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Health From Heather Loeb, your About Health Editor If you're the caregiver for a loved one with an illness, it's easy to put your own well-being on the backburner. But to provide the best care, you need to take care of yourself as well. Taking Time For You One of the most important things to do is to take time out for yourself each day. Whether it's going on a walk or reading before bed, you can recharge your batteries and relieve stress. Caring for Someone With Leukemia or Lymphoma See More About:  caregivers  support groups  When Cancer Affects Your Marriage There's no denying that it can be tough when one partner has cancer. You may feel resentful at how the disease has affected your relationship and your lifestyle. But you can get through it together. How to Support a Spouse With Breast Cancer See More About:  depression  low libido  caregiver burnout When the Caregiver Is Also a Patient If you have a chronic illness yourself, it can be even more difficult to care for someone else. But it's definitely doable, if you plan ahead and follow these tips. See More About:  living with arthritis  daily living activities  coping with arthritis Hiring Outside Help The responsibility of caring for a sick loved one may be too much for you to handle on your own. If you're looking to hire outside help, these tips on the process will help you find the best possible person for the job. See More About:  hiring a caregiver  caregiver support  caregiver resources Health Ads Home Health Care Health Health and Wellbeing Health in Senior Aging Mental Health Featured Articles Follow About.com Health on Twitter Great Grains for Athletes Share Your Colonoscopy Experience Do You Have Flat Feet? Sleep and Cholesterol Starting Yoga with Arthritis   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Free Health Tools from About.com Count Calories, Lose Weight Understand Your Test Results Check Your Symptoms Advertisement