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Topic Tuesday// Burn Out // Tues. 23 Jan. 7pm - 9pm AEDT

NikNikSenior Contributor04 Jan 2018, 2:43 pm AEDT

Topic Tuesday// Burn Out // Tues. 23 Jan. 7pm - 9pm AEDT

Hi everyone,

For the "average" person, the holiday break provides a time to unwind and relax after a big year. For those of us with a loved one with a mental illness, it can mean added stress through services being closed, disruptive routines, triggering holidays - things that the "average" person wouldn't understand.

This is why January frequently "burn out" time for many of us.

During this Topic Tuesday we will discuss noticing and managing burn out when it creeps in. Whether you have wonderful strategies to share or are in the middle of it all and need help - join us from 7pm AEDT.

Two things you can do now:

1) Hit the 'Like' button below if you want an email reminder on the night

2) Read our blog about Burn Out

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AdgeSenior Contributor23 Jan 2018, 8:56 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday// Burn Out // Tues. 23 Jan. 7pm - 9pm AEDT

Those self-care goals sound excellent, @Determined

I will borrow some of them for myself, if you don't mind.

Adge

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Take_me_as_i_amContributor23 Jan 2018, 8:56 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday// Burn Out // Tues. 23 Jan. 7pm - 9pm AEDT

I even quit my job at the end of the year and started a new one last week with friendly hours where i could get into a good routine. 🙂

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BillyCasual Contributor23 Jan 2018, 8:57 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday// Burn Out // Tues. 23 Jan. 7pm - 9pm AEDT

Well done. I must take note!

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Shaz51Senior Contributor23 Jan 2018, 8:58 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday// Burn Out // Tues. 23 Jan. 7pm - 9pm AEDT

ha ha @Take_me_as_i_am, have you tried the puzzles with no borders

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DeterminedSenior Contributor23 Jan 2018, 8:58 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday// Burn Out // Tues. 23 Jan. 7pm - 9pm AEDT

On saying no, this week I stood down from a student rep role at the university, disappointing for me as I am not a quitter but it was the right decision. Campus manager was also disappointed but understanding of my situation.

I will be joing a less intensive role and am on call for volunteering as I am able.

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Take_me_as_i_amContributor23 Jan 2018, 8:58 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday// Burn Out // Tues. 23 Jan. 7pm - 9pm AEDT

@Adge its in our nature to put everyone else first its time to put ourselves first!

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Jen02Casual Contributor23 Jan 2018, 8:59 pm AEDT

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Yes.

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NikNikSenior Contributor23 Jan 2018, 8:59 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday// Burn Out // Tues. 23 Jan. 7pm - 9pm AEDT

So the horizontal line is a scale from left to right - from negative for your mental health to positive for your mental health.
The vertical is the impact on your loved one.
So let's use the example of taking your loved one to a movie - it's like to sit in #2 - good for you MH and good for theirs (each situation will be different obviously).

So you can prioritise tasks that sit in #2, and not things that sit in #4 (activities that have a negative impact on yours and your loved ones MH)

is this useful?

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Unknown userMember23 Jan 2018, 9:00 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday// Burn Out // Tues. 23 Jan. 7pm - 9pm AEDT

@Janna the last few holidays we have had have not been successful, Mr D being stressed, not coped well etc. Have 2 planned getaways coming up soon a shorter interstate break to see relatives and an extra long weekend for just the two of us for our wedding anniversary.

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DeterminedSenior Contributor23 Jan 2018, 9:01 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday// Burn Out // Tues. 23 Jan. 7pm - 9pm AEDT

More than happy @Adge,

My wife and also have some couple care goals for the year

Joint self care:

We have just started relationship counselling and need to follow through with this.
Regular date outings without children, at least once a week.
Regular family outings in our boat or just to the beach or park or somewhere the children would like to go.

Have these and self care goals listed on another thread that I can tag you in

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