📊 Caregiver Burnout Assessment
This is for you — the person doing the caring. Answer honestly. Your wellbeing matters as much as the person you care for.
💡 Evidence-Based Coping for Caregivers
The 10-Minute Rule
Research shows even 10 uninterrupted minutes daily for yourself (reading, walking, breathing) significantly reduces burnout over time.
Name It to Tame It
Simply naming your emotion — "I am exhausted and resentful" — reduces its intensity. Naming feelings is not weakness; it is neuroscience.
Guilt is Not Your Guide
Caregiver guilt is almost always disproportionate to reality. Your wellbeing directly affects the quality of care you give. Prioritising yourself is not selfish.
Ask Specifically
People want to help but don't know how. Don't say "I need help." Say "Can you sit with Dad for 2 hours on Thursday?" Specific asks get results.
🤝 Finding Respite & Support
Respite — temporary relief from caregiving — is not a luxury. It is medically necessary. Here is how to find it.
- Contact your local council / social services — most countries have caregiver support services, often free. Ask specifically for "respite care".
- Caregiver support groups — being with people who understand is transformative. Search "caregiver support group" + your city.
- Volunteer befriending services — many charities send volunteers to sit with elderly or ill people, giving caregivers a break.
- Day centres — many areas have day centres for elderly or disabled people, providing structured care during the day.
- Paid in-home care — even a few hours per week from a paid carer can prevent total burnout. Many countries have subsidised programmes.
💬 Talk to Om — Just for You
This space is just for the caregiver. Not about the person you care for — about you. Share how you are really feeling.