Who is caring for the carer? Because the person supporting everyone else often becomes the last person to receive support themselves. So often, we give from a half-empty, or completely depleted, cup. Eventually, burnout becomes very real. I have been working in the care industry for three years now, and during that time I have witnessed the effects caring can have on the mind, body and spirit. I consider myself a very easy-going person. I can usually brush things off, move on