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An illness of the caregiver; especially r/t to those who give too much. This illness is directly correlated with a markedly low practice of self care. One who suffers from caregiveritis predominantly gives care that is less than ideal because they've forgotten one of the key elements in sustainable care giving: self care. The practice of self care is shown to decrease incidence of caregiveritis exponentially. To understand caregiveritis one must know the saying: "one can not refill others' cups if their own cup runeth on empty!"
Caregiveritis aka caregiver syndrome. This illness includes s/s of caregiver fatigue, burnout, compassion fatigue, secondary trauma, etc.
Caregiveritis aka caregiver syndrome. This illness includes s/s of caregiver fatigue, burnout, compassion fatigue, secondary trauma, etc.
Pablo did not realize he had caregiveritis. Pablo thought self care was selfish, therefore he did not make himself a priority. Because Pablo had such a deficiency of self care, the care he gave to others was not the best of his ability. Pablo must regularly practice self care in order to cure his caregiveritis.
by R.N. (radical nurse) October 22, 2016
Apr 27 Word of the Day
A horoscope so bad that it strikes fear into the heart of the reader, rendering them unable take action or make a decision on anything or to even leave the house. This is caused by a paralyzing fear that those actions or decisions may cause the predictions to come true.
After reading "There is a lot of uncertainty around financial transactions and investments right now, and the wrong decision could result in dire consequences" in his daily Horrorscope, Edward climbed back into bed, pulled the sheets over his head and remained there for the rest of the day.
Edward only had enough gas in his car to get to the gas station but was not sure if he had enough money in his account to pay for gas. His cell phone service had been cut off because his payments were in arrears, and since the only way he could be sure he had enough money (to pay for gas) would be to call the bank, he felt it best to hide in bed and hope his horoscope for tomorrow was more positive.
Edward only had enough gas in his car to get to the gas station but was not sure if he had enough money in his account to pay for gas. His cell phone service had been cut off because his payments were in arrears, and since the only way he could be sure he had enough money (to pay for gas) would be to call the bank, he felt it best to hide in bed and hope his horoscope for tomorrow was more positive.
by Edward Albee Deavers April 28, 2011