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Coping with the Stress of PSC: Maintaining Resilience For Caregivers PSC Partners Seeking a Cure 12th Annual Conference for PSC Patients & Caregivers New Haven, CT June 24, 2016 Coping with the Stress of PSC: Maintaining Resilience For Caregivers Dwain C. Fehon, Psy.D. Assistant Professor, Psychiatry Yale School of Medicine Dwain.fehon@yale.edu

You Are Not Alone More than 65 million family caregivers in the US Family caregivers are growing and important segment of our society. Invaluable to the medical system and to society Many are not supported in their role Caring for a family member can impose many emotional, physical, social, financial and spiritual challenges

Living with PSC Can feel like an emotional rollercoaster May effect how you think about your yourself, your life, and your relationships May challenge your ability to cope

Stress is a state of physical, mental or emotional tension “Fight or flight”

Stress and Performance Mild stress can be motivating, but chronic high stress can have negative physical and mental health consequences.

Chronic Stress and Health Numerous physical systems can be effected by chronic stress

Common Challenges for Caregivers Dealing with disappointment and frustration Coping with uncertainty Managing changing roles Managing job and finances Maintaining your own health and wellbeing Having patience, faith and courage

Causes of Caregiver Fatigue/Burnout Role confusion Unrealistic expectations Lack of control Unreasonable demands Isolation

Signs of Caregiver Burnout You have much less energy than you once had It seems like you catch every cold or flu that’s going around You’re constantly exhausted, even after sleeping or taking a break You neglect your own needs, either because you’re too busy or you don’t care Your life revolves around caregiving, but it gives you little satisfaction You have trouble relaxing, even when help is available You’re increasingly impatient and irritable with the person you’re caring for You feel helpless and hopeless

Depression A medical illness caused by biochemical alterations in the brain that can be brought on by medical illness and emotional stress Depressed (or irritable) mood Loss of interest or pleasure in nearly all activities Accompanied by changes in sleep, appetite, concentration, energy, a sense of hopelessness, guilt or thoughts of suicide Impairs usual functioning

Resilience “The process of adapting well in the face of adversity…‘bouncing back’ from difficult experiences” (American Psychological Association) “The ability to become strong, healthy, or successful again after something bad happens” (Merriam Webster Dictionary)

The Science of Resilience Concerned with understanding the neurobiology of stress and what helps people remain resilient and healthy in the face of extreme stress Can changing how we think about stress, change how the body responds to stress? The harmful effects of stress are not inevitable

Positive Attitude (Optimism) Hope and confidence A belief in one’s self The capacity to look on the favorable side of events Expecting the best outcome from any given situation

Tenacity Persistence Resolve Refusal to give up Grit Determination

Social Connection Participating in and enjoying social relationships.

Faith and Spirituality Traditional or non-traditional faith and spirituality A belief in something greater than one self A connection to a higher power

Maintaining (Building) Resilience A Best Practice Approach 1. Healthy lifestyle as a foundation for managing stress and promoting good physical and mental health 2. Active medical care and symptom management to minimize any distressing physical symptoms 3. Healthy habits of the mind to facilitate coping and resilience

Healthy Lifestyle The Foundation for Managing Stress and Tension Healthy diet & nutrition Exercise regularly Get adequate sleep Time with family and friends Accept help from others

Active Medical Management Regular medical check-ups and dental care Preventative medicine Optimize symptom management Medication adherence for existing illnesses Heart conditions Diabetes Blood pressure Thyroid Cholesterol Pain

Habits of the Mind The basic principle: Thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all connected. How we think and how we act, shape how we feel. Thoughts Behaviors Feelings

Effective Coping Identify the controllable and uncontrollable aspects of a problem Is the stressor within your Is the stressor outside your control? control? Problem-Focused Coping Emotion-Focused Coping Problem solving Rethinking the situation Gathering information Reframing thoughts Decision making Acceptance strategies Resolving conflicts Seeking emotional support Setting goals Exercise Asking for help Meditation

Mindfulness To help accept the uncertainty of the future Mindfulness is “being in the present moment” Observe using your senses Be non-judgmental Focus on one thing at a time Describe Participate fully

Purpose & Meaning What is the purpose of my life? What gives meaning to my life? What is most important to me? What are my deepest values and beliefs?

Strategies to Manage Stress and Build Resilience 1. Maintain good nutrition 2. Exercise regularly 3. Rest when you need to 4. Be active with your medical care 5. Optimize medical/symptom management 6. Make time with family and friends 7. Accept help from others 8. Actively problem-solve things within your control 9. Learn to accept things outside of your control 10. Stay connected to things that bring you meaning and joy

Discussion Questions How has PSC changed your life? What are your hopes? What are your worries? What gives you strength?

Thank You