some
  important steps to reduce your stress level.

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A Short Fuse

• Do you lose your temper quickly? Do you feel
  angry with your parents? Do you feel irritated
  towards your family members or loved ones? One of
  the recognizable signs of caregiver stress is
  losing their cool easily. Frustration increases
  when obstacles come up whether they are big or
  small.

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Sleep Problems

• Do you have trouble sleeping? Do you wake up
  tired? Do you have a problem staying asleep?
  Full-time care giving can require plenty of
  physical effort but if your parent has trouble
  sleeping then your chances of rest after a tiring
  work day are reduced. Trouble getting to sleep
  can be caused by stress and depression.

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Emotional Outbreaks

• Do you start crying all of a sudden?
  Experience feelings of despair? Do you have mood
  swings? Its normal to feel a variety of emotions
  about having to parent your own parent. However,
  if you are feeling emotionally delicate then
  there might be something more going.

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Significant Weight Change

• Have you lost a lot of weight? Or have you
  gained weight? For some people, stress can result
  in weight loss or weight gain from emotionally
  triggered eating or frequent snacking. Changes in
  sleeping and eating habits can lead to depression.

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Energy Levels

• Is it difficult for you to stay motivated to
  complete tasks? Is it hard to focus when you
  carry out mental tasks? Do you feel bored more
  often? If you feel OFF it can become almost
  impossible to perform tasks effectually. Setting
  up a routine could help you and your parents to
  get through the daily tasks more easily however
  it can leave you feeling stuck in a boring rut.

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Social Isolation

• Can you remember the last time you had an
  entire day to yourself? Do you feel like nobody
  understands you? Do you feel like your family
  members dont care? Have you dropped out of
  activities to care for your parent? You might
  feel you lack time for your own pursuits plus
  your parents changes in behavior may make you
  feel embarrassed. Unfortunately, social isolation
  also leads to stress. Make sure to take time to
  interact with others.

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