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• yocima2959

  Hey everyone, I’ve been dealing with something lately and wasn’t sure where to turn for advice. My sister has been the primary caregiver for our dad in Philadelphia for almost a year now, helping with everything from meals to doctor visits. She loves him, but I can see she’s getting exhausted — like she’s always on, even when she’s off. She tried to tell me she’s fine, but last week she cried because she felt like she couldn’t keep up two full-time jobs (her actual job + caregiving). I came across an article about caregiver burnout and it really made me wonder if what she’s experiencing is more common than I thought. Has anyone here dealt with this or found ways to cope?
  

  Jan 13th, 7:54 am
• AlexandrG

  I don’t have personal experience with caregiving, but I’ve seen it up close with some friends and neighbors. It’s crazy how quickly helping a loved one can take over your whole life if you’re not careful. Even just talking to someone or finding local support groups seems to make a big difference. Threads like this are really helpful because it reminds people they’re not alone, and it’s okay to ask for help before you completely burn out.

  Jan 13th, 9:03 am