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1. Monday 2. After-Friday-night-party 3. The exam is tomorrow
4. Another 500 miles to drive 5. Caregiver
It is very important to detect warning signs which precede emotional alterations of the caregiver stress syndrome in order to intervene in advance, instead of waiting for them to become chronic and irreversible.
The emergence of the CSS occurs gradually, therefore it is important to identify the most common symptoms, which may be:
Physical symptoms
Sleep disturbances, exhaustion and chronic fatigue, muscle aches, palpitations, digestive discomfort, increased or decreased appetite, excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages, tobacco and/or anxiolytic hypnotic drugs, neglect of self-care and body image and persistent fatigue and loss of energy and vitality.
Emotional symptoms
Sadness and apathy, irritability and mood swings, emotional lability, cognitive difficulties, depression and anxiety, loss of memory, high levels of stress and/or anxiety, helplessness and guilt.
Social symptoms
Isolation, disinterest in social activities and people, work or economic problems and changes in family relationships.
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