Have you ever felt so overwhelmed at your job that you're a) constantly on the verge of a panic attack and b) have lost the ability to feel joy or relax? Please tell me l'm not alone.

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You’re not alone! Hang in there. (Also, try to send boundaries. I’m not good at it, but I hear that that’s what the non-overwhelmed people do.)

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Yes - and I had to leave the job. I was physically shaking from stress and anxiety. You need professional help, potentially meds, and a path out.

I was so burnt out and traumatized from the toxicity that I couldn’t put up healthy boundaries and help myself - ties had to be severed.

Think about what you need to do!

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Did you have another role lined up before you left?

Me. Pulling 12-14 hour days and 12-15 hours of driving commute on top of it each week. Weekends are spent running errands, doing chores, and caring dor family. Am trying to find another job. Hard, though in this market. You're not alone.

Yes. It’s fucking horrible. Prioritize sleep and exercise/outdoors time as much as you can (I know easier said than done.) 3 hours of clear headed productivity is way more valuable than 8 hours of trying to tread water on limited sleep. Your future self will thank you

You care too much! Stop…!

This is exactly how I feel, and it’s only gotten worse since the start of the year. I’m reading The 5 Resets, which has good tools, I’m just struggling with dedicating time to myself, setting boundaries, and having the patience to let the tools work. A part of me just wants a quick fix out of this burnout.

Yes! I’ve felt this way too many times to count. For me, I haven’t found any way for it to get better other than completely leaving the situation that’s causing the burnout

You’re definitely not alone. I’ve been there, feeling like work is this endless weight, even in my off time. It’s exhausting. Stepping back helped, whether it was setting firmer boundaries or venting to someone who gets it. Are you thinking about making a change, or just trying to push through?

Yes going through it currently. Thinking about leaving gives me peace so that may be the next step. I don't have a plan B but mental health is priority especially having kids.

This is a bit of a strange suggestion but look into acupressure mats. I got one and in 10 mins between meetings/life it rly helps reduce my stress. I was a doubter but it’s rly been phenomenal for me.

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