CAREGIVER STRESS: HOW ABOUT YOU?

Baca:

Jesus replied, "‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.'This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.'"Matthew 22:37-39 NLT

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Bacaan tahunan:

Thoughts for the Day

Love yourself!

Sometimes when we read these commandments about love, we only see "love God" and "love your neighbor." But we are also commanded to love ourself! "Love your neighbor as yourself." Loving yourself involves taking care of yourself.

Caregiving can take a toll on your health, your emotions, your family life, and all your relationships. Don't think solely about your parents or other loved ones you are caring for. An unhealthy caregiver is of no value to a care recipient.

A support group can help. Also find a friend you can confide in on a regular basis. If you are a full-time caregiver, find an alternate solution every week to give you a chance for a rejuvenating break. Do something nice for yourself. Spend some quality time with your spouse and children.

Consider This . . .

Try these additional stress relievers:

Seek assistance from family, friends, and community resources. Don't try to be a super-hero caregiver. Get help!
Take care of your health. Eat right, exercise, and get plenty of rest.
Accept changes as they occur.
Be realistic about what you can do.
Keep a journal and express yourself on paper.
Don't ever get too busy to spend quality quiet time with God in prayer and in his Word.
Most of all, remember that God is with you.

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