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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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JannaSenior Contributor23 Jan 2018, 9:01 pm AEDT

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

This matrix would be good to increase our awareness of impact of our tasks @NikNik. It is very hard to keep that healthy balance whereby it is positive for another and positive for self. Worth giving a go - not only for caring related tasks, but for all tasks that arise in the course of our daily life.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor23 Jan 2018, 9:03 pm AEDT

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

I have been so NO to anymore jobs and cutting back on our self employment to cut back on my husband`s stress @NikNik, Like it to get less

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DeterminedSenior Contributor23 Jan 2018, 9:04 pm AEDT

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

I agree @NikNik, this matrix could be a good tool, just need to be disciplined to use it would be my challenge.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor23 Jan 2018, 9:06 pm AEDT

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

Have these and self care goals listed on another thread that I can tag you in , that is great encouragement @Determined for us all here tonight

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Take_me_as_i_amContributor23 Jan 2018, 9:07 pm AEDT

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

Ooooo no @Shaz51 I have not seen a puzzle without a border ill need to google this!

@Determined that must of been a very difficult decision to make but as you know that right one for you. We are only human and can't always do everything, we need to out ourselves first, and if that's the decision you need to do that's what you do 🙂

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Unknown userMember23 Jan 2018, 9:07 pm AEDT

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

@NikNik I do not understand where something that is neutral for loved one but enjoyable for us or vice-versa fits in. Take movies - Mr D enjoys them far more than me - if he goes with a mate it is not self care for me but does not negatively affect me.

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NikNikSenior Contributor23 Jan 2018, 9:11 pm AEDT

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

Well everyone - that's the end of the official part of the night.

I hope that by just being able to connect with others, it's lightened the load a little.

There seems to be a lot of chat about self care goals - it might be worth starting a thread about these so you can keep each other accountable 🙂 ( @Shaz51 remember when we did the 'commit to self care this week' test )

Finally - a big thank you all for sharing the difficulties you're going through. I hope this is just the start of an ongoing discussion for you to help manage your burn out.

I will leave this thread open for now - so feel free to keep chatting 🙂

Take care!

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Shaz51Senior Contributor23 Jan 2018, 9:11 pm AEDT

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

there is also a thread called "Carer`s Hints and Tips to success "

to have a look at
@NikNik

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DeterminedSenior Contributor23 Jan 2018, 9:12 pm AEDT

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

Thank you @NikNik and everyone,

Have to run now as children seeking attention

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JannaSenior Contributor23 Jan 2018, 9:13 pm AEDT

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

Thanks @NikNik. I've got to go now - take care everyone and see you around the forums ❤️

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