Where can I get support for myself?
From carers' organisations, friends, your own doctor, and condition charities. You don't have to manage alone.
The full answer, with the sources, is in the guide.
Sources
- CDC: Healthy habits, caring for yourself when caring for another (ask for help with a set task, tell your doctor you are a caregiver, support groups, regular breaks)
- Arthritis UK (formerly Versus Arthritis): Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR)
- Find A Helpline (ThroughLine): free international directory of crisis and emotional-support lines, checked by country (130+ countries)
Reviewed 2026-11-09 · next review 2027-11-09