A 63-year-old male asked:
it is so hard to laugh or smile at all when being the sole direct caregiver for pancreatic cancer person takes all my time,etc. ideas?
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Dr. Bernard Seif answered
40 years experience Clinical Psychology
Caregiver: Your difficulty smiling is certainly understood. Please do everything you can to get some social support. Check w/your local psychologists and hospitals to find a support group for caregivers or see a therapist for some supportive therapy. Check out social service agencies for some caregivers to give you a break now and then. All of this will pay off even though it takes some effort now. Peace
Answered on Dec 19, 2017
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