{"id":1651,"date":"2025-12-05T21:59:53","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T21:59:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/preferhome.com\/locations\/northern-colorado232\/12-signs-of-stress-overload-in-the-family-caregiver\/"},"modified":"2025-12-05T21:59:53","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T21:59:53","slug":"12-signs-of-stress-overload-in-the-family-caregiver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/preferhome.com\/locations\/northern-colorado\/12-signs-of-stress-overload-in-the-family-caregiver\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Signs of Stress Overload in the Family Caregiver"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s Friday. I glance over at my to-do list, and I\u2019m disappointed by my accomplishments this week. I add three more tasks that slipped through the cracks and set a reminder on my phone. I want to add \u201cgrocery shopping\u201d to my list, but finding the time seems impossible, so I leave it off.<\/p>\n<p>Life is busy, and I&#8217;m willing to bet I\u2019m not the only person who thinks so. We live in a fast-paced world, with social networking, emails, and cellphones keeping us constantly busy. And I have found that busyness is often accompanied by stress.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve become accustomed to living with a certain level of stress. It\u2019s what keeps us moving through our day and through that to-do list. As an in-home family caregiver, you&#8217;ve learned to live with a much longer to-do list and a higher level of stress than the average person. However, we all have a breaking point where everyday stress becomes too much. Here are a few signs of stress overload that signal your need to make some changes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Moodiness or irritability<\/li>\n<li>A feeling of being overwhelmed<\/li>\n<li>Isolation<\/li>\n<li>Anxious or racing thoughts<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty concentrating<\/li>\n<li>Poor judgement<\/li>\n<li>Upset stomach<\/li>\n<li>Chest pain, rapid heartbeat<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty sleeping<\/li>\n<li>Aches and pains<\/li>\n<li>Frequent colds<\/li>\n<li>Lack of eating or overeating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you recognize these signs of stress overload, it&#8217;s time to make some changes in your life. Your body is telling you it needs some attention\u2014you need self-care.<\/p>\n<p>Self-care is personal health maintenance that looks different for each person, but <strong>it involves first and foremost rest<\/strong>. As an in-home family caregiver, to you, the idea of rest may seem impossible, but it&#8217;s vital to your health and the health of the senior loved one you&#8217;re caring for. You can\u2019t do it all on your own. Your body has made it clear that you&#8217;ve reached your limit. You need to make changes so you can continue to support yourself and your family well into the future.<\/p>\n<p>Once you recognize that you can\u2019t do it all on your own, it&#8217;s time to ask for help. You&#8217;ll need family members or friends to come into your world and help with the tasks. At Preferred Care at Home, we already understand the to-do list and are ready to step in for one to 24 hours to <a href=\"https:\/\/preferhome.com\/services\/homemaker-care\/\">provide that respite care<\/a> you need.<\/p>\n<p>For many family caregivers, self-care is a new concept. Yet, in order to provide the best possible care for your loved one, it&#8217;s vital you take the time to maintain your own health. Stay tuned for more posts on the importance of integrating self-care into the life of the in-home family caregiver.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s Friday. I glance over at my to-do list, and I\u2019m disappointed by my accomplishments this week. I add three more tasks that slipped through the cracks and set a reminder on my phone. I want to add \u201cgrocery shopping\u201d to my list, but finding the time seems impossible, so I leave it off. 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