I was crying watching this! I have ADHD, and Depression, but had never experienced anxiety. I have 2 Master's degrees, and study and take care of older adults. 4 Months ago, I was let go of my research job that I was very good at and liked a lot, although pay was BS and stagnant and had me working 70-80 hour weeks for months and months on end. They just took it from me. Without 0 warnings or faults of mine. Since then, my GF left, and I haven't been able to find another full-time job despite hundreds of applications that I've sent out. Anything from working at a liquor store to a university. Now, I have had 2 anxiety attacks, (not being able to breath, high heart beat, nausea, vertigo, extreme tiredness, feeling like people's normal behaviour is annoying or their voice is hurting your ear) both times when I was at work and didn't want to be there, there was a sound in my head saying: "GET OUT!" and I'm always tired, aaaaalways. Despite having 0 money and literally being days away from homelessness, I don't want to go the little amount of hours that I do work. I don't care if I don't make money. I don't care if I become homeless. I just want to rest! I have cancelled maybe 7-8 shifts in the past 2 weeks despite not having any money. Even when I do work, I'm always tired AF, always thinking when can I go home. I live alone and even cleaning the house is really hard. I'm gonna try talking to a doctor tomorrow! Thanks so much for being the educated, empathetic, kind, and non-judgemental friend that I don't have here :) ❤
Very good video. Thanks Headspace. One of the messages I get: The person who is suffering is the problem. So the person must be changed. But leave the toxic social environment alone. These short breaks are a fine idea, but for some so is organizing to find some way to stop creating the conditions that cause chronic stress in the first place.
Symptoms of burnout: 1) Profound emotional exhaustion 2) Generalized negativity (aka cynicism) 3) Feelings of professional inefficacy (not actual inefficacy, just feelings of it) Burnout involves: the accumulation of stresses (& therefore cortisol upticks) over a period of time The uncompleted stress cycles just continue to accumulate for days or weeks on end Burnout is reversible, but it can take months to undo
Needed to watch that ! Easy by saying, Hard by doing.....it's a hard progress that needs time and by that time you often fall back in negativity. But its so important to get back on track. Work should not be your life, selfcare is more important.
So does this mean taking time off when you would normally be working? Like for the macro break, taking a Friday off when you'd be working? Or does a weekend away from work count? Meso breaks? Does that mean leaving at 3 once a week? Or do evenings after leaving work and before going to sleep count?
I'm pretty sure a macro break can be on a sunday... The point is to disconnect from the stress (internet, phone etc...), and get out into nature or otherwise be with yourself... Its not about x nr of vacation days... But just my personal interpretation : ) All the best!
I thought that, but also taking one day off per month to disengage from work stress doesn't sound at all like enough to me! And going somewhere new isn't restful to everyone. But maybe I'm misunderstanding something
It was great learning three kinds of breaks and seeing how I already kind of have those in my schedule. I really like this video:) I just have a ? Is it okay if I spend my macro and meso breaks indoors, such as reading a book or watching a movie? I would LOVE to be able to go outdoors, but I cannot drive myself to places yet nor do I have any friends or family interested to try it out, spending time outside as a break. I am still trying to be completely detached from school/work on these breaks, though.
What about when this is caused by bullying/mobbing? Is it better to quit altogether for the sake of your mental health? I've been signed off by a doctor for about a month...and I just don't want my contract to be renewed, even though that means being jobless.
Amazing how things like meditation and yoga have become mainstream in the West when just a couple of decades ago Eastern medical wisdom was still being laughed out the door as some kind of gimmick.
@@EqualityOnEarth it's what I am doing now but I feel guilty as if there was something wrong with me and this is not legit :( plus, if you go back afterwards, there could be retaliation. Did it happen to you?
@@Anto_81 People were very understanding when I came back. More than I thought. And actually I felt the respect I got at work was increased as I set my borders. Maybe that will help you! :) Being vulnerable is a strength.
Once you have a burnout the hardest thing is that your body can’t do anything, everything is tireing.
I was crying watching this!
I have ADHD, and Depression, but had never experienced anxiety.
I have 2 Master's degrees, and study and take care of older adults. 4 Months ago, I was let go of my research job that I was very good at and liked a lot, although pay was BS and stagnant and had me working 70-80 hour weeks for months and months on end. They just took it from me. Without 0 warnings or faults of mine. Since then, my GF left, and I haven't been able to find another full-time job despite hundreds of applications that I've sent out. Anything from working at a liquor store to a university.
