I'm a good teacher and I work hard at school. Then when I come home, I can't do anything productive. I struggle to clean, cook, work out, have a social life, etc. I don't understand why? Any thoughts?

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I am struggling with the same thing. I have so many things I need/want to do but I just can’t bring myself to get out of bed to do any of it once I get home. I’ve gained almost twenty pounds this school year.

I honestly think it is because I am so stressed with my students and how difficult this school year has been with 28 students and zero support. I have been putting so much energy into keeping it together at work that I have nothing left by the time I get home.

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My guess is because you put so much of yourself into your work that there is not much left for other things.
I have to schedule time for things to ensure I make time for them.

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Hmmm... Even when I have the time, I struggle to get myself to do things. I end up just sitting around... It's terrible

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High functioning depression?

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Have you thought about going to therapy? I started going recently to help with PTSD and depression. It sounds like you’ve recognized that you are not being your true self and sometimes work might trigger things. Self care. Remember to care for yourself and then you can care for others.

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I clean and meal prep for everything on the weekends, and lay out my work clothes and workout clothes for the week. It sounds like a lot at first but it makes it easier to just grab and go Monday-Friday and not make any decisions. I'm in the same boat but doing this has helped a little...

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Teaching is physically and emotionally demanding. I have to give myself some grace when it comes to everything I should be getting done. I commute so that 45 minute decompression helps me to be more productive at home.

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I struggle with this everyday. I teach little ones and I know that this week has been such a hard week on me- not sure why.
I feel bad that i go home and snap on my family, and it has nothing to do with them. In the past I have tried to decompress on the car ride home with relaxing music and essential oils.

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I felt the same for several years until I got the endurance and practice to do it all. Still some days I’m completely wiped out and I’ve learned to accept it. It’s ok to be useless after a long day of work. Only teachers understand that the struggle is real. Lol

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You are mentally and emotionally drained. This is the story of my life.

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I have the same problems. I am Neurodivergant, and my stress comes not from how hard I work, but how rigid my principal is toward me. Most of my accommodations were denied, so I am in overdrive everyday working to prove myself. She is very intimidating and completely objective, and I am always afraid of losing my job.

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I think it’s because you are physically and mentally exhausted. I am the same way, I struggle to do anything at home. I’m tired and in bed by 7:00 p.m. most nights. This years class and parents have drained me. I’m ready to be done and am positive I will not be returning after this year. 😢😢

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Yeah, just like me. We give everything at school and am drained when we get home. I often fall asleep within minutes when I get home. I would love to have more of a social life but I just do not have any energy left.

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You have to remember that you are a better you if You are mentally happy. A previous post said that you have to be selfish at times and that is very true. Taking a walk by yourself or even meditating, reading a book or listening/playing music creates a positive frame of mind. Simple things we all know, but have to take the first step in scheduling as part of our lives.

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Sounds like you are compartmentalizing your responsibilities. Work is where you energy is expended, no space left for anything else. Give yourself time. Be patient and have faith. This too shall pass! 🤞🏼

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