Feeling Guilt as a Caregiver

Caregiver's Cycle of Guilt

Feelings of anger and frustration are common among family caregivers. These feelings can arise for any number of reasons, and often result in feelings of guilt. If left unmanaged caregiver guilt can be destructive and negatively impact your relationships, and result in feelings of inadequacy. This cycle of exhaustion, anger and guilt often repeats itself throughout the caregiving journey.

These Tips can Help You Deal with Feelings of Guilt:

•  Acknowledge your limitations. If you try to do too much, frustration is inevitable.
• Prioritize your daily tasks. Caregiving tasks may be more important than household tasks. Refuse to feel guilty about unmade beds or dusty shelves.
• Allow yourself to be less than perfect. Remind yourself that you are doing a very important job.
• Reward yourself for your efforts.
• Ask for help. Feeling guilty may be a sign that you need a break from your caregiving schedule. Others may be waiting for you to ask for their help.
• Set limits. Establish clear boundaries and learn to say no.
• Walk away from heated situations.
• Express your feelings in a journal or diary.
• Seek out a caregiving support group

Call us today. We have been where you are and are able to help ease your burdens. Allow us to give you advise, devise a care plan, and help you with your daily chores. We will build your trust. Let us help you help your parents and loved ones. Remeber, the first consultation is free.

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