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Tips for dealing with caregiver burnout. A caregiver is someone who takes care of a close family member or friend who may have medical or personal issues. It could be helping with simple tasks like meal prep, cleaning up their living space, running errands, or just being there emotionally for someone. Being a caregiver for someone, especially for someone who is very close to you, can be both rewarding and overwhelming. It can become difficult both mentally and physically. It can cut into your social life and your work life making things financially tight. It is important while taking care of your loved one that you take care of yourself too. Caregiver burnout can occur quickly or gradually over time when the stress and the pressure of making sure your loved one is taken care of become overwhelming. As a caregiver, you may feel exhausted, alone, overworked, and underappreciated. It is very important to recognize when these signs start to show. It is important to address them as they come instead of covering them up or telling yourself you are ok. The more the burnout progresses the higher the chance of you not being able to provide the care you are capable of and the care your loved one deserves. Recognizing the signs… You may start to feel and see signs of burnout. You might feel some of these signs all at once or slowly over a period of time. Many of the signs are * Exhaustion * Depression * Anxiety * Pushing your own health and mental state to the side * Losing interest in your hobbies or things you once really cared about * Feel like you are losing control of everything around you The emotional side to caregiver burnout might start with something as mild as feeling anxious, being irritable or upset, and might not be so easy to recognize. It can quickly turn into physical pain, such as headaches. Becoming either very tired or the total opposite of not being able to sleep is very common. Losing any interest in eating, bathing, or chatting with friends can q