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Topic Tuesday // Self Care for Carers // Tues 20th July, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

DaisydreamerSenior Contributor12 July 2021, 1:21 pm AEST

Topic Tuesday // Self Care for Carers // Tues 20th July, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Hi there SANE Community,

We are very excited to announce that our next Topic Tuesday will be featuring the amazing @Shaz51 talking about self care for carers! Many of you will know @Shaz51 and her passion for carer wellbeing 🙂

Self care

Self care is a term that we speak about on the forums, so what does it mean? Self care is the activities that you do each day that promote your emotional, physical and social health.

Every person's self care will look different- it's as unique as we are. For carers, self care is an important part of maintaining wellbeing and preventing burnout. Often on the forums we hear about compassion fatigue, and the impact on wellbeing that can happen when we don't take time for ourselves.

This discussion will explore burnout and the role of self care in promoting wellbeing as a carer.

Please join us here on Tuesday the 20th of July 2021 from 7:00pm-8:30pm AEST to follow this conversation.

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In response to: Topic Tuesday // Self Care for Carers // Tues 20th July, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

DaisydreamerSenior Contributor20 July 2021, 7:44 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Self Care for Carers // Tues 20th July, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

@BPDSurvivor wrote:

What ideas do you have to prevent burnout and fatigue? What can we put in place to prevent getting to a point of breakdown?

Ive learnt to say 'NO' to people. I used to bend over backwards for people, but now I can say 'NO' in order to reduce the likelihood of burnout or fatigue.

👏👏👏👏

So important @BPDSurvivor!

In response to: Topic Tuesday // Self Care for Carers // Tues 20th July, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

bipolarbunnySenior Contributor20 July 2021, 7:44 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Self Care for Carers // Tues 20th July, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

What do you do when family won't help? I have older brothers who barely visit and are not interested in giving me a break cause as they see it, I don't have a life so she's my problem and my mum absolutely would not go into respite. My best option is to take her to her younger sisters for a few weeks, but lockdown has made that increasingly harder.

BB 🐰💙

In response to: Topic Tuesday // Self Care for Carers // Tues 20th July, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

znpSenior Contributor20 July 2021, 7:45 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Self Care for Carers // Tues 20th July, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Talking to my wife is the most important and also my psych. They are as wise as each other when it comes to what I should do to repair and heal.

In response to: Topic Tuesday // Self Care for Carers // Tues 20th July, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Hal1Contributor20 July 2021, 7:45 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Self Care for Carers // Tues 20th July, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

I really like these tips. Thank you. I have been feeling like I am going under and these strategies feel like a lifeline.

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DaisydreamerSenior Contributor20 July 2021, 7:46 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Self Care for Carers // Tues 20th July, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

@znp wrote:
Talking to my wife is the most important and also my psych. They are as wise as each other when it comes to what I should do to repair and heal.

Sounds like you have some really strong relationships/connections in your life. Connection is a huge part of self care

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Shaz51Senior Contributor20 July 2021, 7:47 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Self Care for Carers // Tues 20th July, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

yes relationships are soo important @znp , to have the love and support for each other

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WindflowersContributor20 July 2021, 7:47 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Self Care for Carers // Tues 20th July, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

I have found having other Carers who I can talk to during difficult times is invaluable. Then I always know it can be reciprocated when they need someone to listen. I have found other family members, work colleagues etc really don't understand, so people in the same situation who I know works best for me.

Also joining in Carer support groups and activities when they are available, as I find I need the structure to help me to schedule self care time and breaks.

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday // Self Care for Carers // Tues 20th July, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Hal1Contributor20 July 2021, 7:48 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Self Care for Carers // Tues 20th July, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

I agree. My sister has made all the difference.

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DaisydreamerSenior Contributor20 July 2021, 7:48 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Self Care for Carers // Tues 20th July, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

So glad to hear you are finding these tips useful @Hal1

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TideisTurningSenior Contributor20 July 2021, 7:48 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Self Care for Carers // Tues 20th July, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

That is so hard @bipolarbunny and it sounds also like you've had some really invalidating comments, which wouldn't help! The Carer Gateway may be able to provide some more options and helpful support for you to explore what options might be available. Remeber to take care of yourself also! 😊

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