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Topic Tuesday // How to support yourself while supporting others // Tues 18 June, 7pm AEST

Topic Tuesday // How to support yourself while supporting others // Tues 18 June, 7pm AEST

When we have lived experience of complex mental health, it's natural to want to reach out and support those who are also navigating the recovery journey. Connecting and engaging with others who understand our narrative is a powerful tool to self-healing. But sometimes it's easy to become overwhelmed and at times anxious as we try to manage our own symptoms alongside someone else's.

Join us for this Topic Tuesday as we feature special guest - Senior Clinician, Julia from @eheadspace to discuss maintaining our own mental wellbeing whilst supporting others. Please note whilst this event features some youth related topics, it is open to members of all ages.

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In response to: Topic Tuesday // How to support yourself while supporting others // Tues 18 June, 7pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // How to support yourself while supporting others // Tues 18 June, 7pm AEST

@greenspace There are always subtle and gentle ways we can reach out hey Even just, "I am thinking of you" can be a very powerful message to someone who is hurting whilst we also need our own time out.

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Re: Topic Tuesday // How to support yourself while supporting others // Tues 18 June, 7pm AEST

Clear communication and negotiation sounds awesome, @eth !

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Re: Topic Tuesday // How to support yourself while supporting others // Tues 18 June, 7pm AEST

@greenspace perfectly said!

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Re: Topic Tuesday // How to support yourself while supporting others // Tues 18 June, 7pm AEST


@Former-Member wrote:

@greenspace There are always subtle and gentle ways we can reach out hey Even just, "I am thinking of you" can be a very powerful message to someone who is hurting whilst we also need our own time out.


Absolutely!

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Re: Topic Tuesday // How to support yourself while supporting others // Tues 18 June, 7pm AEST

Guys what incredible and valuable insight and questions from tonight. So stoked with everyone who has joined in and contributed 🙂

To our FINAL discussion point this evening 😄

Turning to our wonderful special guest Julia, what are some key insights from your time at e-Headspace that you think could be helpful to our community? 🙂 @eheadspace

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Re: Topic Tuesday // How to support yourself while supporting others // Tues 18 June, 7pm AEST

Caring for others can be exhausting so talk kindly to yourself and give yourself permission to prioritise yourself and attend to your own cup before you can fill some else’. Reach out to your support network, on the hard days know that there are services like eheadspace that are here to listen…

For those of you who aren’t familiar with eheadspace, eheadspace is part of headspace which is the national youth mental health foundation.

eheadspace is our national online and phone support service staffed by professional mental health clinicians. We provide a safe, secure and anonymous place to talk for young people aged 12-25 and their family and friends. We are a free service and cover all of Australia.

Since eheadspace started in 2011, it has grown in popularity with young people across Australia. Not surprisingly, many young people feel more comfortable accessing our services online or by phone.

eheadspace can be accessed via webchat, email and phone call. We also have group chats, similar to tonights Sane topic Tuesdays chat and we also have a load of resources on our website. If you want to check it out here is the weblink: http://headspace.org.au/eheadspace/

We are open everyday of the year from 9am - 1am (Melbourne time).

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Re: Topic Tuesday // How to support yourself while supporting others // Tues 18 June, 7pm AEST


@Froggyhawk wrote:

Even just now i had my son walk in wanting me to do stuff for him. My family don't respect my need for time out for self care. They think I am always available. i am when it counts but I need space. How do i manage that?


I reckon you could try going on strike, @Froggyhawk. Not completely -- I realise that might not be practical -- but advise your family that you're taking action to demand better working conditions, and go on strike for an hour a day until your health & safety needs are met

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Re: Topic Tuesday // How to support yourself while supporting others // Tues 18 June, 7pm AEST

Some people will not respect, or maintain healthy boundaries - even when repeatedly & appropriately emphasised.

My Mum is such a person - I've been trying to have healthy boundaries with her, for over 30 years.

With only small improvements.

In this case, only large distance between us (several 1000's of Kms) - helps to maintain some boundary.

Adge

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Re: Topic Tuesday // How to support yourself while supporting others // Tues 18 June, 7pm AEST

thank you @greenspace , @eheadspace , @Former-Member

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Re: Topic Tuesday // How to support yourself while supporting others // Tues 18 June, 7pm AEST

Hey @Adge Sorry to hear this, can be very challenging especially with a parent. I am glad at least some geographical space enables you a little bit of downtime for reflection.

@eheadspace Amazing. Thank you so very much. The link to resources looks pretty decent, no doubt plenty of our community members will benefit 😄

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