Couldn't stop sobbing on the flight back. In the middle of a huge push to meet final deadline and a break up. Over 100% utilization for the past two years and finally hit the wall with consulting.

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@pwc5 I have a puppy at home. Cuddling with him in bed now 🙂

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Find a dog to play with asap. They are the best things we've got in this world 😀

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Meditate and find your happy place. Trust me, once you find it, things change.

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Awww . you ll be fine .go home .curl up under the blanket with a few nice movies n series and sleep.get some good food and take a couple of leaves next week .one day at a time

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Thanks my FB fam for all the love and support!! You guys are the best ❤️❤️❤️

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That was you? 😰

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Sorry OP!! I know it absolutely sux. But honestly, if your days weren't filled with work, it would probably be a lot worse. Take it easy on yourself. I echo E1's advice. If you haven't yet, catch up on 2nd season of Narcos, stranger things, suits and mr robot. 🤓

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Ice cream!!!!

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*insert fluffy thoughts here * - Sounds like this is much more personal than work related. Been over 100% utilized for over 2 years and have a great relationship with my wife. Not at all trying to be mean. You need to be able to separate personal from professional.

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smoke a bowl

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Cry, sleep and at least put pants on tomorrow. You'll feel better 💗 have been there

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👋 hold my hand. Hang in there.

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Go spend the day outside. Find a trail to hike or a park to walk/run/bike in. Fresh air will do you good!!

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#feels

I feel ya

Hang in there op!! Ice cream and movie night and sleep

It's okay to cry. You might feel better afterwards. Love yourself and take it easy. Huuuuugs

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