I adore all the animation/cutaways that’s in here, really helps to visualise all this brain talk! Finding this series super interesting, thanks Katie ☺️
@@Katimorton thsnk you im suffering from burn out right now, thought i was some sort of monster. Resting up i hope my good emotions come bavk im a Christian its a nightmare for me.
I think so many of us suffer from 'burnout' while simultaneously thinking we are 'not doing enough' or 'we should do more' :/ Thanks Kate for this relevant video:)
Writing my thesis + plus work + going to sleep every day 1-4 am then wake up 7am to go to work and thinking that my effort is not worth enough. Then going to TH-cam to see if I burned myself after 2.5 weeks. I don't have a clear view it seems...
I've been burned out for 1.5 years now, if not even longer but that's when I got my diagnosis and the first thing me and my therapist did was break down my weekly schedule completely and then slowly build it up again through time, starting with taking care of the dishes every day, and then vacuuming once a week, then meet a friend once a week. Just doing one thing at a time until it's not giving me anxiety and making me feel exhausted anymore, and create a more realistic life where I don't have to do everything, all the time. Last week I learned that turning my phone off every once in a while is really important as it's stressing me out so much that I constantly feel like I have to be online and be updated on everything. It's almost as if I'm doing two things at once all the time, keeping an eye on my phone and whatever the else I'm doing. Turn the phone off!!
My psychiatrist says I have burnout from ptsd anxiety being so severe for the past year and constantly living in the hyper-vigilant state that my brain has given up.
I love when he says "Quit your fucking job" because I love the simplicity of that solution but it might not be practical. Kati herself said she used to work 3 jobs and still couldn't get by (it be like that in California) so it doesn't sound like she had a choice. But she made a key point: the reward needs to change. I can encourage myself when I get burnt out on school because it's temporary. But some people's situations seem to stretch indefinitely and they either have to find a way to adapt or alter the situation. And they do talk about that in the video.
I like when he touches on human evolution not preparing us for this. This is something I've thought a lot about. We're all supposed to conform to a cookie cutter 9-5 lifestyle and there's so much emphasis put on "the hustle." But we're all so different with totally different needs and lifestyles that work best for us, and the 9-5 hustle doesn't adapt with that diversity. The biggest tragedy is that instead of questioning the system itself, we just blame ourselves when we experience burnout. This has defined my twenties and I wish I had realized this truth much sooner.
Well said. I think a lot of that starts in school which I think is used to condition people to get them ready for the 9-5 and not finding their unique needs and lifestyle like you said.
The way our world works scares me and I don't want to have to live in it.. I don't feel like I can because I am personally extremely emotional, so I can't stand feelings like boredom, stress and things like that.. I tend to catch mental disorders like depression, burn-out, anxiety and more to come! I have immense qualities because of my emotions but it can be such a burden to be overly emotional and empathetic in a society that makes narcissists and work/focused people succed.
Not to mention that business owners don't want to put enough staff on to relieve the stress of the job. I don't even have the option to reduce my hours, because I am only one of two employees who run a Breakfast buffet. This means, preparing and cooking food, keeping enough out on the buffet table, restocking all of the condiments (and coffee cups, cream, sugar, napkins, etc.), plus keep the dining room clean. Oh, and if we have a moment to breathe, that's when we go clean the lobby entrance and vacuum the hallways. It is a major stress-and-a-half, and this is how businesses run today, which makes me feel hopeless because I know that I am eventually going to have a total break down (and probably be let go).
This past week at work was my breaking point. Overworked, understaffed. Management that doesn't care. So glad I took 2 extra days off to rest. I was ready to quit
I work at a residential facility as a therapist. I've been battling burnout for months. I really feel, as a newer therapist, that I have to take my knocks and show I'm worth my salt, but the job is highly unstructured, sometimes genuinely dangerous, boundaries are problematic, and has a high workload. Despite a rotating effort to maintain a work-life balance and self-care routine it keeps slipping in favor of work and I have been getting sick often. But most other people think what I'm doing is so *wonderful* that it seems like I'd be betraying the community by leaving and I don't know that many would support the choice. I'm also not sure it wouldn't be out of the frying pan and into the fire.
One thing we can do this week is to say no. I just said no to three projects in a row. Mostly due to timelines. I'm booked solid over the next few days and I let them know I couldn't finish them by the time they're requesting. However, I could do them deliverable for early next week. I guess I've grown a set . . . of new boundaries :)
This. Set boundaries. We should be honest about what we are capable of with the current health instead of trying to make up for work that you can't do.
Kati Morton can you please make a video about workplace bullying and how to deal with negative coworkers. I’m currently dealing with this at work and I’m at a point that I’m so miserable but because of my finances I continue to stick around but it’s so stressful they isolate me and I feel so alone.
i asked a similar question cause I too am experiencing this. I asked on a career site and what a lot of the professionals on there replied was if your management or HR isn't helping ditch that ship before it sinks.
I’m sorry you are going through this, you don’t deserve it. I also find this happens a lot to women of color, not sure why but it’s my observation. Money is never worth your confidence and sanity. Apply for a new job after you’ve researched the team properly and talked with their HR about the culture
Thank you for you fascinating videos 😄 Last year, I was suffering from panic attacks and burnt out. I had a negative work environment and workplace bullying. I left that job, rested and went through therapy. Now I'm feeling much better. I'm here to say it gets better. I want anyone here experiencing this to know that it gets better.
I don't know. I've had depression and I think I have a burn out right now, and these two emotions are very different. When you're depressed, well, you're depressed and have suicidal thoughts, but when you're burned out it feels more like stress and worrying, and you feel extremely depressed but only when you're in the situation that made you burned out. I guess it's possible to feel burned out from life too..
I really loved the quote about feeling guilty for having negative feelings about a positive thing. It's validating to know that you can still do what you love to do, but change the approach and find ways to increase the reward to help avoid burnout and continue to be passionate about what you are doing.
What to do this week....when I'm feeling exhausted and telling myself that I have to do more, I'm going to give myself a minute to write down some accomplishments/achievements. Instead of always focusing on what's not done/what's left to do, I'm going to remind myself to see the things that did provide satisfaction and pride. I would be interested in hearing anyone's unique self care ideas though; my go-tos are walking my dog and reading fiction books.
What about people in countries where they have to work 60-80 hours a week at unfulfilling jobs, horrible spaces, not being respected or even seen by managers and only make a few dollars a day? (sweatshop like settings) These people have no other option but do those horrible jobs (and we, people in richer countries are allowing this to happen), they don't even have the option to be 'burn-out' and take a leave of absence, go on a holiday, go to therapy etc.? Can we also focus on those people, people who don't have it as well as the people in rich countries? Thank you.
