How do you deal with stress and burnout?

elizabethsexton_hu

We all get burnt out. Let's talk about it. What's going on that has you feeling so burnt out? And what do you do when you're feeling burnt out?

Alexus Member

Write my feelings down in a journal.
1. Kristin Martin Member
  
  @Alexus, writing your feelings down in a journal is an excellent way to deal with stress and burnout. I hope you find this activity to be helpful to you. I use journaling as an activity too. Thank you for sharing. We are so grateful you are a part of this community. Blessings and Peace, Kristin Martin, Community Moderator
2. Scott Matheny Member
  
  I just wanted to circle back and see how you were doing. How has journaling over this time helped? Have you gone back and looked over how you were feeling? Scott AlzheimersDisease.net Team Member
Lisa Marshall Member

I recently (organically) realized that chatting with friends who knew my husband BEFORE Alzheimer's brings me great joy. I've taken hikes and walks with these friends and before long we're remembering beautiful experiences and I'm filled with warm fuzzies of how blessed I am to have made these memories!
1. Scott Matheny Member
  
  I just wanted to circle back and see how you were doing. I just read your post about sharing with people who knew your loved one before this disease. It was inspiring for me and helpful. Scott AlzheimersDisease.net Team Member
CommunityMember4be988 Member

I use "Sweat Theropy" to cope with being a 24/7 caregiver.
1. Patty Day Community Admin
  
  Hi . What's your favorite kind of sweat therapy?! Do you have different activities that work for different situations? I like to run when I need to think and sometimes I do yoga when I need to clear my head. We'd love to hear what works for you! Warmly, Patty, AlzheimersDisease.net Team Member
CommunityMember4be988 Member

Strength training with dumb bells, resistance band and door frame pullup bar in the morning work for me. The best kind of exercise for anyone is the kind that they will do, number one priority is do not hurt yourself.
Having different things to do is very helpful. I like to fix things from Ceiling fans to Electric Trains and an old 1942 Willys Jeep. The weather has a way of deciding what gets fixed next. When I get tired of doing something I move on to something else.
1. CommunityMember93e620 Member
  
  I'm a retired disabled RN and care for Momma with dementia. Broke my back 25 yrs ago so mostly bedbound so life is difficult. Fortunately sister (MPOA) also a nurse helps when I say , ENOUGH! My critters also are my lifeline. Momma's nickname was triple threat,Southern Baptist, Republican from Texas, no control issues, smh. I worked alz lockdown units and worked for Florence Goodsell program helping folks stay at home as long as possible. But 24/7/365 is completely different from seeing patient for an hour every week. I tried journaling but not for me, did more than enough documentation while nursing, lol. Can't exercise the stress off so I watch A LOT of TV. Without my sister and her hubby (also a nurse) I would be looking for a snf for her. Which having worked in those before also I'd rather her stay home as long as possible. Just Pray she goes home before she forgets how to eat or becomes completely bedbound. Then it's more than I can do.
2. DonnaFA Community Admin
  
  , oh goodness! That has got to be incredibly challenging with your health problems, and the level of care your mom needs. It might be less challenging if you weren't facing the back issues. I am glad to hear that you have a good, hopefully close-by, support system. - Warmly, Donna (Team Member)