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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

@Kylie2 Great idea! Sharing is caring! and often we can learn some new ways/ideas from others lived experiences!

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

It's funny because for me, self care can be doing my sewing or something, which I try to do as I like to quilt. BUT also it's helping others away from the home - I'm a cub scout leader and I really find that helps me a lot, surprisingly.

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


@Former-Member wrote:

Alright crew massively energetic start! Thanks so much for the thoughts all and of course our wonderful guest Julia from @eheadspace your insight is incredibly valuable.

Discussion point 2....

What are the first signs that we might be experiencing our own “Compassion Fatigue” whilst helping a mate/loved one who are leaning on us for support?


When I want to ignore texts from my friend, I realise that's "compassion fatigue" and I need to do something to rest, and rejuvenate myself

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

Sorry about this @Adge I know it's so frustrating, just need to watch those methods. Your narrative is important to us And we do believe you will have a lot of insight into supporting yourself alongside others.

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

@greenspace Yes! thanks for sharing that point!

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

My further contribution to tonight's discussion - depended on my introduction @Former-Member

Therefore without it, I cannot say anything further.

Compassion fatigue - yes, I've had that for several years.

Adge

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

Absolutely @greenspace - boundaries with our phones is hugely important, and something I think many people actually struggle with. It's hard to stay away from the technology at times when it's so normalised and integrated into our every day life.

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

@Froggyhawk That's a great balance when you find a self care activity that not only helps you but others! I love that, thanks for sharing that insight

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

Yes compassion fatigue! I didn't know it had a name. But yeah when I receive a text or phone call from one of them that says like... I'm not coping, or whatever... I actually feel my own anxiety instantly go through the roof. i realise sometimes that I'm just hoping to get through the day without any negativity

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

@Former-Member @greenspace Yes I find that there are times when I need to turn my phone off and have it out of sight, it helps me switch off and calms my mind, part of my self care routine!

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