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18-06-2019 07:46 PM
18-06-2019 07:46 PM
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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18-06-2019 07:46 PM
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Re: Topic Tuesday // How to support yourself while supporting others // Tues 18 June, 7pm AEST
Heya @Adge would you like me to e-mail it to you to re-post? But without the guideline breaks so you can just copy/paste? Let me know 🙂
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18-06-2019 07:48 PM
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Re: Topic Tuesday // How to support yourself while supporting others // Tues 18 June, 7pm AEST
I am very impressed that you go all in and turn it off! Impressive @eheadspace I would imagine phone's are an ongoing challenge for younger people living with mental health challenges? Especially in maintaining boundaries around supporting yourself.
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18-06-2019 07:48 PM
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Re: Topic Tuesday // How to support yourself while supporting others // Tues 18 June, 7pm AEST
I don't feel like i can put my phone away "just in case" because I can get calls son has had seizure etc. He has also been suicidal before.
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18-06-2019 07:49 PM
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Re: Topic Tuesday // How to support yourself while supporting others // Tues 18 June, 7pm AEST
Yes please @Former-Member That's what I thought I asked you for - when I replied to your email.
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Re: Topic Tuesday // How to support yourself while supporting others // Tues 18 June, 7pm AEST
When I don't feel like talking to a person who tends to talk about themselves and not really seem interested in how I'm going mentally
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18-06-2019 07:50 PM
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Re: Topic Tuesday // How to support yourself while supporting others // Tues 18 June, 7pm AEST
ohhh @Adge
Pease explain @eheadspace .@greenspace
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18-06-2019 07:50 PM - edited 18-06-2019 07:51 PM
18-06-2019 07:50 PM - edited 18-06-2019 07:51 PM
Re: Topic Tuesday // How to support yourself while supporting others // Tues 18 June, 7pm AEST
I totally agree with what you say @eheadspace about early warning signs we may be becoming compassion fatigued. Resentment of people who needed my care at work was a biggie for me. It was years before I discovered that 'compassion fatigue' was even a thing and when I read about it I felt a real sense of relief. It was not just me being insensitive to others' needs. Then I was able to learn more about it. And how important working out what 'self care' looks like for us as individuals is - it's different for everyone. I have a wellness recovery action plan in a folder and in it is a 'toolbox' list of things I can do when I need to recharge or slow down. And I add to it quite often as I learn new things that work for me. Learning to monitor ourself and where we are at is a good place to start. For me I do it by keeping a daily mood and sleep record and then I can see when things are changing.
@Adge I saw your post and I feel for you. Hopefully this discussion will have some useful tips for you.
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18-06-2019 07:52 PM
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Re: Topic Tuesday // How to support yourself while supporting others // Tues 18 June, 7pm AEST
@Froggyhawk oh yes thats totally understandable
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18-06-2019 07:53 PM
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Re: Topic Tuesday // How to support yourself while supporting others // Tues 18 June, 7pm AEST
@eth thanks so much for your insight!