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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?
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.
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)
3.
For how many family members do you care?
One
Two
Three
Four or more
Please share any thoughts or experiences.
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)
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)
6.
Please share how your caregiving stress has impacted your day and your life.
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