What are the signs of caregiver burnout?
Common signs include exhaustion even after resting, resentment or guilt, losing touch with friends and activities, anxiety about what might go wrong, and feeling like you're just going through the motions.
Caregiver Burnout Self-Check
Ten honest questions about the last two weeks. Your answers stay on this device only — nothing is sent anywhere. It's a mirror, not a diagnosis. Retake it every so often to see your trend.
This self-check is inspired by common caregiver burden research but is not a validated clinical instrument and isn't a diagnosis of depression, anxiety, or burnout syndrome. If you're worried about your wellbeing, a conversation with a doctor, therapist, or your local caregiver support organization is a good next step — and if you're ever in crisis, please reach out to a local crisis line or emergency services.
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Your check-in history
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You weren't trained for this job either
The Caregiver Planner keeps medications, appointments, vitals, and daily notes in one calm place.
Why burnout sneaks up on caregivers
Caregiver burnout builds gradually — through interrupted sleep, decision fatigue, and putting your own needs last for long enough that it starts to feel normal. Checking in with yourself on a schedule (weekly or monthly) makes it easier to notice the trend before it becomes a crisis. Your check-ins are saved on this device only, plotted as a chart, so you can see whether things are trending up or down over time rather than trying to remember how last month compared to this one.
Frequently asked questions
Is this self-check a clinical diagnosis?
No — it's inspired by common caregiver burden research but isn't a validated clinical instrument. If you're worried about your wellbeing, talk to a doctor, therapist, or local caregiver support organization.