Hey @fishyie
Thank you for reaching out and for being so open and honest with us. We really appreciate you confirming your safety with us. I’m sorry to hear that things have been worse for you recently, it sounds like it has been such a difficult time for you but I’m really glad that you’ve reached out for some support.
Working in mental health can be very rewarding but can be difficult at times. It is understandable how much more challenging it must be for you to be working in this space while you’re having your own challenges. Prioritising yourself and wellbeing is so important. I know that you mentioned that you asked for an additional day off work and wanted to remind you of how much strength you have for doing that and putting your wellbeing first. It is far from a weakness.
I was wondering if you have felt comfortable speaking to your manager and explaining how you’re feeling? I was also curious as to whether you had access to supervision through your work?
I wanted to share an article with you about burnout, it has some really great tips and strategies that might be helpful for you. Is there anything you can do after work to take care of yourself? I know that you’ve mentioned previously that listening to music has been helpful and that you have crocheted, would these or anything else help you unwind after work?
ReachOut has a peer chat service that is a free text-based chat with a peer worker who has experience with mental health challenges. If you wanted to speak to someone or wanted some more support, you can book a session online.
If you begin to feel unsafe or need some more support, Lifeline is available 24/7.
I want to remind you that we are all here for you and that you are not alone!💜