Thank you for this interesting video. I experienced occupational burn out as a teacher, especially when they kept giving me the toughest students year after year and required constant overtime. I didn't have time for a family of my own. I finally quit and thankfully met my husband. I don't feel burned out any more.
Lynn R the irony is the teachers who are the best at handling troubled kids tend to get the most of them! A principal I once worked w/ at an inner-city school once told me that everyone has a few good years to give. Then you either leave for a less stressful school or you burnout and become apathetic. (We both left soon after that)
Lynn R, something similar happened to me with teaching. Too much workload with too many years of getting the more difficult students pushed me out the door of education. I didn’t feel appreciated for my work and I knew I had to leave because I didn’t want my students to suffer. I feel a sense of guilt that I left, but I know it is what is right for my mental, physical and emotional health. I’m now in the recovery period and I’m looking into other career possibilities. Wish me luck!
Thank you so much for this! It’s so so so relatable. I have been a TH-camr for 7 years and just listening to “what it is” makes me feel relieved, like... oh I’m not going crazy ☺️
For me, it really helped to know that we can suffer from burnout from things not necessarily job-related like being a stay at home mom or maybe even studying. Because there were times in my life when I was going through this and I wasn't working at that time. I had no idea why I was being so... emotional. Naturally, if the amygdala is enlarged, it'd make things like anger outbursts or even crying spells that much more common and it helps me understand myself better. Thanks Katie, really helped
Love this series so far. I was burning out at my old work place due to me volunteering for extra things ontop of work as well as my work giving me more things to do, I snapped and had a go at my boss (apologised when I next saw him) and he told me he gave me the extra work as he thinks I'm coasting through things and not pushing myself
wow... I am so sorry your boss thinks like that :( Ugh! I hope this series is helpful for you!! After learning more about burnout as a whole I will get into how to heal from it and stop it from happening again. xoxo
@@Katimorton thank you, I've moved since then and work has gone mental as km doing what people usually have 12 months to do in 4 months, my new boss asked me how I'm doing and when I said okay (my go to response) he was like dont BS me, dont tell me what you think I want to hear, how are you doing? Which was good. Hes been helpful with it all
Those surgeons who organised a strike sound like brave strong people. It’s not easy to stand up to authority or try to change a way a society is structured when you know something is wrong. It’s easier to bow your head, do what you’re told, be a “good worker”, and suffer. This guy sounds like he has a balanced life. He works but isn’t overloaded.
My burnout occurred when I was working 8 hours a day, 7 days a week, my record was 47 days in a row of work with NO days off. I tried to ask for 1 day off a week, it just wasn't happening, along with trying new medications, I was a safety hazard, so i had to quit my job, sell my house. I was never the same after that. Something in my brain BROKE. I'm bummed and have been trying to gain back my losses, but so far, I've been about 25% successful in figuring out what happened (also had a family crisis at the time) and WOW... it can be a really life altering event. Thank you for this video! :)
Chris Moon Same thing happened to me... no one stays to help you pick up the pieces... now I’m permanently fatigued and at its worst ... almost have a trauma response to trying to exert effort at anything. My brain literally puts me to sleep... like stress narcolepsy. Being trapped in a freeze response now.
Back when I used to volunteer at a rabbit rescue I was told that burnout is very common in the rescue world (and also that vets have a high rate of suicide). Seeing so many bad cases and animals dying despite your efforts, as well as the emotional effect of witnessing neglect and trying to educate ignorant/stubborn people. It all gets too much...but then you feel guilty for feeling that way because the animals need an avdvocate and continued support. It takes a lot of emotional and mental strength to be involved in that world.
I'd be interested in diving into burnout and how it can come about due to dealing with disabilities. It seems to be not uncommon that a lot of us go through a cycle of trudging on and then having a down of burnout about taking care of ourselves, because it really is a full time job for us. Unfortunately not many options as far as taking up different hours or new employment though. lol
I'm a SAHM struggling with ADHD, and anxiety and depression. I thought I was burnt out last summer, but it was really a worsening of my anxiety and prompted me to talk to my doctor about medication. Now I'm on Zoloft and feeling better, but I know that burnout stalks me and with it a worsening of my symptoms. Here's what I do: - Make a point of connecting with friends. With or without the kids. Just meeting for an hour at the park to chat while the kids run around can fuel the rest of the day. - Cut myself some slack and say yes to things that aren't mission critical. I'm trying to become ok with "good enough." -Let my husband parent when he is home. I don't want to be the go-to for everything in the house. I want my kids to know that their father is just as capable as I am.
You touch on some very good points and enjoying this series! Keep finding inspiration with what you do for my channel and vids. Love that you cover such a range of topics and some that I know I have overlooked! Keep doing you!
I've been thinking that I'm dealing with burnout right now. This video almost solidified a couple viewpoints that affirms what I thought. It was good to know that the symptoms of burnout and depression are similar because that's what I thought I was feeling, but felt that it wasn't depression. Also...my mind blew open when you talked about how we can feel guilty on the negative feelings, even when the positive feelings are a tangible thing. I've been getting many compliments on what I've done at my job, but don't take time to acknowledge probably because I'm viewing/nitpicking the negative out of it. The "i could've done this better" or "I need to work on this". That has been such a constant going on that it makes me feel better knowing that that is also a sign of burnout.
I took Dr Lieberman's advice and "quit my fucking job" that was causing my burnout. I'm currently receiving short term state disability for my mental condition and am very thankful for the validation not only from my own therapist, but from both of you. Thanks, Kati and Dr Lieberman for your suggestions and explanation. I work in health care and know so many of my coworkers who are battling the same work-related burnout. I'm also thankful that I'm not a physician and have the luxury of being able to take some time off and get mentally stronger. I am contemplating changing careers and not returning to health care.
Been microdosing psylocibin for a couple months and havening. Feeling more capable since microdosing and havening method. Just moved this weekend suprised myself on how capable eye was, to the point, eye am feeling pains in muscles, eye did know eye had. Thank you so much for your service.
