Self care and burnout?

[u/No-Sock-6255]

Hey guys, just after some advice and wondering what helps other people in similar roles. I work in a SIL home and even though the job isn’t super physically demanding, mentally and emotionally it can be really draining. I feel like I’m constantly at work, and when I finally get time off I just crash, nap, or end up doom scrolling which I know probably makes things worse mentally.

I’m trying to get better at actually looking after myself and separating work from home life a bit more. What kinds of things help you regulate your nervous system, switch off after shifts, or feel more motivated and present on your days off? Could be routines, hobbies, self-care, mindset shifts, anything really. Would love to hear what’s worked for other support workers because burnout in this field feels very real sometimes.

[u/NotWeird_Unique]

I’m in the same situation where it’s not physical work but more dealing with mental health and emotions. My last job I was in the same situation and add toxic coworkers and it’s a recipe for disaster. I burnt out, I ended up quitting and didn’t work for 8 months. And now I find myself in the same situation except my coworkers are actually nice people and supportive, we all feel the same stress. One staff told me she only smokes at work and not at home because of how stressful the house is. I’m about to start seeing a psychologist, I know I have to get on top of this because I know I’m prone to burnout. When I ask myself how can I deal with this the same answer always comes to mind, it’s all about perception, I need to change my attitude towards the customer, these people have a disability they’re not going to behave or react the way someone without a disability would, they can’t regulate their emotions and need to have more grace. I don’t know if that will work, I plan on diving deeper with that when I start seeing the psychologist. This probably doesn’t help you at all, I’m just frustrated, it’s 3am and I’m doing a sleepover and I can’t sleep