TMS THERAPY
FDA-cleared, non-medication depression treatment
Daniel Hageman
Depression is the number one cause of disability in the United States and Canada. It can cause extreme physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that may be accompanied by behavioral changes. Many patients will describe a sense of ‘emptiness’ that never goes away. Depression disrupts social interactions, work environments, and family life. Unfortunately, depression affects everyone, not just the patient. Being able to have a caregiver who can help you with daily tasks can be of great help to someone suffering from major depression. It is very hard for someone not suffering from major depression to fully understand what this illness does to someone. This is why loved ones who take care or look after a depressed person also need the proper support and education in order to avoid caregiver burnout.
Depression is the number one cause of disability in the United States and Canada. It can cause extreme physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that may be accompanied by behavioral changes. Many patients will describe a sense of ‘emptiness’ that never goes away.
Depression disrupts social interactions, work environments, and family life. Unfortunately, depression affects everyone, not just the patient. Being able to have a caregiver who can help you with daily tasks can be of great help to someone suffering from major depression. It is very hard for someone not suffering from major depression to fully understand what this illness does to someone. This is why loved ones who take care or look after a depressed person also need the proper support and education in order to avoid caregiver burnout.
According to the Mayo Clinic, caregiver burnout can occur when caregivers don’t get the help they need, or if they try to do more than they are able — physically, mentally, or financially. Caregivers who are “burned out” may experience fatigue, stress, anxiety, and depression themselves. And just like with parenting and depression, if a caregiver’s mental health is in decline, their ability to care for their loved ones may be in jeopardy. Many caregivers also will experience feelings of guilt if they spend time on themselves rather than on their loved ones[1].
The symptoms of caregiver burnout are similar to the symptoms of stress and depression. They include[2]:
If you experience any of these symptoms, please consult with your doctor.
When a spouse, family member, or friend suddenly faces the necessity to become a caregiver, stress and anxiety can take over if they are not properly trained for that role. Burnout can occur when there is a lack of resources available to help them do their jobs. They lack either monetary resources, available information regarding the disease that affects their loved ones, or face a cultural barrier due to a lack of multicultural resources. This quickly turns stress into frustration and caregivers can unwillingly lash out to the people under their care.
As a caregiver, taking care of yourself is a necessity. You can’t possibly take care of someone else’s well-being if you are neglecting your own. Try these suggestions to help take some of the load off your shoulders:
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