VERY familiar -- especially your insight about the cost of constantly having to prove yourself in an elitist industry. Thank you for sharing this, Anita. What was the useful book, if you don't mind me asking? The link goes to the Mind site about dissociation.
It took a lot of courage to tell this so openly Anita. I suffered a traumatic burn out many years ago, before anyone understood it, people just thought I’d lost the plot. A 20 year career went down the drain in one weekend. I came out the other side though, a lot poorer but got my mojo back. I rescued a dog, she rescued me. Super, super happy in my late 50s now. Good luck going forward. I said it before, and I’ll say it again…..your book ‘Ugly’ is superb and I’ve recommended it to all the women in my life.
What a powerful read Anita. I'm so sorry to hear you've been going through all of this. I haven't experienced a burnout before but I can massively relate to the overwhelm, in particular when thinking about the future (I have a lot of care commitments within my family). I really hope that you find a routine that gives you the balance you deserve and have worked so hard for. This was really brave to share and will help every reader enormously. I am rooting for you. XXX
I am coping with chronic burnout, too, but I am farther along the path and can share that you will get to a point where you regain your aliveness, and you will start to know when you are tipping into burnout mode or responses and what triggers them, and that will be helpful. There will be some things that you THOUGHT you enjoyed but were probably part of some aspect of what drove you to burnout and you won’t enjoy them again, so there is some grief and bewilderment. But there is another side once you’ve gone through it.
No YOU'RE the best. I loved your book and have been in awe of your achievements ever since I started following you here. This essay was incredibly vulnerable and powerful and you have such an authentic voice here that I'm sure many might recognise personal signs of burnout and act before feeling like a roadkill raccoon. Thanks for sharing!
Gosh this spoke to me. I’m so sorry to hear that you got to this point, but ‘silver lining’ is that you know what it’s all about so once you’re back on track you know the warning signs.
I burnt out late last year, masking and masking until I just crashed. Almost 7 months later, I’m finally starting to come back to myself again. I am not ‘normal’ but I’m maybe 50% there. I am finally learning not to rush myself. The good news is that is led to my ND diagnosis, which has really helped me make sense of myself.
VERY familiar -- especially your insight about the cost of constantly having to prove yourself in an elitist industry. Thank you for sharing this, Anita. What was the useful book, if you don't mind me asking? The link goes to the Mind site about dissociation.
Beautifully written and recognised a lot of it in myself. Everyday is a new step of figuring it out! We are all with you 🤲🏾
Thank you for sharing your experience in such a vulnerable way. You have so many people rooting for you! ❤️
It took a lot of courage to tell this so openly Anita. I suffered a traumatic burn out many years ago, before anyone understood it, people just thought I’d lost the plot. A 20 year career went down the drain in one weekend. I came out the other side though, a lot poorer but got my mojo back. I rescued a dog, she rescued me. Super, super happy in my late 50s now. Good luck going forward. I said it before, and I’ll say it again…..your book ‘Ugly’ is superb and I’ve recommended it to all the women in my life.
Sending you lots of PMA. Difficult to share this kinda stuff, certainly braver than me! So go on you for doing so. You are also not alone x
Thank you for sharing your experience I'm sure it will be informative and super helpful for others experiencing the same thing
Thank you for sharing. I hope you do manage to find your new, more sustainable (for you) normal.
Thank you for sharing and wishing you a good/peaceful recovery, whatever that looks like. 🫶🏻🥰
Thank you for sharing and articulating what so many of us can’t put our finger on.
What a powerful read Anita. I'm so sorry to hear you've been going through all of this. I haven't experienced a burnout before but I can massively relate to the overwhelm, in particular when thinking about the future (I have a lot of care commitments within my family). I really hope that you find a routine that gives you the balance you deserve and have worked so hard for. This was really brave to share and will help every reader enormously. I am rooting for you. XXX
Welcome back! It's good to see you're feeling better now. Two years ago, I suffered from a massive burnout, and your feelings resonated with me.
Thank you. 🙏 Burnout is a very real bitch and it seems hard to avoid (well at my age and stage in my career
I am coping with chronic burnout, too, but I am farther along the path and can share that you will get to a point where you regain your aliveness, and you will start to know when you are tipping into burnout mode or responses and what triggers them, and that will be helpful. There will be some things that you THOUGHT you enjoyed but were probably part of some aspect of what drove you to burnout and you won’t enjoy them again, so there is some grief and bewilderment. But there is another side once you’ve gone through it.
No YOU'RE the best. I loved your book and have been in awe of your achievements ever since I started following you here. This essay was incredibly vulnerable and powerful and you have such an authentic voice here that I'm sure many might recognise personal signs of burnout and act before feeling like a roadkill raccoon. Thanks for sharing!
Gosh this spoke to me. I’m so sorry to hear that you got to this point, but ‘silver lining’ is that you know what it’s all about so once you’re back on track you know the warning signs.
I burnt out late last year, masking and masking until I just crashed. