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Re: Ask HN: I think I’ve burnt out. What should I do?

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Re: Ask HN: I think I’ve burnt out. What should I do?

#162

Not that it's important making this distinction, but what you're describing doesn't sound like occupational burnout; you've listed significant trauma that are only exacerbating your work-related stress, and I'm really sorry you're going through this! First, I would agree with @codingslave in that you SHOULD NOT quit your job, if you can help it. Let me explain: Work provides important scaffolding when you are in a ru…

Agree as well... Although working part-time is a quite nice option in my similar experience/or at least taking a job with limited working hours and slow paced environment. That offers enough opportunity to recharge from time to time.

Re: Ask HN: I think I’ve burnt out. What should I do?

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Wow. I don't even know what to say or what kind of advice to offer other than, if you need a friend or somebody to talk to, I am here. Seriously. I've been through trauma and I think I can empathize, although certainly have no idea what you're going through. I am SO sorry.

Re: Ask HN: I think I’ve burnt out. What should I do?

#164
That sounds really rough. I hope you’re okay.

One thing that has helped me when I’m low is letting myself know it’s okay to just get a little bit done.

I don’t need to be unhappy my whole room hasn’t been cleaned, I can be happy at least I cleared out the used dishes.

Making sure most things aren’t an all or nothing proposition has been helpful in maintaining a more positive attitude for me.

“Boom at least did five pushups!”.

“Bang got those books in a neat pile!”.

It may not be a lot, but maybe you too can also receive some joy from the little things you’re rocking out daily.

All the best of luck and more peaceful times ahead lostgame.

Re: Ask HN: I think I’ve burnt out. What should I do?

#165

The trick to burnout is don't believe it exists. I stopped believing I'm actually burned out, and I've experienced much less burnout by simply not giving into it. Perseverance. But actually it does exist and it can take a strong hold sometimes, but you shouldn't feel yourself "becoming" or easing into burnout. If you are, you're giving into it, letting it take you. Persist until it's an unavoidable thing, then discus…

Burnout does exist, and just imagining it “doesn’t exist” will just delay the inevitable, and probably make it worse than it would be if you just accept it for what it is and work towards solving the core problems.

Re: Ask HN: I think I’ve burnt out. What should I do?

#167
Others have made good comments. My take (with some experience, and until I read everything else here) is: don't (ever!) give up on life, be patient, be reasonable/honest/kind toward yourself & others, and continue forward. Things will eventually be OK, especially if we try to do what we know is right.

And to help find your purpose and real balance in life, I have thought & written much at http://lukecall.net (a simple site; hopefully very skimmable; no sales; see the "life lessons" link about 1/2-way down the page, then maybe the "growth/mm" links like "emotional", and feel free to send comments). As I learn things over time, I try to add to it, in a systematic/organized/skimmable way.

All the best.

(some edits above for clarity)

edit: ps: after they rule out enough other things, CFS is a possibility. Wikpedia has a page, and more info for patients and practitioners is at https://batemanhornecenter.org . They seem honest n helpful, but hopefully that link is not useful :) .

Re: Ask HN: I think I’ve burnt out. What should I do?

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What does your fasting schedule look like? Edit: Also, great advice for OP :)

I basically skip breakfast and try to get dinner in before 7PM.

Weirdly fasting came up at work today and I'm now trying out 16/8 for a week. Thanks for sparking my curiosity! :)

Re: Ask HN: I think I’ve burnt out. What should I do?

#169
First off, don't quit your job. Your job provides a routine for you to follow. Otherwise, you could begin to slip even further down the hole.

Next, you mentioned PTSD from sexual assault. This isn't burnout. You need professional psychiatric help. Please get it ASAP and stop reading random internet comments (like this one).

But if you can't find an appointment for a few weeks/months, some of the symptoms might be fixed with a multivitamin (OneADay or a generic equivalent - it doesn't push too far above 100% FDA daily value except for B12 and D, which are actually beneficial sometimes in higher doses).

Re: Ask HN: I think I’ve burnt out. What should I do?

#170

You need to talk about your issues with someone in meatspace. Not a "professional", but real people like friends or support groups. I've found that a large amount of my depression, anxiety and stress comes from being alone in my struggles. You feel like atlas holding up the world on your shoulders. The thing is, you're not alone in your struggles, many people share your problems. I feel like we've been conditioned to…

In my experience this is pretty bad advice.

Friends are usually good for a kind of support, but aren't a replacement for an actual, trained therapist.

After a while, the mental load gets too much for them and they cut off contact. (entirely understandable)

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