Your well-being when caring for someone else
Caring for someone can be incredibly rewarding and fulfilling, but it can also be mentally and physically exhausting. Whether it is a short or long-term caregiving, it’s important to be mindful of your own wellbeing while caring for others.
Self-care for carers
Set Boundaries
Set realistic boundaries, especially if you are a family caregiver. Remember, you don't have to do everything on your own.
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Ask for help
Make a list of ways in which others can help you, then let them choose how to help. Ideas could include taking regular walks with the person you care for, cooking a meal for you or helping with medical appointments.
Stay Connected
Caregiving can be isolating, so make an effort to stay connected with friends
Join a support group
People in support groups will understand your challenges. They can offer encouragement and help you to find solutions to problems.
Support with ieso
ieso treats a range of common mental health issues including anxiety and worry, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, phobias, sleep problems, and stress. Online therapy can be especially useful for those who are unable to travel or find it harder to leave the house because sessions take place online from the comfort of your home, from your smart phone or tablet, or anywhere where you connect to the internet.
If you’re experiencing difficulties, it’s important to speak with your GP first. They will be able to talk you through different support options suitable for your needs. One of the things they might suggest is cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) which helps you to manage your feelings by changing the way that you think and behave.
What we treat
From trouble sleeping to anxiety to depression, mental health conditions can affect many of us in different ways. ieso clinicians treat a range of common mental health symptoms.
Where to get urgent help
Support is available if you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis or emergency, no matter what you're going through.
If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis, you can get urgent support here
Or speak to your GP or a mental health professional. Let them know about the symptoms you’re experiencing, and they can support you with what help is available.