SYMPTOMS OF CAREGIVER SUFFERING
Physical
Fatigue
Exhaustion
Hyperactivity
Weight gain/loss
Persistent ailments (headaches, gastrointestinal troubles)
Impaired sleep
Susceptibility to illness
Emotional
Fear
Guilt
Resentment
Sorrow, grief
Depression
Anxiety
Confusion
Sarcasm, cynicism
Emotional outbursts, shutdown
Feeling overwhelmed
Behavioral
Addictive behavior
Controlling behavior
Shaming others
Offended behavior
Depersonalization
Apathy
Indifference
Avoidance
Boundary violations
Erosion of relationships
Spiritual
Crisis of faith
Loss of control
Hopelessness
Loss of self worth
Disrupted religious practice
Disconnection with people, work, community
Source: Research by therapist Ruth McKay
