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I think I need to take a break

Past UserPast User Posts: 0 Just got here
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  • UnknownUnknown
    edited January 2023
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  • Amy22Amy22 Posts: 5,043 Part of The Furniture
    edited September 2024
    Hi @Past User you don't have to apologise for reaching out on here. Burn out can be very challenging going through as it makes us feel like not doing much. I'd say make sure you are taking time out for yourself and doing something that you may find relaxing or calming. Hope you are okay,

    Sending hugs,

    Amy22 <3
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  • Former MemberFormer Member Moderator Posts: 197 Trailblazer
    edited September 2024
    Hello @Past User ,

    I'm sorry you've been feeling overwhelmed. I know that having no energy to deal with what goes on around you may feel like a personal failure, however it's normal to need a break from time to time and you don't need to apologise for sharing your thoughts and feelings. I remember you already mentioned some time ago the need to take care of yourself and that you were convinced that putting yourself first would make you selfish. I just want to remind you that taking some time to look after your own well being is an act of self care and is the best way to take care of others as well in the long run. Your own mental health comes first and focusing on yourself when you know you're in need of a break is the right thing to do.

    I'm just gonna leave some links here on self care hoping you'll find them helpful
    https://www.themix.org.uk/mental-health/mental-health-treatments/is-it-ok-to-have-a-mental-health-relapse-26352.html
    https://www.themix.org.uk/mental-health/looking-after-yourself/a-guide-to-self-care-15574.html

    We're always here to help and listen, let us know how you've been doing :)
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  • Former MemberFormer Member Moderator Posts: 197 Trailblazer
    edited September 2024
    Hey @Past User
    Negative thoughts and poor mental health do affect the way in which we take care of ourselves. It's very common for someone dealing with these kind of issues to neglect self care or hygiene. It is nothing to be sorry or ashamed about. Do you have anyone you can rely on for support? Parents, friends, or even helplines or professionals
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  • Amy22Amy22 Posts: 5,043 Part of The Furniture
    edited September 2024
    Past User wrote: »
    @Amy22 thank you, as selfish as it sounds I need to focus on me otherwise if I dont there could be a big problem

    It is totally fine to look after yourself, there is nothing selfish about it at all. Sometimes you have to focus on your personal development as it is very important that we look after ourselves and check in on our selves.
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  • ebyrne556ebyrne556 Inactive Posts: 1,232 Wise Owl
    edited September 2024
    Hi @Past User
    Sorry to hear you have been feeling overwhelmed but just to sort of echo everyone else on here It is 100 percent ok to take some time out for yourself to recharge and re cooperate from everything. There is as Amy says nothing selfish about it at all in fact self care is recommended that it should be something we take into account daily. Be it a 10 minute walk/run or even just finishing a chapter of a book :) it’s always important to look after ourselves

    Take the very best care
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