# \#burnout

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## [Supporting Someone Without Burning Out](https://sameboat.com/t/supporting-someone-without-burning-out/126)

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**Author:** [@sameboatadmin](https://sameboat.com/u/sameboatadmin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 8:43am UTC](https://sameboat.com/t/supporting-someone-without-burning-out/126 "2026-08-18T08:43:56Z")

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You started out just wanting to help. Somewhere along the way, “just checking in” became a second job — one with no roster, no sick leave, and no end date. If you’re reading this because you’re tired in a way that sleep …