I observed the topic sporadically over the years to understand what a colleague of my was going through. Yesterday I understood that I myself reached that point when I abruptly decided to stop working and close my laptop way earlier than closing time. This morning I wrote an email to my manager explaining my state of mind and now I watch videos to help me with tackling this ugly phenomenon. This video was sooo validating! Thank you! 🙏🏼
I know you wont see this but....Thank you. Thank you. I went threw a bad burn out. And never quite understood it. Or I'd have people tell me that "a burn out is nothing". Or to "sick it up and stop being lazy". So thank you. Thank you for once again making me feel like I'm not alone. Thank you for educating all of us. You are incredible
I went through my deepest depression last fall into winter due to burnout, Ive mowed grass 6 seasons now and became foreman 3 seasons ago but for the 2020 season I decided to do the entire season solo because in 2019 my partner left the company. Naively I figured training a new person would burn me out! Plus I wanted the extra money and hours. Basically imagine 50,000 steps give or take every day 5 days a week, weed whipping/mowing businesses, residential (everything). a schedule of about 35 properties on repeat every single week from April to November. With varies stressful mechanical issues through the season that I also dealt with solo because I was so stubborn to ask for help. I also moved myself during this to a new place. The burnout started to happen so gradual but man it sucked literally loosing interest in literally everything and not knowing what was going on. I did it tho and am still treating it but it taught me so so much, still is. Brought to light so many past undealt with issues. Theres much more to the whole story but this was the basis of my burnout
THE ANIMATIONS!!! Also thank you for this video. Im struggling with a job i love and pays well but recently has become quite grueling to go to. Funny how this popped up just in time.
Had never thought about how your brain is impacted in the moment when you're stressed/angry etc. Make so much sense though. It's one of those things that makes sense ein hindsight when you hear about it. Already love this series
The thoughtfulness, introspection, humanness (is that a word?), and depth you go in your subjects kept me tuned in. Your back and forth “pain in the ass” is what made me subscribe. Honestly, thank you for these videos.
My grandma (where i live) has a burn-out. This series is really helping me understand what happens when you have a burn-out. Thank you so much for bringing us this series Kati! Xoxo❤️
When my therapist diagnosed me, eye didnt ask what the means, so eye had know eyedear what what happening. While watching greys anatomy they opened up with a thorough description of burnout and cause. Really sparked my interest, eye began to reserch and look for ways to heal my amygdala. Eye found havening, it helped not fully healed but better. That's good enough for me.
Thanks! You are so awesome! You are helping me. I have a counselor, and psychiatrist. My psychologist knows who you are. These videos help by teaching me things which I take and bounce off of my therapist. I have mild psychosis with features of schizophrenia, (which was not always mild) generalized anxiety disorder, and panic disorder. I work full time. I was thought to need permanent institutionalization 20 years ago... Here I am in an ever improving recovery. I am rich in insight. I have spiritual tools thanks to people like you Kati!!! I have a request. I use CBD. I want to know what you think about cannabis.
Kati! My theory on burnout...at the end of a work day we are tired. When we wake up to go to work we are tired. There are so many negative things associated with tasks we perform frequently (such as a full time job) that I think our brain associates negativity with those tasks. It’s the same as how we train dogs. We use treats (positive reinforcement) so they associate the behavior we want with a good feeling. Bad behavior we deal with in reverse.
Also very cool when you think about the amygdala getting larger and the impact on the prefrontal cortex as it relates to some of the more impulsive symptoms of burnout like absenteeism, ethical issues, and irritability. The enlarged amygdala is pushing impulsivity!
I feel like burnout is a common occurrence I highschool because, for me personally, I usually put a lot of energy into competing assignment and project (which often results in a good grade), but since I don't really value my grades that much I don't get much of an immediate reward. Also I often hear my classmates talking about how they feel like the school schedules are too rigorous and don't really give them time to relax and take care of themselves. I also don't think, based on what my peers have told me, that when a teenagers expressed that they're tired to an adult, then the adult usually doesn't believe them.
So I am doing 2 things just 2. Sleeping before 11 pm (block all digital devices before 10:30, In between 10:00- 10:30 listen calming music) and going for a morning walk(task is to just wear shoes). Excited to complete the tasks
Another great video, thank you Kati! It really helps me understand the difference between depression and burnout and many thanks to Dr. Lieberman, for his contribution. I really enjoyed watching this conversation and one highlight (and maybe eyeopener in some way) was, that he said, that burnout is probably another form of depression. And that burnout is not only work-related, but also relates to bad relationships. Thank you Kati, keep up your great work - your channel taught me a lot and helped me so much, also in evaluating my therapy!
I had experienced burnout and it brought me to the point of contemplating suicide. After an anxiety attack from the heavy workload & loss of heart in what I was doing I had a wake up call. I always thought I was never doing enough and after taking a break to step back. I realized how great I do have it and I am now seeking ways to really have a full life outside of work. Also, to actually enjoy the fruits of my labour which has paid off in ways I couldn't realize in the dread of another work day. So far, I am feeling a lot better now. But, thank you for touching on this topic in such depth. Super excited to watch the rest of this series. :)
today is my second month without DOING ANY EFFORT ( both professionally and socially) , i haven't been able to go to class ( im a second year medstudent and it's not necessary to attend in my country ) , exams are coming up and i promised my self to go to a therapist after the exams but i need a quick fix, i feel trapped ( ps : I've been battling alone with depression for many years now, but i managed to stay the " straight A student" i was, even though i always leave work til the last minute but it's getting worse and worse ) ps have a good day ♥
I suffer from the exact things that you mentioned and I'm a third year medical student. unfortunately the attendance is compulsory in my country, so imagine having to go to classes everyday although you know you won't comprehend anything. i intended to ignore the situation for the upcoming three months -same like you, after exams end-. but I knew if the exams came while I'm in this state, it will be a matter of time for me to fail this year and i'd have to repeat it again and seriously that's alone pushed me to reach for help. month ago I booked an appointment to meet with a therapist and currently we're trying to work the situation out. I don't know yet if it's going to be effective or not but at least it's worth trying. have a nice day and if you could, you should seek a professional help.
This is so interesting! Like you said, a lot of people experience burnout these days, but knowing you’re not making it up or over exaggerating makes a huge difference. Thanks for sharing :)
The only perfect about my life atm was the timing of this video. I've been depressed for months and I recently burnt out too, it's horrible and of course no one believes me. Thank you for this video.
Well done Kati! Great to see how your channel is growing, and just getting better! We met about a year ago at MGM waiting to go on camera. You gave me some courage to start my channel.
Healing from burnout is so hard to me. It's a constant state that I should feel bad about myself for being dysfunctional member of society who has some special needs. My body doesn't accept the fact that I can relax and just rest for as long as it takes (I've worked hard to allow this luxury for myself). I've waked away from toxic environments but it's so strange when I don't hear that somebody judges me for not being productive, it gives me extra anxiety. Dunno how it will end for me but it surely be better someday!
