With the introduction of any chronic illness into our families, our copying capabilities can be overwhelmed. A final important consideration for caregivers is to occasionally or even periodically separate yourself from the person with the illness. This is to keep yourself objective, healthy, refreshed and whole. If the caregiver is not healthy mentally, emotionally and physically, the goal of helping is badly damaged. Get proper rest, nutrition and exercise.
Caregivers are a vital part of the management team of any chronic illness.
Take care of yourself so you can be the caregiver you'd like to be for the one you love. In other words, you can't give what you don't have.