Caregiver Isolation: What are the negative effects and how you overcome it?

Send Cathy a text:)One of the biggest challenges I hear from other caregivers is they feel isolated and lonely.  You might even say  "I feel like no one gets it".  " I feel so disconnected."   " I miss my old life."   Then you scroll social media feeling more isolated and even jealous of others enjoying life and you are stuck.      You find yourself so busy that you don’t have time for anything else.  Juggling your job/business, household, family and caregiving is all you can handle. It’s important to be on the lookout for your social isolation.  Here are some things to consider:Have you stopped your usual social activities and routines?Do you seem to have dropped all other responsibilities outside of caregiving?Do you purposely avoid outside interactions if there are other ways?  And if you have to leave, do you feel anxiety or stress thinking about it?  Do you complain that your other family members are not helping enough?Are you always feel tired or worried?Do you have a chronic health condition such as depression, anxiety or failing memory.Are you declining invitations  with friends even when you can make it work out?  So how to you overcome it?  Catch the show notes and full episode transcript here:  ➡️  https://www.cathylvan.com/episode109Listen to these episode that I reference :➡️  https://www.cathylvan.com/episode13➡️  https://www.cathylvan.com/episode40Join the Caregiver Cup Circle  ❤️ https://www.cathylvan.com/caregivercircleEnrollment ends May 9>>CONNECT WITH CATHY ON INSTAGRAM @cathylynnvan for daily tips and inspirationhttps://instagram.com/cathylynnvan/Support the show