Sad I missed this, it didn’t hit my sub box 🙃 Love keeping this discussion going though. I work in residential behavioral health and I love my job, I love impacting the lives of my clients and seeing their growth but it’s so easy to get burnt out when they go through aggressive/combative spikes in behavior.
The way I dealt with burnout from pre-existing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder [diagnosed at 13, I'm 31 now] and Major Depressive Disorder [diagnosed at 13, I'm 31 now] was to go on 12 months leave without pay...I no longer felt what I was doing as an accountant was meaningful...I'm 4 months in to my leave, but still feel burnt out and in the midst of an existential crisis. I take medication and have monthly therapy sessions with a psychologist, but still haven't felt any better...
I really like how you’re your natural self in your videos and you don’t really try to be a perfect person just because you’re a psychologist! Thank you so much! 😊😊😊
The most interesting thing to me is that there is a psychological component and we could get help from a professional to reevaluate who we are, why we're doing things, and what we want now.
I've suffered from depression at times in my life especially as a teen and young adult when I had major breakdowns. A really toxic work environment in 2011 really messed me up though, and in general, the work I was doing burned me out over a course of 14 years, so now I'm trying to retrain into something less demanding.
I think it's interesting. We don't often think about work-life balance like it is a subjective thing. For entrepreneurs, I think a lot of people get drawn to the lifestyle with the expectation that it will decrease their workload and reduce their stress but often find that the opposite is true.
Thank you for this, Katie! I've suffered repeated burnout since beginning a new career 8 years ago (software engineering). Heavy workloads and long hours. Studying in a programme without support for mature students and again with long hours. In some cases bad management. The contractor cycle, shifting between financial insecurity and periods without work and high demand and high pressure. And a lot of impostor syndrome, with recruiting agencies, colleagues, expectations that put upskilling and retraining onto my own efforts (outside of work), etc. I've now reached the point of thinking of canning it, going back to study a different new career, and just do software as a hobby thing, plus it gives more time for enjoyable hobbies (Photography, Languages).
Thank you Kati for creating this wonderful video and giving me some tools to use. This is a wonderful topic to talk about. Please do more video on this wonderful topic.
This series is tremendously helpful! I'm between therapists and psychiatrists right now and I'm just realizing that I had untreated burnout over the last several years in addition to my major depression. The headaches and brain fog, sleep trouble, and constant fatigue... I kept wondering why my medication changes weren't helping all this time and wondering what direction to go with my doctors. I have some new insight on what to talk to my next therapist about.
Currently reducing my burnout by simply living day to day and trying not to focus on the future too much because that's a great source of anxiety for me! But then again seeing the bigger picture also helps?? Also lots of naps and cuddles when I'm at home from work.
Random video idea: could you compare and contrast BPD (borderline personality disorder) and RAD (reactive attachment disorder) Love that you are talking about burning out. I definitely felt this way when I had a lot going on at home and went straight to college after graduating high school early. I ended up taking most of the year off and it helped
My highlight is cartoon Kati. I agree, the amygdala actually growing was my biggest "OH WOW" moment. What a cool little dude looking after us. Burnout is very real and gosh don't I feel different now I live in a rural paradise and live where I work and love what I do. :)
Thank you for another great discussion Kati. It’s very comforting to know that professionals such as yourself and Dr. Lieberman are able to explain these issues so openly and simply. My thoughts are that feelings of burnout and depression are normal in our lives as humans. I think that what is so important is how each of us develop a sense of self awareness and instinctual confidence when we go thru those feelings, and it is so important that during that period, almost step outside of our body and mind to take an objective look at ourselves as it is happening. Then, we can see how it is possible to overcome it by acknowledging it, accepting that it is normal to feel that way, and gain perspective which is what will help us rid our ill thoughts. Almost like riding an ocean wave. We can survive it if we just believe that we are capable of handling it. And always knowing that we are not alone. Ever. 🙏❤️
I was so interested to hear that burnout takes some time to recover from. I had a horrible couple years at work. Even though this year is immeasurably better, I've still felt burned out. I am looking forward to much more from this series! ♥️
Thank you both for taking the time in making this to help us better understand ourselves. I've been trying to be more positive in just about everything, tho not easy at time's.
I adore all the animation/cutaways that’s in here, really helps to visualise all this brain talk! Finding this series super interesting, thanks Katie ☺️
I am so glad!! Thanks for the feedback :) xoxo
@@Katimorton thsnk you im suffering from burn out right now, thought i was some sort of monster. Resting up i hope my good emotions come bavk im a Christian its a nightmare for me.
I think so many of us suffer from 'burnout' while simultaneously thinking we are 'not doing enough' or 'we should do more' :/
Thanks Kate for this relevant video:)
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Good point. Can become a downward cycle.
Exactly!
Writing my thesis + plus work + going to sleep every day 1-4 am then wake up 7am to go to work and thinking that my effort is not worth enough. Then going to TH-cam to see if I burned myself after 2.5 weeks. I don't have a clear view it seems...
Amen sister!
I've been burned out for 1.5 years now, if not even longer but that's when I got my diagnosis and the first thing me and my therapist did was break down my weekly schedule completely and then slowly build it up again through time, starting with taking care of the dishes every day, and then vacuuming once a week, then meet a friend once a week. Just doing one thing at a time until it's not giving me anxiety and making me feel exhausted anymore, and create a more realistic life where I don't have to do everything, all the time. Last week I learned that turning my phone off every once in a while is really important as it's stressing me out so much that I constantly feel like I have to be online and be updated on everything. It's almost as if I'm doing two things at once all the time, keeping an eye on my phone and whatever the else I'm doing. Turn the phone off!!
How are you doing now?
@@santeenl better, but still burnt out. Been home on disability for 5 years and I'm just now on my way to practise working again, once a week.
Burnouts are difficult to deal with, they make you feel exhausted all the time😩 Lucky for us Kati is teaching us about burnouts!
Authentic Mental Health hi charlie
You talk so lightly about this but i am for a year already in a burnout and its far from healed
is it just me or is dr.
lieberman voice hella relaxing.
My psychiatrist says I have burnout from ptsd anxiety being so severe for the past year and constantly living in the hyper-vigilant state that my brain has given up.
Did they say that and offer no solution? That just seems like a shitty way to end the conversation
They told me the same..
Makes sense in a way, but it is also always difficult to believe that my past was bad enough to cause such a big thing..
I hope that you feel better. Were any solutions offered?
