Caregiving and Depression
Caregivers often spend all of their time taking care of others, and not enough time taking care of themselves. Caregivers are burdened with physical and emotional demands that can leave them feeling stressed, exhausted, isolated, and anxious. Caregivers may often feel guilty and overwhelmed when they try to do everything on their own.
Sometimes, the feelings of exhaustion, stress, isolation, and anxiety can lead to feelings of depression. The Family Caregiver Alliance has produced an excellent article about depression in caregivers.
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