Some careers are more emotionally draining than others, and palliative care is one of them. Studies have shown that palliative and end-of-life care can take a toll on a hospice person emotionally and spiritually. If you’ve been in palliative care in Los Angeles for a while, you must have experienced signs depicting the emotional stress you’ve been overlooking for a while.
It usually starts with fatigue, making a palliative care practitioner feel more tired than usual. You do not have the energy to do anything else, and focusing on your day-to-day palliative care tasks becomes challenging. Some of the signs of emotional, spiritual, and physical stress are:
● Feeling irritable.
● Losing your temper easily around friends and family.
● Spending all day in bed.
● Facing issues related to concentration and shortness of breath.
● Losing interest in basic tasks.
● Not enjoying time with your loved ones.
When you face these signs, you should take a step back from your daily life and examine how it’s changed since you joined palliative care in Los Angeles.
You must not let your career hinder self-care for you and your colleagues. Indulge in physical, social, and inner self-care to prevent the atmosphere of palliative care from taking over your life.
Physical Self-Care: Intentionally change your physical habits for your wellbeing. Things like walking, exercising, and getting adequate sleep, can help.
Social Self-Care: Don’t spend too much time alone. Take time out of your schedule to spend quality time with friends, family, and colleagues.
Inner Self-Care: Participate in activities that bring you mental and spiritual peace. You can try journaling, meditation, prayer, and other relaxation techniques to stay calm and peaceful.
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