Soon after birth, infants are skilled at eating when they are hungry and stopping when they are full. But somewhere along the path to adulthood many of us lose the ability to manage our internal hunger cues.
Asking for help can be difficult, especially if you’re used to managing everything on your own. However, not asking for support when you need it can lead to compassion fatigue and caregiver burnout.
Caregivers frequently experience high rates of burnout, which is why regular self-care is essential. Self-care helps ensure you are healthy enough to continue offering support to loved ones.