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Burnout

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I think I might be in burnout. I've been exhausted and drained for weeks and feeling disconnected from others and the world. I'm mostly trying to seem ok, but I  don't know what to do. Right now I don't have interests I can lose myself in to recharge, and I have a very intense week coming up with a lot of travelling, packed schedules, human interaction, and general mental/potentially emotional exertion. Any thoughts on how to cope (with the busy week while burnt out or with burnout generally/longer term) would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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  • I've been in burnout for 3 years and the more frustrated with myself/tried to force myself to enjoy /do things , the worse it got.  In the end I just did nothing and allowed myself to do things as I tentatively wanted to.  Currently I'm art journaling but without pressure at all to perform or produce. I made a pinterest first and lost myself in finding and pinning things that made me feel happy/calm.   on very low energy days i do light pilates streches.  i'm still low in energy but feeling better about myself without all the pressure.

  • in reply to dopamineplz

    Thank you for sharing your experience - it sounds horrendous to have been in burnout for so long. I'm really glad you've been able to release some of the pressure on yourself - that must have taken hard work and I admire you for doing that at any time, but especially while burnt out. Art journalling sounds wonderful. Take care - hope you continue to feel better.  

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  • in reply to dopamineplz

    Thank you for sharing your experience - it sounds horrendous to have been in burnout for so long. I'm really glad you've been able to release some of the pressure on yourself - that must have taken hard work and I admire you for doing that at any time, but especially while burnt out. Art journalling sounds wonderful. Take care - hope you continue to feel better.  

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