I am the caretaker of my mother who is diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. I am diagnosed with Major Depression and not an official diagnosis of social anxiety. I have no friends or family, so I cant really say if I am a burden. I have been able to function without hospital intervention and have been able to work. I guess the only burden I would say is financial. I had to quit my full time job because I couldnt handle the stress. So, I am working part time. I dont qualify for social security benefits. My mother moved in with me as opposed to going into a nursing home. We help each other, but I wish I was making more money.