Caregiver Burnout

What Does it Look Like?

Constant exhaustion (even after sleep)
Brain fog and forgetfulness
Feeling irritable or numb
Guilt for not “doing enough”
Pulling away from family, friends and community

The Hidden Strain

Always “on alert” (hypervigilance)
Managing behaviors, meltdowns, medical needs
No real breaks, even when others offer help
The mental weight of future planning

Why it Feels so Heavy

Love + responsibility collide every single day
The load never fully turns off
Society doesn’t see the invisible labor
Asking for help feels impossible—or unsafe