Health Tip: When Caregiving Becomes Too Stressful

(HealthDay News) - Caring for a loved one who needs extensive help can be physically and emotionally draining. To continue providing loving care, it's important to monitor your own well-being, too.

Here are some warning signs of caregiver stress, courtesy of the American Academy of Family Physicians:

• Feeling unusually angry or resentful toward the person you care for, yourself or your family.

• Withdrawing from social activities.

• Anxiety.

• Sleeping too much or having difficulty sleeping.

• Feeling irritable.

• Being sick frequently.