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How to Ask for Help
Asking for or accepting help (even when it's
offered) can be difficult to do. For many, just
admitting that you need help can feel like a
failure. But caring for a loved one can be a bigger
commitment than a full-time job. Not only is
caregiving a physical time commitment, it is also a
heavier, emotional commitment.
As a caregiver, you are at a higher risk than the
general population for severe exhaustion, burnout,
anxiety, depression, and more. Knowing when you
need help with your caregiving responsibilities is
not a sign of weakness - in contrast, it's a sign of
strength.
Reasons You May Avoid Asking for Help
Sixty five percent of caregivers do not receive
consistent help from other family members. There
are reasons you may have avoided asking for help.
These are the common roadblocks caregivers face
when deciding how and when to ask for help:
n You're afraid they'll say, " no " to your request
for help
n You don't know what kind of help you want
or need
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n You don't want to bother them with your request
n You feel guilty that you need help because
you feel you should be able to handle it all
n It feels like asking for help is a sign of
weakness or failure
How to Know When You Need Help
You may feel that you have everything under
control without outside help. Even if you're
currently able to meet all your loved one's needs,
you may not be meeting your own needs. Signs
that it's time to ask for help:
n You don't have time for friends or family
outside of care
n You're sleeping fewer hours than normal for you
n Your sleep is often interrupted with anxious
thoughts or worry
n You feel helpless, exhausted, or wonder if
you're having an impact
n You have started feeling as though you no
longer have the emotional capacity to care about
your loved one as much, and may feel guilty about it
n You have started to get sick more often or feel
your health is starting to decline
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