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Carer Beware

COMPASSION FATIGUE: Carer Beware

As a caregiver, have you ever woken up in the morning full of energy, joy and strength to tackle the day? You know how sometimes, you wake up and you just know it’ s going to be a good day, right? You then come across the patient you are caring for and oops! they don’t seem to be in the same mood you are. They are grumpy, irritable and stubborn. But hey, it’ s so early in the day, you can ’t possibly let that get in the way. You continue with your duties, tend to their needs and even when they’ re being uncooperative you somehow find it in you to tackle the problem with a smile and utmost understanding.

However, as the day comes to an end, you find that the way you felt in the morning