Omg I feel this exact thing! I thought I was alone
Same here 35 male... This is not a women's thing. Along with, I have body pains (fibromyalgia), stress headaches, panic disorders
I love when he says "Quit your fucking job" because I love the simplicity of that solution but it might not be practical. Kati herself said she used to work 3 jobs and still couldn't get by (it be like that in California) so it doesn't sound like she had a choice. But she made a key point: the reward needs to change. I can encourage myself when I get burnt out on school because it's temporary. But some people's situations seem to stretch indefinitely and they either have to find a way to adapt or alter the situation. And they do talk about that in the video.
I like when he touches on human evolution not preparing us for this. This is something I've thought a lot about. We're all supposed to conform to a cookie cutter 9-5 lifestyle and there's so much emphasis put on "the hustle." But we're all so different with totally different needs and lifestyles that work best for us, and the 9-5 hustle doesn't adapt with that diversity. The biggest tragedy is that instead of questioning the system itself, we just blame ourselves when we experience burnout. This has defined my twenties and I wish I had realized this truth much sooner.
Well said. I think a lot of that starts in school which I think is used to condition people to get them ready for the 9-5 and not finding their unique needs and lifestyle like you said.
The way our world works scares me and I don't want to have to live in it.. I don't feel like I can because I am personally extremely emotional, so I can't stand feelings like boredom, stress and things like that.. I tend to catch mental disorders like depression, burn-out, anxiety and more to come! I have immense qualities because of my emotions but it can be such a burden to be overly emotional and empathetic in a society that makes narcissists and work/focused people succed.
Not to mention that business owners don't want to put enough staff on to relieve the stress of the job. I don't even have the option to reduce my hours, because I am only one of two employees who run a Breakfast buffet. This means, preparing and cooking food, keeping enough out on the buffet table, restocking all of the condiments (and coffee cups, cream, sugar, napkins, etc.), plus keep the dining room clean. Oh, and if we have a moment to breathe, that's when we go clean the lobby entrance and vacuum the hallways. It is a major stress-and-a-half, and this is how businesses run today, which makes me feel hopeless because I know that I am eventually going to have a total break down (and probably be let go).
Same here
This past week at work was my breaking point. Overworked, understaffed. Management that doesn't care. So glad I took 2 extra days off to rest. I was ready to quit
I work at a residential facility as a therapist. I've been battling burnout for months. I really feel, as a newer therapist, that I have to take my knocks and show I'm worth my salt, but the job is highly unstructured, sometimes genuinely dangerous, boundaries are problematic, and has a high workload. Despite a rotating effort to maintain a work-life balance and self-care routine it keeps slipping in favor of work and I have been getting sick often. But most other people think what I'm doing is so *wonderful* that it seems like I'd be betraying the community by leaving and I don't know that many would support the choice. I'm also not sure it wouldn't be out of the frying pan and into the fire.
I’m so burned out from long term stress I don’t feel any emotions anymore :( can’t sleep either
What about now?
I feel you
One thing we can do this week is to say no. I just said no to three projects in a row. Mostly due to timelines. I'm booked solid over the next few days and I let them know I couldn't finish them by the time they're requesting. However, I could do them deliverable for early next week. I guess I've grown a set . . . of new boundaries :)
John P. Milligan 😹 (In that case I think my “boundaries” are a little underdeveloped). 🤦♀️😹
Is it possible to heal?
This. Set boundaries. We should be honest about what we are capable of with the current health instead of trying to make up for work that you can't do.
Love Dr. Lieberman! The blood test joke had me rolling haha 😂
Kati Morton can you please make a video about workplace bullying and how to deal with negative coworkers. I’m currently dealing with this at work and I’m at a point that I’m so miserable but because of my finances I continue to stick around but it’s so stressful they isolate me and I feel so alone.
i asked a similar question cause I too am experiencing this. I asked on a career site and what a lot of the professionals on there replied was if your management or HR isn't helping ditch that ship before it sinks.
I’m sorry you are going through this, you don’t deserve it. I also find this happens a lot to women of color, not sure why but it’s my observation. Money is never worth your confidence and sanity. Apply for a new job after you’ve researched the team properly and talked with their HR about the culture
Everyone need self care days it's good for our mental health.
Patricia the booke TREAT YO SELF!!!!!
Absolutely!!! Even if it's just chunks of time in your day reserved only for you!
"Well no, they take it from a vein" I'm DYING 😂😂😂
Thank you for you fascinating videos 😄 Last year, I was suffering from panic attacks and burnt out. I had a negative work environment and workplace bullying.
I left that job, rested and went through therapy. Now I'm feeling much better. I'm here to say it gets better. I want anyone here experiencing this to know that it gets better.
Burnout: situation-specific depression
Depression: life burnout
I don't know. I've had depression and I think I have a burn out right now, and these two emotions are very different. When you're depressed, well, you're depressed and have suicidal thoughts, but when you're burned out it feels more like stress and worrying, and you feel extremely depressed but only when you're in the situation that made you burned out. I guess it's possible to feel burned out from life too..
This is actually mind blowing. Nice and simple perspective. Thanks!
Incredible timing in my life. I've been doing 50-60 hours per week between two jobs and having a real rough time with burnout.
I really loved the quote about feeling guilty for having negative feelings about a positive thing. It's validating to know that you can still do what you love to do, but change the approach and find ways to increase the reward to help avoid burnout and continue to be passionate about what you are doing.
I’m currently in therapy and meds for depression and anxiety, but there is definitely an element of burnout in there.
What to do this week....when I'm feeling exhausted and telling myself that I have to do more, I'm going to give myself a minute to write down some accomplishments/achievements. Instead of always focusing on what's not done/what's left to do, I'm going to remind myself to see the things that did provide satisfaction and pride. I would be interested in hearing anyone's unique self care ideas though; my go-tos are walking my dog and reading fiction books.
What about people in countries where they have to work 60-80 hours a week at unfulfilling jobs, horrible spaces, not being respected or even seen by managers and only make a few dollars a day? (sweatshop like settings) These people have no other option but do those horrible jobs (and we, people in richer countries are allowing this to happen), they don't even have the option to be 'burn-out' and take a leave of absence, go on a holiday, go to therapy etc.? Can we also focus on those people, people who don't have it as well as the people in rich countries? Thank you.
Thank you for this interesting video. I experienced occupational burn out as a teacher, especially when they kept giving me the toughest students year after year and required constant overtime. I didn't have time for a family of my own. I finally quit and thankfully met my husband. I don't feel burned out any more.
