“In June of 2020, the American Psychological Association surveyed 5470 people and found that 67% of the 40 million Americans acting as unpaid caregivers (caring for ailing family members) reported at least one adverse mental or behavioral symptom in the previous 30 days.
They also found that caregivers, compared to those not taking care of ailing family members, were at least 3 times more likely to report substance abuse and 8.5 times more likely to report serious suicidal ideation.”
Honestly, I’m not surprised, it’s so common to burnout, feel helpless when taking care of a family member around the clock, on top of doing other responsibilities.
Sending love to my fellow caregivers out there ❤️ Remember to take breaks and ask for help when you need it. The tips at the end of the article seem helpful.
Read the full article here.