09/02/2026
When you’re taking care of everyone else, it’s very easy to forget about YOU.
A woman came into my office recently while caring for her daughter after surgery.
She looked exhausted.
And it reminded me how often I see this with caregivers.
When someone you love needs you, your own needs move to the bottom of the list. You worry. You lose sleep. You skip meals or exercise. You cancel appointments. You tell yourself, “I’ll take care of me when things settle down.”
But prolonged physical and emotional stress can keep your nervous system spending too much time in that fight-or-flight state.
Your body also needs opportunities to shift toward rest, recovery and repair.
That doesn’t require disappearing to a spa for three days. It might mean taking a walk. Eating a real meal. Getting to bed. Breathing deeply for a few minutes. Keeping your own health appointment. Asking someone else for help.
Taking care of yourself while caring for someone else isn’t selfish. It helps you continue to show up for the people who need you.
Don’t forget to take care of YOU, too. ❤️
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