Lynn R the irony is the teachers who are the best at handling troubled kids tend to get the most of them! A principal I once worked w/ at an inner-city school once told me that everyone has a few good years to give. Then you either leave for a less stressful school or you burnout and become apathetic. (We both left soon after that)
Lynn R, something similar happened to me with teaching. Too much workload with too many years of getting the more difficult students pushed me out the door of education. I didn’t feel appreciated for my work and I knew I had to leave because I didn’t want my students to suffer. I feel a sense of guilt that I left, but I know it is what is right for my mental, physical and emotional health. I’m now in the recovery period and I’m looking into other career possibilities. Wish me luck!
Thank you so much for this! It’s so so so relatable. I have been a TH-camr for 7 years and just listening to “what it is” makes me feel relieved, like... oh I’m not going crazy ☺️
My problem is it affected my sleep and I switched jobs which is alot less stressful but it's still taking me time to heal.
For me, it really helped to know that we can suffer from burnout from things not necessarily job-related like being a stay at home mom or maybe even studying. Because there were times in my life when I was going through this and I wasn't working at that time. I had no idea why I was being so... emotional. Naturally, if the amygdala is enlarged, it'd make things like anger outbursts or even crying spells that much more common and it helps me understand myself better. Thanks Katie, really helped
Love this series so far. I was burning out at my old work place due to me volunteering for extra things ontop of work as well as my work giving me more things to do, I snapped and had a go at my boss (apologised when I next saw him) and he told me he gave me the extra work as he thinks I'm coasting through things and not pushing myself
wow... I am so sorry your boss thinks like that :( Ugh! I hope this series is helpful for you!! After learning more about burnout as a whole I will get into how to heal from it and stop it from happening again. xoxo
@@Katimorton thank you, I've moved since then and work has gone mental as km doing what people usually have 12 months to do in 4 months, my new boss asked me how I'm doing and when I said okay (my go to response) he was like dont BS me, dont tell me what you think I want to hear, how are you doing? Which was good. Hes been helpful with it all
Those surgeons who organised a strike sound like brave strong people. It’s not easy to stand up to authority or try to change a way a society is structured when you know something is wrong. It’s easier to bow your head, do what you’re told, be a “good worker”, and suffer. This guy sounds like he has a balanced life. He works but isn’t overloaded.
Angel Kati Morton healing the world 1 vid at a time😌🙏
My burnout occurred when I was working 8 hours a day, 7 days a week, my record was 47 days in a row of work with NO days off. I tried to ask for 1 day off a week, it just wasn't happening, along with trying new medications, I was a safety hazard, so i had to quit my job, sell my house. I was never the same after that. Something in my brain BROKE. I'm bummed and have been trying to gain back my losses, but so far, I've been about 25% successful in figuring out what happened (also had a family crisis at the time) and WOW... it can be a really life altering event. Thank you for this video! :)
Chris Moon Same thing happened to me... no one stays to help you pick up the pieces... now I’m permanently fatigued and at its worst ... almost have a trauma response to trying to exert effort at anything. My brain literally puts me to sleep... like stress narcolepsy. Being trapped in a freeze response now.
I love how you came at Barry super intense and inside of ONE response from him(“so did I”), you’d calmed your tone 100%!
Back when I used to volunteer at a rabbit rescue I was told that burnout is very common in the rescue world (and also that vets have a high rate of suicide). Seeing so many bad cases and animals dying despite your efforts, as well as the emotional effect of witnessing neglect and trying to educate ignorant/stubborn people. It all gets too much...but then you feel guilty for feeling that way because the animals need an avdvocate and continued support. It takes a lot of emotional and mental strength to be involved in that world.
I'd be interested in diving into burnout and how it can come about due to dealing with disabilities. It seems to be not uncommon that a lot of us go through a cycle of trudging on and then having a down of burnout about taking care of ourselves, because it really is a full time job for us. Unfortunately not many options as far as taking up different hours or new employment though. lol
Going this right now. I tried to pretend to myself that I was healthy and rushed around doing lots of things. Quelle surprise: I ended up very sick.
Yes PLEASE! I have Asperger's and ADHD and I get overwhelmed so quickly! It sucks; it ends up leading to burnout 😪
I’m late to the party, but this is so interesting. I’m a teacher and I experience extreme burnout.
I'm a SAHM struggling with ADHD, and anxiety and depression. I thought I was burnt out last summer, but it was really a worsening of my anxiety and prompted me to talk to my doctor about medication. Now I'm on Zoloft and feeling better, but I know that burnout stalks me and with it a worsening of my symptoms. Here's what I do:
- Make a point of connecting with friends. With or without the kids. Just meeting for an hour at the park to chat while the kids run around can fuel the rest of the day.
- Cut myself some slack and say yes to things that aren't mission critical. I'm trying to become ok with "good enough."
-Let my husband parent when he is home. I don't want to be the go-to for everything in the house. I want my kids to know that their father is just as capable as I am.
You touch on some very good points and enjoying this series! Keep finding inspiration with what you do for my channel and vids. Love that you cover such a range of topics and some that I know I have overlooked! Keep doing you!
Awe thanks!! I am so glad you are enjoying it and find it inspirational!! xoxo
Kati Morton absolutely very big supporter of you and what you bring up awareness wise! Keep it going!
I'm taking a Social Media break this week because it was getting me too wound up.
Why I don't bother with it myself, well apart from talking with family members and genuine friends :)
Anyone else no, no thanks :)
I've been thinking that I'm dealing with burnout right now. This video almost solidified a couple viewpoints that affirms what I thought. It was good to know that the symptoms of burnout and depression are similar because that's what I thought I was feeling, but felt that it wasn't depression. Also...my mind blew open when you talked about how we can feel guilty on the negative feelings, even when the positive feelings are a tangible thing. I've been getting many compliments on what I've done at my job, but don't take time to acknowledge probably because I'm viewing/nitpicking the negative out of it. The "i could've done this better" or "I need to work on this". That has been such a constant going on that it makes me feel better knowing that that is also a sign of burnout.
one year working with my psic on an ex relationship and I've never considered the case that Burnout would be involved, thanks for this!
I took Dr Lieberman's advice and "quit my fucking job" that was causing my burnout. I'm currently receiving short term state disability for my mental condition and am very thankful for the validation not only from my own therapist, but from both of you. Thanks, Kati and Dr Lieberman for your suggestions and explanation. I work in health care and know so many of my coworkers who are battling the same work-related burnout. I'm also thankful that I'm not a physician and have the luxury of being able to take some time off and get mentally stronger. I am contemplating changing careers and not returning to health care.
Really good follow up video!
