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Caregivers, Depression, Healing Stephanie Gossard Caregivers, Depression, Healing Stephanie Gossard

My Invisible Companion

Yet, every year, starting around September, my brain and body grinds to a halt. Sometimes I need the help of a therapist, and every year I need to take something to help boost my mood. It provides mental strength and the capacity to respond with kindness and grace to those around me. It also gives me the ability to get out of bed, go to work, and do all the things that need to be done.

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Caregivers, Depression Stephanie Gossard Caregivers, Depression Stephanie Gossard

Caregiver Fatigue

There's a difference between feeling tired and feeling burned out. A tired person can feel refreshed after a nap or a weekend away from work. People who are experiencing burnout will not feel refreshed, may feel uptight or edgy, and can also have anxiety or depression. They can become too tired to take care of their affairs and just aren't who they used to be.

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Depression Stephanie Gossard Depression Stephanie Gossard

Hold On

I laid on the floor of my small office in my home feeling hopeless and despondent. I screamed, cried, and pleaded with the Lord, desperate to feel His presence, but the heavens were silent.

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