Too Many Responsibilities: How Caregivers Can Create a New Identity

What happens when caregivers have too many responsibilities? Is it possible to become so lost in caring for others that you lose your sense of self?

How Not to Lose Yourself in Caregiving Responsibilities

Some caregivers become less concerned about their own welfare—they ignore self-care. Instead, they worry about not taking care of a loved one or causing harm. They also tend to take responsibility for things that are not their fault.

For example, a loved one is diagnosed with a health condition. An aging parent who relies on you because they cannot do things they used to do. A caregiver might feel guilty that they could not prevent these issues from happening with a loved one.

It is easy to fall into situations where one feels responsible for everything that goes wrong. Some of this is related to early parent-child relationships and expectations.

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