Unpaid carers across Lincolnshire say the pandemic has led to mental health issues.
They say stress levels have been really high in the last year.
There are calls for Lincolnshire's unpaid carers to be given more support as many tell us they're struggling to cope with the stress of their workloads.
They feel they need more support.
Unpaid carers look after family members or in some cases a close friend.
They do it on completely voluntary basis, often because they feel they have a duty to do so.
But it can take a toll.
People looking after those with complex health problems can claim an allowance of just over sixty seven pounds per week, but have to do at least thirty five hours of care to claim it.
Even so many find it difficult to cope.
We spoke to Daniel Fleshbourne from Lincoln about his experiences.
He started caring for his mum at just five years old.
As an adult he still does that but also cares for his wife and stepson.
He told us during the pandemic he'd lost touch with his own feelings and felt "quite robotic".
He thought that could be his lot in life.
Eventually he got to the stage where he considered taking his own life through the stress.
He says whilst it's great "clap for carers" recognised the contribution of NHS staff, people like him didn't get to go home and clock off.
He feels there needs to be a greater recognition of unpaid carers' contribution.
Daniel was helped by Lincolnshire-based charity Carers First, and he now supports other carers in the county.