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

DaisydreamerSenior Contributor

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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DaisydreamerSenior Contributor

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

Question 6: Self care encompasses all of wellbeing. What areas of your wellbeing do you target with your self care practice?

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znpSenior Contributor

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

I agree, Shaz. Sometimes we need to remind ourselves that these are our loved ones and we can still have fun - I love going on photo expeditions with my son (he loves nature photography and is good at it), playing board games, bowling in a leaugue with him, etc. Sometimes his health is a burden to us both, but he is always my son first.

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Mindy911Contributor

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

✨Lockdown really is contributing a lot towards increased MH✨Thats why people like yourselves who take time out to help others is so valuable and very much appreciated✨I know I feel some relief being able to talk to others who understand✨Thank you✨

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znpSenior Contributor

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

I have learned (CBT) methods to be assertive. As I WFH as a writer my space is always close and open for interruption. I've learned to at least try to keep some time for my work consistent and balance with care needs when they change.

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znpSenior Contributor

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

The best thing to come from my son's MI was that I gave up alcohol. I saw only two ways forward and chose clarity - seven years later it is still the best decision I ever made.

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WindflowersContributor

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

As I've got older and have more physical health issues, I do prioritise physical health. I find that by helping to manage pain makes a big difference to my mental health too.

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DaisydreamerSenior Contributor

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

Making sure that your needs are front of your mind and scheduling them as a first priority sounds like something you have worked really hard to do @bipolarbunny. It's such an important thing you are doing to recognise the importance of your needs and the role they need to play in keeping you safe and well. I'm hearing that making you a priority and having things in your life for you is something that has been a pivotal point in your recovery- that's a big thing to learn about yourself

We are a bit concerned about you, so we are going to send an email to check in as well. Keep an eye out for that in your inbox

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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

Thats why people like yourselves who take time out to help others is so valuable and very much appreciated✨I know I feel some relief being able to talk to others who understand✨Thank you✨

thank you @Mindy911 for you lovely comment

Sane forum is open 24 hours 7 days a week for you to come and have a chat

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znpSenior Contributor

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

Hal1. Did I already mention the Family Connections program run by Helping Minds for carers of BPD loves ones. It was excellent.
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