Been microdosing psylocibin for a couple months and havening. Feeling more capable since microdosing and havening method.
Just moved this weekend suprised myself on how capable eye was, to the point, eye am feeling pains in muscles, eye did know eye had.
Thank you so much for your service.
I observed the topic sporadically over the years to understand what a colleague of my was going through. Yesterday I understood that I myself reached that point when I abruptly decided to stop working and close my laptop way earlier than closing time.
This morning I wrote an email to my manager explaining my state of mind and now I watch videos to help me with tackling this ugly phenomenon.
This video was sooo validating! Thank you! 🙏🏼
"Quit your fucking job", best quote of the whole video. I really appreciate that candid and honest point of view.
I know you wont see this but....Thank you. Thank you. I went threw a bad burn out. And never quite understood it. Or I'd have people tell me that "a burn out is nothing". Or to "sick it up and stop being lazy". So thank you. Thank you for once again making me feel like I'm not alone. Thank you for educating all of us. You are incredible
I went through my deepest depression last fall into winter due to burnout, Ive mowed grass 6 seasons now and became foreman 3 seasons ago but for the 2020 season I decided to do the entire season solo because in 2019 my partner left the company. Naively I figured training a new person would burn me out! Plus I wanted the extra money and hours. Basically imagine 50,000 steps give or take every day 5 days a week, weed whipping/mowing businesses, residential (everything). a schedule of about 35 properties on repeat every single week from April to November. With varies stressful mechanical issues through the season that I also dealt with solo because I was so stubborn to ask for help. I also moved myself during this to a new place. The burnout started to happen so gradual but man it sucked literally loosing interest in literally everything and not knowing what was going on. I did it tho and am still treating it but it taught me so so much, still is. Brought to light so many past undealt with issues. Theres much more to the whole story but this was the basis of my burnout
THE ANIMATIONS!!! Also thank you for this video. Im struggling with a job i love and pays well but recently has become quite grueling to go to. Funny how this popped up just in time.
I’m enjoying this series so much so far! It’s so interesting to learn about these kind of things and I really like the style this video is filmed!
Thank you for the video Kati!
Had never thought about how your brain is impacted in the moment when you're stressed/angry etc. Make so much sense though. It's one of those things that makes sense ein hindsight when you hear about it.
Already love this series
Oh I so enjoyed his opinions before and hoped he would appear again. I would find him so reassuring as my psychiatrist
The thoughtfulness, introspection, humanness (is that a word?), and depth you go in your subjects kept me tuned in. Your back and forth “pain in the ass” is what made me subscribe. Honestly, thank you for these videos.
Loving this series so far! It is very validating to learn that there is scientific backings behind what I’m feeling.
My grandma (where i live) has a burn-out. This series is really helping me understand what happens when you have a burn-out. Thank you so much for bringing us this series Kati! Xoxo❤️
Yay the first burnout video! I am so excited to see we’re this series goes
Yay! I hope you love it!!! xoxo
Such a great conversation with a great man! Thanks, Kati!
When my therapist diagnosed me, eye didnt ask what the means, so eye had know eyedear what what happening. While watching greys anatomy they opened up with a thorough description of burnout and cause.
Really sparked my interest, eye began to reserch and look for ways to heal my amygdala. Eye found havening, it helped not fully healed but better. That's good enough for me.
Thanks! You are so awesome! You are helping me. I have a counselor, and psychiatrist. My psychologist knows who you are. These videos help by teaching me things which I take and bounce off of my therapist. I have mild psychosis with features of schizophrenia, (which was not always mild) generalized anxiety disorder, and panic disorder. I work full time. I was thought to need permanent institutionalization 20 years ago...
Here I am in an ever improving recovery. I am rich in insight. I have spiritual tools thanks to people like you Kati!!!
I have a request. I use CBD. I want to know what you think about cannabis.
Kati! My theory on burnout...at the end of a work day we are tired. When we wake up to go to work we are tired. There are so many negative things associated with tasks we perform frequently (such as a full time job) that I think our brain associates negativity with those tasks. It’s the same as how we train dogs. We use treats (positive reinforcement) so they associate the behavior we want with a good feeling. Bad behavior we deal with in reverse.
Also very cool when you think about the amygdala getting larger and the impact on the prefrontal cortex as it relates to some of the more impulsive symptoms of burnout like absenteeism, ethical issues, and irritability. The enlarged amygdala is pushing impulsivity!
I feel like burnout is a common occurrence I highschool because, for me personally, I usually put a lot of energy into competing assignment and project (which often results in a good grade), but since I don't really value my grades that much I don't get much of an immediate reward. Also I often hear my classmates talking about how they feel like the school schedules are too rigorous and don't really give them time to relax and take care of themselves. I also don't think, based on what my peers have told me, that when a teenagers expressed that they're tired to an adult, then the adult usually doesn't believe them.
Stella Shoemaker we used to call it”Senioritis”. That last stretch of senior year when you are past the breaking point
So I am doing 2 things just 2. Sleeping before 11 pm (block all digital devices before 10:30, In between 10:00- 10:30 listen calming music) and going for a morning walk(task is to just wear shoes). Excited to complete the tasks
I start intensive outpatient treatment today for anxiety. I love watching your videos they always help
Another great video, thank you Kati! It really helps me understand the difference between depression and burnout and many thanks to Dr. Lieberman, for his contribution. I really enjoyed watching this conversation and one highlight (and maybe eyeopener in some way) was, that he said, that burnout is probably another form of depression.
And that burnout is not only work-related, but also relates to bad relationships.
Thank you Kati, keep up your great work - your channel taught me a lot and helped me so much, also in evaluating my therapy!
I had experienced burnout and it brought me to the point of contemplating suicide. After an anxiety attack from the heavy workload & loss of heart in what I was doing I had a wake up call. I always thought I was never doing enough and after taking a break to step back. I realized how great I do have it and I am now seeking ways to really have a full life outside of work. Also, to actually enjoy the fruits of my labour which has paid off in ways I couldn't realize in the dread of another work day. So far, I am feeling a lot better now. But, thank you for touching on this topic in such depth. Super excited to watch the rest of this series. :)
This is an amazing sit down Kati, thank you!!
today is my second month without DOING ANY EFFORT ( both professionally and socially) , i haven't been able to go to class ( im a second year medstudent and it's not necessary to attend in my country ) , exams are coming up and i promised my self to go to a therapist after the exams but i need a quick fix, i feel trapped ( ps : I've been battling alone with depression for many years now, but i managed to stay the " straight A student" i was, even though i always leave work til the last minute but it's getting worse and worse )
ps have a good day ♥
I suffer from the exact things that you mentioned and I'm a third year medical student. unfortunately the attendance is compulsory in my country, so imagine having to go to classes everyday although you know you won't comprehend anything. i intended to ignore the situation for the upcoming three months -same like you, after exams end-. but I knew if the exams came while I'm in this state, it will be a matter of time for me to fail this year and i'd have to repeat it again and seriously that's alone pushed me to reach for help. month ago I booked an appointment to meet with a therapist and currently we're trying to work the situation out. I don't know yet if it's going to be effective or not but at least it's worth trying. have a nice day and if you could, you should seek a professional help.
