Caring for the caregiver

Those living with cancer are not the only ones affected by the diagnosis. As a caregiver youmay find that:

• Your priorities have changed drastically

• You are less carefree

• You go on more emotional rollercoaster rides than before

• You have a hard time sleeping

• You become more irritable or sensitive

• You face financial issues from not being able to maintain a full-time job or paying for more expenses

• You become closer to family and friends

• You are more tired and get sick more often (“Caregiver Fatigue”)

• You may learn to value life and the people in yours more

• You may seem more “reserved” or “removed” from those that know you

• You might have an increased level of insecurity in areas such as: how you handle your stress, how you are juggling your life, your performance at work/in roles, managing your relationships, and mostly in the way you are caring for your loved one