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Caregiver Burnout
Caregiving can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be an exhausting one. It can take a toll on you physically, emotionally and mentally. Caregiver Burnout, also known as caregiver burnout, is common and often overlooked. Caregivers are so busy managing the endless demands of the role that they find themselves depleted, overwhelmed, exhausted and frustrated. Whether you are a caregiver at home, work or both, you are not alone. Counselling gives you a space to dedicate to yourself. It gives you a space to share your story and experiences, while also finding time for you. If you’re feeling burnout as a result of caregiving, email me to get started.
What is caregiver burnout?
Burnout is a state of emotional exhaustion that results from wearing out due to too many demands on one’s energy, strength or capabilities. Caregiver Burnout is when you become physically, emotionally and mentally exhausted from the stress that comes from caring for a loved one or many loved ones that need constant support. Caregiver burnout can look like signs of depression, lack of energy, withdrawal from people or activities that brought you joy, constant negative emotions and becoming increasingly irritable with the people you are caring for and/or others. You may even neglect your own needs and feel like caregiving is taking over everything. Caregiving can be gratifying, but it can also be frustrating and exhausting. If this sounds familiar, it may be time to do something for you.
How Online Therapy Can Help Manage caregiver burnout
Online therapy can help you by giving you a safe space to release all your exhaustion, frustrations and emotions. People commonly bottle it up and internalize it, while trekking through the days. The days become weeks that turn into months. Let counselling be your release, where you get to share your story without any judgement. Counselling is also a place for your to process all that you carry, while finding ways to look after yourself.
The benefit to online counselling is that you get to do it anywhere and anytime. You don’t have to worry about driving to another appointment in the midst of your chaotic schedule. You can do it in the comfort of your home or anywhere that is quiet and calm.
Common Caregiver Concerns Addressed in Therapy
Sometimes its hard to imagine fitting another thing to your schedule, especially when you’re busy caring for everyone else. You might even feel guilty for considering therapy. However, if you’re here and reading this, let this be your sign to do something for you. Mandy Hale says it perfectly – “It's not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and make your happiness a priority. It's necessary.”. Counselling can help you to alleviate feelings of stress by finding ways to manage it all, while incorporating realistic self-care strategies and learning how to set boundaries.
Why Choose Sarah Gabriel Counselling for caregiver burnout
As a caregiver myself, I know what its like. I have always looked after people personally, even before I chose a career that looks after people professionally. I currently still care for people on a personal level, which has led me to caregiver burnout before. As difficult as it was to shift gears and look after myself, I did it. Let me help you manage the exhaustion and fatigue in a realistic way that suits you.
Getting Started with Online Therapy
Service Areas
Caregiver burnout can be a heavy and exhausting feeling to carry on your own. Counselling gives you the opportunity to talk about it in a safe space, while finding ways to alleviate the stress of it all. Virtual counselling can be done anywhere at your convenience. Although Sarah Gabriel is based in Mississauga, virtual mental health counselling can be done anywhere – Oakville, Burlington, Brampton, Caledon, Vaughan and other cities.