Caregiver stress is caused by secondary effects of providing emotional support or care for someone in activities of living such as bathing, or caring for financial affairs.
Caregivers should be organized, take time out for enjoyable outside activities, practice relaxation skills and have a back-up provider to give theirselves a break. It's common for caregivers to feel guilty for "not giving enough." Or for secretly feeling resentful about not having time for their selves. It's not a matter of not loving your PTSD/TBI partner but rather has more to do with the intensity of emotionally providing support.
Joining a caregiver support group may help alleviate the caregiver's emotional burden and relieve the sense of fatigue associated with the responsibility of caring.
Joining a spiritual community can also provide a sense of life outside of the caregiver role.
God Bless-
ANJYL
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