Caregiver Burnout
Like most caregivers, I am Burned.Out. How many of you moms out there "get it"? Having kids with chronic health conditions can cause a lot of sleepless nights, doctors visits, ER visits, hospital stays, and stress. Things were a LOT worse when my kids were little. They were in the hospital 12 times (2 ICU's). We were on a first name basis with Asthma Doc and his staff. But, just because my kids are adults doesn't mean they stopped having problems with their asthma. Sometimes, I have had one of my adult kids call and ask me to drive them to the ER because their asthma is flaring up, and they're too sick to drive. Are you burned out? Isn't this normal? Aren't most caregivers stressed out all the time? Well, Mayo Clinic says you are burned out if: You feel overwhelmed/constantly worried You are often tired You get too much/too little sleep You gain/lose weight You are easily irritated or angry Lose interest in things you enjoy Feel sad Have lots ...