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Topic Tuesday // The Different Types of Rest We Need // Tues 30th August 2022, 7-8:30PM AEST

Unknown userMember10 Aug 2022, 11:07 am AEST

Topic Tuesday // The Different Types of Rest We Need // Tues 30th August 2022, 7-8:30PM AEST

Hi everyone,

On Tuesday 30th August 2022 at 7pm AEST, we’d like to invite you to join a discussion about rest and mental health. Rest is something all of us can benefit from- coming from a lived experience perspective, carer perspective, or both.

When we think of “rest,” we might just think of a single concept, like sleep – but there are many different types of rest we can need and benefit from having- for example, physical rest, emotional rest, sensory rest, etc. In this event, we will come together as a community to talk about the many types of rest we can need, in order to best support our wellbeing.

We will be referring to this article that proposes 7 different types of rest that everyone needs. Feel free to check it out in advance!

The start times across Australia are below:

WA: 5pm
NT & SA: 6:30pm
QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC & TAS: 7pm

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New to the forums or want to get involved in this discussion? Check out the How To Guide for Topic Tuesdays.

Hopefully we'll see you here on the night! 🌼

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JazzycatCasual Contributor30 Aug 2022, 7:45 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // The Different Types of Rest We Need // Tues 30th August 2022, 7-8:30PM AEST

As a natural introvert, I need this everyday! I need time alone to recharge or else I just become exhausted

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Unknown userMember30 Aug 2022, 7:46 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // The Different Types of Rest We Need // Tues 30th August 2022, 7-8:30PM AEST

@Bill16 @Gwynn @Appleblossom @Jazzycat

Sensory rest is needed when aspects of our environment are draining or overwhelming to us – the effects of which can range from subtle to obvious. For example, computer screens, background sounds, social stimulation, etc.

Are there times you notice you might need a break from certain sensory input? How do you deal with these situations?

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TideisTurningSenior Contributor30 Aug 2022, 7:50 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // The Different Types of Rest We Need // Tues 30th August 2022, 7-8:30PM AEST

Sensory rest is a bit of a tricky one too! For me, I feel like it might be a case of adjusting what I do or having alternative/ preferable sensory inputs handy to counteract sensory input I find overwhelming or harder to tolerate. For example, I can be hypersensitive to certain smells, but if I have a little spray of a perfume I like on my wrist, I can bring that to my nose to smell instead and it will often cover up the smell I might be finding overwhelming to an extent, which somehow makes it more tolerable.

@Appleblossom, do you have any thoughts on this one? 😊

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Unknown userMember30 Aug 2022, 7:53 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // The Different Types of Rest We Need // Tues 30th August 2022, 7-8:30PM AEST

I've become a lot more aware of my sensory needs lately!

For one - relating to the last question - social stimulation I know drains me, so space to just myself also fulfils sensory (as well as social) needs at times. Especially when combined with with quiet. I find soft, dim lighting also gives my eyes the rest they need.

I also got myself a pair of noise-cancelling headphones lately, which is honestly one of the best things I ever did for myself! I honestly don't know how I could get by without them, now

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JazzycatCasual Contributor30 Aug 2022, 7:54 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // The Different Types of Rest We Need // Tues 30th August 2022, 7-8:30PM AEST

I find some smells very restful and calming too - coffee brewing sometimes, a favourite food cooking, or fresh laundry, especially clean sheets

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Unknown userMember30 Aug 2022, 7:56 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // The Different Types of Rest We Need // Tues 30th August 2022, 7-8:30PM AEST

Creative rest may be needed when we have been lacking in inspiration or that feeling of awe. It can come in the form of witnessing or experiencing creative expressions like photography, writing, music or art.

What creative inputs might it be helpful for you to engage with?

@Appleblossom @Bill16 @Gwynn @Jazzycat

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TideisTurningSenior Contributor30 Aug 2022, 7:57 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // The Different Types of Rest We Need // Tues 30th August 2022, 7-8:30PM AEST

It sounds like gentler or more subtle stimulation are more restful for you @Former-Member. Makes total sense to me! Love the go to scents @Jazzycat!

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TideisTurningSenior Contributor30 Aug 2022, 8:00 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // The Different Types of Rest We Need // Tues 30th August 2022, 7-8:30PM AEST

For me, one of the biggest things with creative rest is engaging with stories that are expressed in a creative way- through things like theatre (in the form of a play for example), music, an artwork or a story literally written in a book as just a few forms.

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Unknown userMember30 Aug 2022, 8:01 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // The Different Types of Rest We Need // Tues 30th August 2022, 7-8:30PM AEST

If I find myself missing creative inspiration, its good for me to re-engage with things that inspire me or bring me comfort. This can be music, tv shows, podcasts, poetry slams, etc.

I also love going places that inspire me (usually national parks!) and doing some photography 😊

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JazzycatCasual Contributor30 Aug 2022, 8:02 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // The Different Types of Rest We Need // Tues 30th August 2022, 7-8:30PM AEST

Audiobooks are really good too. Like someone reading you a story.

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