Now, I have had 2 anxiety attacks, (not being able to breath, high heart beat, nausea, vertigo, extreme tiredness, feeling like people's normal behaviour is annoying or their voice is hurting your ear) both times when I was at work and didn't want to be there, there was a sound in my head saying: "GET OUT!" and I'm always tired, aaaaalways. Despite having 0 money and literally being days away from homelessness, I don't want to go the little amount of hours that I do work. I don't care if I don't make money. I don't care if I become homeless. I just want to rest! I have cancelled maybe 7-8 shifts in the past 2 weeks despite not having any money. Even when I do work, I'm always tired AF, always thinking when can I go home. I live alone and even cleaning the house is really hard.
I'm gonna try talking to a doctor tomorrow!
Thanks so much for being the educated, empathetic, kind, and non-judgemental friend that I don't have here :) ❤
Very good video. Thanks Headspace. One of the messages I get: The person who is suffering is the problem. So the person must be changed. But leave the toxic social environment alone. These short breaks are a fine idea, but for some so is organizing to find some way to stop creating the conditions that cause chronic stress in the first place.
Personally I always found the endless meetings the most unproductive hours of the day.
Yes!
HowToADHD covered this topic recently.
Super helpful
Thank you DR Sahar Yusof for this precious advice.🙏
Symptoms of burnout:
1) Profound emotional exhaustion
2) Generalized negativity (aka cynicism)
3) Feelings of professional inefficacy (not actual inefficacy, just feelings of it)
Burnout involves:
the accumulation of stresses (& therefore cortisol upticks) over a period of time
The uncompleted stress cycles just continue to accumulate for days or weeks on end
Burnout is reversible, but it can take months to undo
Needed to watch that ! Easy by saying, Hard by doing.....it's a hard progress that needs time and by that time you often fall back in negativity. But its so important to get back on track. Work should not be your life, selfcare is more important.
Thanks Dr. Sahar Yousef!
So does this mean taking time off when you would normally be working?
Like for the macro break, taking a Friday off when you'd be working? Or does a weekend away from work count?
Meso breaks? Does that mean leaving at 3 once a week? Or do evenings after leaving work and before going to sleep count?
I'd like to know this too. Taking off one day a month sounds great but your employer may disagree.
I'm pretty sure a macro break can be on a sunday... The point is to disconnect from the stress (internet, phone etc...), and get out into nature or otherwise be with yourself... Its not about x nr of vacation days... But just my personal interpretation : ) All the best!
I thought that, but also taking one day off per month to disengage from work stress doesn't sound at all like enough to me! And going somewhere new isn't restful to everyone. But maybe I'm misunderstanding something
It was great learning three kinds of breaks and seeing how I already kind of have those in my schedule.
I really like this video:)
I just have a ?
Is it okay if I spend my macro and meso breaks indoors, such as reading a book or watching a movie? I would LOVE to be able to go outdoors, but I cannot drive myself to places yet nor do I have any friends or family interested to try it out, spending time outside as a break. I am still trying to be completely detached from school/work on these breaks, though.
Applying the term burnout ONLY to the paid workspace is to invalidate it's existence in non-work domains of life
Thank you headspace for this great video! Exactly what I needed right now.
This was helpful. Thank you.
Really good video on a topic still a bit complicated to understand :) Thanks Doctor, and thanks Headspace :)
What about when this is caused by bullying/mobbing? Is it better to quit altogether for the sake of your mental health? I've been signed off by a doctor for about a month...and I just don't want my contract to be renewed, even though that means being jobless.
Thank you so much for this video ❤️
So informative and needed!
Thanks for sharing good information.!
This was super helpful.
Amazing how things like meditation and yoga have become mainstream in the West when just a couple of decades ago Eastern medical wisdom was still being laughed out the door as some kind of gimmick.
We don’t get the luxury of stopping for our mental health cause none of us can afford to
What if I've been taking breaks and slowed down but still feel the same?
🙏 waiting for that kind of brother and sister who support me 😭😭😭.....
Commander Sheppard
The music 😂 makes me feel like I'm in mass effect
Hackett out
TLDR: Take time off. 1 day per month. 3 hours per week. 10 min a day. Throw in a head massage. Disconnect from work. Do a hobby.
Not move or Freeze
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fax ong ngl
Another component of burnout is a toxic work environment.
That's what I'm worried about. I feel like there's nothing we can do about that....
For me going on sick leave was a good solution. Healed myself and had some think to think.
@@EqualityOnEarth it's what I am doing now but I feel guilty as if there was something wrong with me and this is not legit :( plus, if you go back afterwards, there could be retaliation. Did it happen to you?
@@Anto_81 People were very understanding when I came back. More than I thought. And actually I felt the respect I got at work was increased as I set my borders. Maybe that will help you! :) Being vulnerable is a strength.
We need a break from the rat race crazy world.
She is Muslim and not wearing burka, Allah will punish her
🙏 waiting for that kind of brother and sister who support me 😭😭😭.....