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I had burnout from caring for my mother long distance for 15 years and it really went beyond burnout. What is that called and what are the symptoms?

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I feel for anyone emotionally spent. I am not cut out for this caregiving and am struggling to maintain my own sanity. I need more social interaction than most I think, and my husband, not being at all himself, has made me feel like I need emotional support of a male friend. I don't think it makes me a bad person, but my kids think it does. I am so tired of feeling constant self denial, and wish this all would be over with. Sorry I'm not really helpful, just venting.
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Reply to donnabeams
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Ask a mental health professional.

The highest level of caregiver burnout is death.

I don't know what you did long distance for 15 years that brought you to this level of suffering. You should or could have stopped before reaching that point.
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Could it be depression? You might want to speak with a therapist.
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I don't know about the highest level of burnout, but I think of it as compassion fatigue, when you have nothing left to give. You're physically and emotionally spent. Too many demands and stressors for too long. I think it's your brain/body saying Enough and you have to care for yourself now.
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Long distance burnout?
How often do you talk to her?
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You could have PTSD or something else but no one here is properly qualified to tell you for certain, much less offer treatment. I hope you’ll seek professional guidance starting with your doctor and maybe a referral to someone else from there. I wish you healing and peace
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You need to tell a doctor or therapist your symptoms because no one on this forum is able to diagnose you, especially when you don't divulge any symptoms.

I'm sorry you are beyond burned out, but please do yourself a favor and seek professional help.
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