Caregiving is no easy job. People often say that motherhood is the hardest job on earth, and I have to believe that teachers, and caregivers are right up there in the ranks. Like the saying goes on an airplane, "if you’re travelling with passengers who need assistance, put your own mask on first before assisting other passengers.” That statement could not be more true when caring for a loved one, but often caregivers forgo taking care of themselves as they don't want to feel guilty or feel selfish. What is the reasoning for this? Well, if the caregiver doesn't take care of his/herself, there will be no one to take care of the patient! You will be unconscious, or even dead, from the fumes and burn out. There is a big difference between being selfish and self-care. Selfishness is acting only in your best interest and not others' interests. But self-care ultimately is in others' interests as you are the best version of yourself and able to give to other
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