10 symptoms of caregiver stress

University Parkway January 8, 2023

Being a caregiver is a very stressful full-time job. Taking care of your loved one with dementia can and will increase your stress level. There are many ways to reduce your stress levels as a caregiver. If you experience signs of stress on a regular basis, consult your primary physician. Ignoring your symptoms can cause your physical and mental health to decline.

Denial of the disease and its effects on the person who has been diagnosed.
Anger or frustration with the person with dementia that he or she cannot do the things they used to be able to do.
Social withdrawal from your friends and family activities that used to make you feel good.
Anxiety about the future and facing another day.
Depression that breaks your ability to cope.
Exhaustion that makes it impossible to complete necessary daily tasks.
Sleeplessness that is caused by the never-ending list of concerns, causing your own brain to never turn off.
Irritability that leads to moodiness and triggers negative responses that normally would not.
Lack of concentration that makes it difficult to perform familiar tasks.
Health problems that begin to creep up on you and take a mental and physical toll.