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WARNING SIGNS OF CARER FATIGUE AND BURNOUT

According to Sandy, common symptoms include...

› Emotional exhaustion and fatigue

› Apathy

› Difficulty sleeping

› Weight gain or loss

› Irritability

› Feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, guilt and anger

TAKE TIME FOR SELF-CARE

‘It’s imperative for carers to prioritise their own wellbeing and ensure that they care for themselves. While this may sound rather obvious, it’s important to emphasise it, as many people are good at caring for others, but lose sight of how important it is to care for themselves. They