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Caregiver Support Groups ~ Caregivers Need Care Too!
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[QUOTE="cmoneyspinner, post: 212319, member: 25593"] We often think of the needs of the patient, but what about the long-term caregivers. There are many people who are long-term caregivers. They either take care of a sick child, spouse, or elderly parent. Being responsible for caring for a person who can not take care of themselves puts a lot of stress on an individual. Personally, when my husband was ill and I had to take care of him, I was in “high gear” all the time. I did not sleep well for fear I would have to wake up in the middle of the night to take care of him or rush him to the hospital. During the day I was constantly attending to his needs. After he passed away, my body felt drained. Besides experiencing the grief and sorrow of losing him, my body lacked energy. I found it hard to get up and do anything. My daughter told me to start taking Vitamin B-12. She said that's what her doctor told her to do. I followed her advice and I must say that did help me a lot. But what about my mental well-being? Well! That took more time and there was no vitamin for it. Before my husband passed away, a friend told me to join a support group. After all, I did not choose to become a [URL='https://www.trendri.com/threads/the-caregiver-career-has-a-high-demand-worldwide.83280/']professional caregiver[/URL]. Handling that job is a heavy load. She said caregivers should realize that they need care too. I never did join the group. I carried the burden of responsibility on my own. However, looking back on it now, I would recommend that long-term caregivers seek out [URL='https://www.verywellhealth.com/best-caregiver-support-groups-4845574']Caregiver Support Groups[/URL]. What do you think? [/QUOTE]
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