Okay...so...
I will finally admit I am burnt out to a crispy piece of charcoal toast. Realized after feeling numb and not even playing basic phone games (let alone picking up my Switch, let alone read, write, do anything I used to enjoy). Could it be pure depression? Sure. But it's more likely the 16 work days and well...current news. I feel tired deep down into my soul. Like my next life is already tired kind of tired.

What can I do? Where do I start with burnout?

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I relate to this on so many levels. I don’t have a solution for you but I hope you see some light at the end of the tunnel that keeps you pushing through.

For me, the light is this weekend. It’s my birthday and I plan to take myself out for a date. Just myself. Free of thoughts and responsibilities and just spend the day for myself.

I also started to tell myself “stop caring too much. We will leave this earth without taking anything”
And it may be the time for you to get another job. I pray for your and my inner peace.

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First off, I am sorry that you are feeling this way. I do understand first hand the overworked brain and its consequences to the point that it can cripple you.

Where to start?

Turning the awareness button on.
Think as in documenting your lows and highs what causes that? When do you feel more drained? Triggers. When did you started feeling this way? Was it progressive? Was sudden? In general what are the circumstances you are experiencing right now that are different than when you were playing switch, reading and writing.
The idea is to put in order your emotions, thoughts and actions.

To stop escalating into something harder to address. Find a space, a moment where you can reflect on this in silence.
Then decide how serious this might be and what type of intervention you might require.
Simple rest. Turning off the noise: social, emotional, workplace related or family, or friends?
Lowering activity? Sleep hygiene? Food/ nurturing issues, unhealthy habits, unhealthy lifestyle, etc…
DM me if you need more information or possible resources.

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