2am Caregiver Toolkit
Hi, I'm Morgan. When my daughter was diagnosed, I was drowning in fear and grief. I had Googled what her diagnosis would do to her body and brain, and I was terrified. I didn’t know if I could do it. And somehow...I did. One day at a time, I cared for her and made sure she knew every single day that she was loved. What I missed for a long time? Taking care of myself. After some alarming first-time severe anxiety, grief, and panic attacks, I started to learn about science-backed tools that would help me cope. I needed something for the middle-of-the-night panic, and I needed the tools to be helpful in maintaining long-term mental and emotional wellness.
What’s included in your digital download:
2 AM Caregiver Toolkit: 30-page guide
5 Guided Audio Practices
4 Printable Resource Guides
BONUS: Medical Appointment Companion
✅ 2 AM Caregiver Toolkit: 30-page guide
Immediate grounding techniques to use right now:
- The 5-4-3-2-1 sensory reset that brings you back to your body
- Box breathing that actually calms your nervous system
- Cold water techniques for when you need to interrupt the panic spiral
- How to get through the next 10 minutes (and then the next)
Understanding what's happening:
- Why your brain won't shut off (simple neuroscience that validates your experience)
- The difference between intrusive thoughts and real danger
- Why caregiving creates such profound isolation
When and how to ask for help:
- Signs you need more professional support
- Exact scripts for reaching out when it feels impossible
- What to tell your doctor about your sleep and anxiety
- Emergency resources for when you're not okay
✅ 5 Guided Audio Practices (8-12 minutes each)
These aren't generic meditation recordings. They're designed specifically for caregivers at 2 AM who are dealing with medical trauma, anticipatory grief, and overwhelming responsibility.
"When You're Waiting for Test Results" (9 minutes)
- For the nights when you're imagining every possible outcome and can't stop your mind from catastrophizing
"When You Can't Turn Off the Worry" (13 minutes)
- Practical techniques to quiet the endless mental loop of medical decisions, what-ifs, and planning for worst-case scenarios
"When You're Angry " (10 minutes)
- Permission to feel the rage that comes with watching someone you love suffer, and what to do with it at 2 AM
"When You Feel Alone" (9 minutes)
- Acknowledging the profound isolation of caregiving and finding connection even in the middle of the night
"When Your Body Needs a Break" (11 minutes)
- When your body is having trouble letting go of tension. Use when you're in the waiting room, trying to get to sleep, or need a moment in the day for your body and brain to rest.
✅ 4 Printable Resource Guides
"Questions to Ask Your Medical Team"
- Organized by topic: diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, quality of life, support
- Space to write answers (because you can't remember everything)
- Permission to ask the same question multiple times
"Signs You Need More Support"
- Mental health red flags to watch for
- When to call your doctor vs. when to go to the ER
- 24/7 crisis resources you can access right now
"How to Ask for Help" (With Exact Scripts)
- "I need someone to listen without trying to fix this"
- "Can you sit with [loved one] so I can take a shower?"
- "I need help with meals this week—can you coordinate with others?"
- "I'm not okay and I need to talk to someone tonight"
"2 AM Resource Guide"
- Crisis hotlines (all staffed 24/7)
- Online caregiver communities for middle-of-the-night connection
- Financial assistance programs by category
- State-by-state respite care resources
✅ BONUS: The Medical Appointment Companion
Pre-Appointment Worksheet:
- Organize your questions by priority
- Track symptoms and changes since last visit
- What to bring checklist (so you don't forget critical information)
During Appointment:
- Note-taking template designed for when you're overwhelmed
- Permission to record (printable form)
- How to slow down the conversation when information is coming too fast
Post-Appointment:
- Processing guide for when you received difficult news
- Next steps organizer
- When and how to follow up