This is so interesting! Like you said, a lot of people experience burnout these days, but knowing you’re not making it up or over exaggerating makes a huge difference. Thanks for sharing :)
The only perfect about my life atm was the timing of this video.
I've been depressed for months and I recently burnt out too, it's horrible and of course no one believes me.
Thank you for this video.
Well done Kati! Great to see how your channel is growing, and just getting better! We met about a year ago at MGM waiting to go on camera. You gave me some courage to start my channel.
Healing from burnout is so hard to me. It's a constant state that I should feel bad about myself for being dysfunctional member of society who has some special needs. My body doesn't accept the fact that I can relax and just rest for as long as it takes (I've worked hard to allow this luxury for myself). I've waked away from toxic environments but it's so strange when I don't hear that somebody judges me for not being productive, it gives me extra anxiety. Dunno how it will end for me but it surely be better someday!
Sad I missed this, it didn’t hit my sub box 🙃 Love keeping this discussion going though. I work in residential behavioral health and I love my job, I love impacting the lives of my clients and seeing their growth but it’s so easy to get burnt out when they go through aggressive/combative spikes in behavior.
Oh my gosh I absolutely love his voice it’s so soothing to listen to
The way I dealt with burnout from pre-existing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder [diagnosed at 13, I'm 31 now] and Major Depressive Disorder [diagnosed at 13, I'm 31 now] was to go on 12 months leave without pay...I no longer felt what I was doing as an accountant was meaningful...I'm 4 months in to my leave, but still feel burnt out and in the midst of an existential crisis. I take medication and have monthly therapy sessions with a psychologist, but still haven't felt any better...
I really like how you’re your natural self in your videos and you don’t really try to be a perfect person just because you’re a psychologist! Thank you so much! 😊😊😊
Dr. Lieberman is amazing! He reminds me of my own psychiatrist. Very knowledgeable. Love hearing his insight!
I am so exited to See this whole series I have delt with burnout lately
Thanks for your work.
Loved this video and loved learning more about burnout
Loving the animations! It really makes the terms easier to understand
The most interesting thing to me is that there is a psychological component and we could get help from a professional to reevaluate who we are, why we're doing things, and what we want now.
I've suffered from depression at times in my life especially as a teen and young adult when I had major breakdowns. A really toxic work environment in 2011 really messed me up though, and in general, the work I was doing burned me out over a course of 14 years, so now I'm trying to retrain into something less demanding.
I think it's interesting. We don't often think about work-life balance like it is a subjective thing. For entrepreneurs, I think a lot of people get drawn to the lifestyle with the expectation that it will decrease their workload and reduce their stress but often find that the opposite is true.
Thank you for this, Katie! I've suffered repeated burnout since beginning a new career 8 years ago (software engineering). Heavy workloads and long hours. Studying in a programme without support for mature students and again with long hours. In some cases bad management. The contractor cycle, shifting between financial insecurity and periods without work and high demand and high pressure. And a lot of impostor syndrome, with recruiting agencies, colleagues, expectations that put upskilling and retraining onto my own efforts (outside of work), etc. I've now reached the point of thinking of canning it, going back to study a different new career, and just do software as a hobby thing, plus it gives more time for enjoyable hobbies (Photography, Languages).
This is so helpful. Thank you.
Homework: I'm going to the museum with some friends this weekend on my day off and I'm doing a body balance class on the weekend too.
“Quit your fucking job!” I like this doctor 😂
I love this katie!
Thank you Kati for creating this wonderful video and giving me some tools to use. This is a wonderful topic to talk about. Please do more video on this wonderful topic.
much needed validation. It’s too the point of figuring how to change the circumstances or get the f out lol.
This series is tremendously helpful! I'm between therapists and psychiatrists right now and I'm just realizing that I had untreated burnout over the last several years in addition to my major depression. The headaches and brain fog, sleep trouble, and constant fatigue... I kept wondering why my medication changes weren't helping all this time and wondering what direction to go with my doctors. I have some new insight on what to talk to my next therapist about.
I needed this today! Thank you!
i loooove the animations. i mean content and topic ofc. but the animations. are. perfect.
Currently reducing my burnout by simply living day to day and trying not to focus on the future too much because that's a great source of anxiety for me! But then again seeing the bigger picture also helps?? Also lots of naps and cuddles when I'm at home from work.
Random video idea: could you compare and contrast BPD (borderline personality disorder) and RAD (reactive attachment disorder)
Love that you are talking about burning out. I definitely felt this way when I had a lot going on at home and went straight to college after graduating high school early. I ended up taking most of the year off and it helped
This opened my eyes, i now know why im always lethargic and not motivated enough in job i was so passionate about. The guilt theory 👍👍👍
My highlight is cartoon Kati. I agree, the amygdala actually growing was my biggest "OH WOW" moment. What a cool little dude looking after us. Burnout is very real and gosh don't I feel different now I live in a rural paradise and live where I work and love what I do. :)
Thank you for another great discussion Kati. It’s very comforting to know that professionals such as yourself and Dr. Lieberman are able to explain these issues so openly and simply. My thoughts are that feelings of burnout and depression are normal in our lives as humans. I think that what is so important is how each of us develop a sense of self awareness and instinctual confidence when we go thru those feelings, and it is so important that during that period, almost step outside of our body and mind to take an objective look at ourselves as it is happening. Then, we can see how it is possible to overcome it by acknowledging it, accepting that it is normal to feel that way, and gain perspective which is what will help us rid our ill thoughts. Almost like riding an ocean wave. We can survive it if we just believe that we are capable of handling it. And always knowing that we are not alone. Ever. 🙏❤️
I was so interested to hear that burnout takes some time to recover from. I had a horrible couple years at work. Even though this year is immeasurably better, I've still felt burned out. I am looking forward to much more from this series! ♥️
Thank you both for taking the time in making this to help us better understand ourselves. I've been trying to be more positive in just about everything, tho not easy at time's.