04-11-2019 07:45 PM
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04-11-2019 08:24 PM
@CheerBear its very tough for sure. I was starting to think I'm just burnt out and stressed but could that cause all these symptoms Aswel? That why I put it down to my anxiety because of the symptoms. But I'm not enjoying stuff like I did. I'm finding it a struggle to get up in the morning and go to work I'm a direct care worker for the Disabled and that's tough aswel plus have 3 boys. My oldest is 14 and youngest is 8. It does really help to talk and I feel great full to have people to talk to on here
04-11-2019 10:17 PM - edited 04-11-2019 10:39 PM
04-11-2019 10:17 PM - edited 04-11-2019 10:39 PM
Hi again @Jaz5 . I am not sure whether all of your symptoms could be explained by burn out and stress but I know stress, like anxiety, can cause all kinds of issues for me and has a real impact on me physically. How long have you been feeling like this?
You have heaps to deal with and it sounds like there are lots of demands in your life. Work sounds like it could be really challenging in a few ways. I know how demanding kids that age can be too (our kids are similar ages). I don't know if you find the same thing, but I find it difficult at times to manage their needs while they are in these different stages. It feels like they all need me in completely different ways which can really stretch me. Is your husband aware of how you've been going?
I found a SANE blog post on burnout here. It might have some info in it worth checking out if you're interested. Edit to add that this blog post is about caring for someone with a mental illness but it also applies to caring in general which parents do so much of plus your work sounds like it's a caring role too.
05-11-2019 07:42 AM
05-11-2019 07:42 AM
@CheerBear i read the blog and this is most definitely me.
after reading a few things online makes me wonder if it is my anxiety or I am just stressed and burnout? I've recently been to the doctors and got a blood test as I have them roughly 6-12months due to being low iron and b12
and it came up nothing major my cholesterol was a tad up but nothing major and I had a virus which was just sinuses. So other then that I'm healthy.
ive been feeling like this for around 3 weeks now I went on a little 4 day break with my family and by the second day I started feeling good no headaches, no dizzyness it was great
then 2 days being back at work they start up again.
im the same with my children and my oldest has been in trouble at school being suspended ect.
I really think I need a break and I've got to try and hang out to Xmas time as I get 2 weeks so that will really help me
05-11-2019 12:00 PM
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05-11-2019 01:09 PM
05-11-2019 01:09 PM
@I'm glad I'm not the only one even though it sucks other people are dealing with this also.
I haven't mentioned a few things about my son but he has got an appointment at head space to have youth counseling. So that is another stress added. The more I talk about it the more I really think I am stressed and exhausted and need a break and I think the symptoms I'm getting from this is leading to anxiety and worry
it's one big vicious cycle 😫
yes Xmas turns everyone feral and I haven't had a decent break from work since Easter time. So I do think all I need is time away from work to chill and I've been working 5-6 days a week since then. I mean so does everyone else but I just seem to struggle
Thanks for all the support everyone I really appreciate it
05-11-2019 01:27 PM
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05-11-2019 02:39 PM
05-11-2019 02:39 PM
@outlander thank you aswel I do appreciate it all. I will take sometime to myself over the Xmas break just for myself. Thanks for the advice
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