I’ve been having trouble showing up at work and getting out of bed lately and turning things in. I am not going to hit utilization target this year (Dec end and I’ll be between 80-85% instead of 90%).

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Nervous about if I’ll have a job Jan 1. Also not sure what to do going forward to manage this. I know it’s going to get even harder through the winter season and I’m really anxious about being able to do it. I have no energy these days and don’t care about anything right now. Have tried anxiety meds earlier this year but they made me more nauseous and have headaches (I deal w chronic migraines) so I felt like overall it made it worse. Not even sure how to get on different meds or take leave if I could or how to manage at work. Work itself is currently not that taxing, I’m just so not engaged partly because I just want to think about Christmas but mostly because I have no energy to face anything. Thoughts and advice appreciated!!

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Pwc 1 it’s helpful to know someone else is going through this. And thanks D1 - not 100% sure what is fully contributing but I do think the seasonal effect and low vitamin d is a factor, as well as no clearcut deadlines upcoming to press me, and a project I am so burnt out on. I am supposed to start a new project in Jan but nervous at this point I won’t be ready or able to perform.

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