Are you doing too much?

Family caregivers are often the last ones to recognize their own burnout. This short assessment helps you see where things actually stand - and reminds you that asking for help is not a failure.

Check every statement that feels true for you right now. There are no wrong answers.

Physical & Health

I feel exhausted even after a full night of sleepI have skipped my own doctor appointments or put off my own health needsI get sick more often than I used toI rely on caffeine, alcohol, or other substances more than I used to just to get through the day

Emotional & Mental

I feel anxious, on edge, or emotionally numb much of the timeI snap at people I love more than I used toI have cried or felt completely overwhelmed in the past monthI feel like I have lost my sense of who I am outside of caregiving

Personal Life

I have given up hobbies or activities I used to enjoyI have canceled plans with friends or family because of caregiving responsibilitiesMy work performance, sleep, or finances have suffered because of caregivingI cannot remember the last time I did something just for myself

Guilt & Doubt

I sometimes feel resentful toward the person I care for - and then feel guilty about itI feel like I should be able to handle this without outside helpI worry that no one else could care for them the way I doI dread caregiving tasks that used to feel manageable

Your results

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Check the statements that feel true for you to see your results.

This assessment is for informational purposes only and is not a clinical diagnosis.

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