DEVELOPING YOUR PERSONAL SELF-FULFILLMENT FORMULA by Myotonic Dystrophy Expert Ann S Woodbury

Extreme caregiving roles, such as a young mother, caring for someone with a cognitive impairment, caring for someone with a mental illness, or as in my case, caring for my entire family, all who have a cognitive impairment, puts us in the role of firefighter.

We get so focused on the immediate needs of our loved one, (firefighters putting out fires), that we can't see any way to nurture ourselves. It feels like if we take a break from our situation that our care recipient might suffer more than we are willing to risk.

When we are in this kind of situation how do we get perspective?

Small simple changes make a significant change in your sense of overwhelm. During these times of isolation, there is also additional stress.