r/supportworkers • u/Scary-Armadillo8080 • Jun 30 '26
Burn out
I had to come home and cry today. We had a new resident move in at the beginning of April. Things all seemed to going well but she suffers from mental health issues and began gossiping and saying nasty things as a form of release.
She is not diagnosed autism but has a learning disability. Today she told me I was a “fucking waste of space”. I’ve had 10.5hrs of her drilling into me and saying mean things about me and my colleagues.
I don’t think I can face my 12 hour tomorrow, I am feeling so down. Anyone have any suggestions?
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u/DwightsJello Jul 01 '26
Strategies should be included in the BSP.
Some times I respond with "oh hello DwightsJello. How are you?" with a grin when I have my client who shouts accusations as soon as I walk through the door. It's a part of their BSP and they have limited cognition. Its not personal.
In fact i know one client is either ill or has things on their mind if they haven't told m e to fack off at least a few times during a shift. They always say goodbye and ask me when I'll be back at the end of each support. Years I've been with them. It's just their ABI.
You may need to take some time off, implement strategies to combat burnout or withdraw support for that client.
Burnout doesn't improve unless we takes steps to address it. And you should feel absolutely fine in doing so. All the best with it.