Caring for Others: Family, Friend or Other
All over this country there are caregivers who are taking care of loved ones—roughly 50 million, in fact. Caregiving can be both fulfilling and draining, leading to contradictory feelings on top of the practical hurdles of taking care of someone, especially when you love them. Even if you’re the most altruistic person on the planet, you still need to take care of yourself. Put another way: if your tank is empty, it’s not possible to be there for someone else.
Speak with a counselor about the mechanics of good and safe care in whatever place you call home. Whether you need help processing difficult emotions, navigating disagreements with your person or with their doctors, or just need a safe place to vent, Mettle Health is here for you.