Social isolation

« Since some time, I've realized that I see my friends less and less. When I have a free moment, I'm just too tired to go out or even talk. I prefer to spend time alone, to rest. I often tell myself it will pass, but the more time goes by, the more isolated I feel. » 

Far from being a sign of laziness, this prioritizing of rest time, which values silence when a free moment comes up, is a way to recover when our caregiving responsibilities overwhelm us. However, it can also be a sign of imbalance that gradually leads us toward isolation.

Do you feel that caregiving is taking over your life, at the expense of your personal life?

In this segment, Valérie shares what she experienced as a caregiver. Based on that experience, Jiri Snitil, Executive Director at Groupe des aidants du Sud-Ouest (GASO), explains how isolation can gradually creep into our lives, which are sometimes too full.

Because truly understanding isolation also means knowing how to identify which needs may no longer be met and the resources available to us to regain a sense of connection and support.