What's the Impact of Caregiving Stress?

How Does Your Caregiving Stress Impact You?

Thanks so much for sharing how your caregiving stress impacts you. Your responses will remain anonymous.

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* 1. How long have you been caring for a family member or for family members?

Less than one year.

Two years to five years.

Between five years and ten years.

More than ten years.

Please share any thoughts or experiences.

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* 2. For whom do you care?

Parent(s)

Spouse

Grandparent(s)

Grandchildren

Child under 18

Adult child over 18

Aunt or uncle

Niece or nephew

Sibling

Cousin

Friend

Other (please specify)

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* 3. For how many family members do you care?

One

Two

Three

Four or more

Please share any thoughts or experiences.

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* 4. How has your stress impacted you? (Select as many as appropriate.)

I've been diagnosed with a chronic illness.

I've been hospitalized within the past year.

I've received a DUI.

I have lost interest in what I used to love.

I've been diagnosed with depression.

I drink more than I did before caregiving.

I smoke more than I did before caregiving.

I've been through a divorce.

I lost my job.

I brought my caree to the emergency room because I just didn't know what to do and how to cope.

I'm coping so the stress does not impact me.

Other (please specify)

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* 5. How do you cope with stress? (Please select as many as appropriate.)

I exercise.

I attend a support group in my community.

I attend a support group online such as on a website or on Facebook.

I meditate.

I pray.

I spend time with friends and family members who understand my experience.

I watch funny videos on YouTube.

I walk my dog.

I read.

I spend time with my hobbies.

I journal.

I connect with a therapist, life coach or Certified Caregiving Consultant.

I watch movies.

I listen to music.

I create through art or music or performance.

I blog.

I've connected to an advocacy movement.

I haven't found anything that helps me cope.

Other (please specify)

What's the Impact of Caregiving Stress?

How Does Your Caregiving Stress Impact You?

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* 1. How long have you been caring for a family member or for family members?

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* 2. For whom do you care?

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* 3. For how many family members do you care?

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* 4. How has your stress impacted you? (Select as many as appropriate.)

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* 5. How do you cope with stress? (Please select as many as appropriate.)

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* 6. Please share how your caregiving stress has impacted your day and your life.