Emotional Health

Dealing with difficult emotions

One of the largest challenges that a carer may face is the range of difficult emotions that can arise. Feelings such as frustration, fatigue, anger, guilt, isolation and resentment are all common at times. No two carers’ experiences are exactly the same and every day can be different.

It is important to remember that, if you are struggling with the negative feelings that can arise as a carer, you are not alone. Try not to feel guilty for experiencing any negative feelings that may be stirred up as you care for someone – these are normal reactions to what can be a very challenging role and many other carers will be experiencing the same feelings as you right now.

Carers Skills Workshops

Our Carers Skills Workshops team offer a range of workshops to support you with the emotional aspect of caring Carers Skills Workshops – Devon Carers at Westbank

Peer Support groups

Joining a Peer Support group can give you the chance to meet other carers who can understand what you’re going through. It can also give you the chance to take a break from your caring role. We meet up both online and face-to-face and we hold a variety of groups to attend. You can find out more about our Peer Support groups here: https://devoncarers.org.uk/support/peer-support/

Other help

Take a look at our ‘Mental Health’ page to see a list of other charities and organisations that may be able to help you if you are struggling with your own mental health.

If you are struggling with your own mental health, you can contact your GP for help and support. You can also contact 111 for urgent help.

Free listening services:

These services offer confidential support from trained volunteers. You can talk about anything that’s troubling you, no matter how difficult: