Self Imposed Guilt-Driven Duties

We hammer this issue regularly, because caregivers repeatedly find themselves struggling with guilt. 

This usually occurs due to the “Caregiver FOG” (Fear, Obligation, and Guilt). In the disorienting caregiver FOG, caregivers mistakenly feel guilty for even thinking of their own needs.  In addition, they easily lose themselves and their identity in the drama and chaos of their loved ones. When that happens, enabling often takes over.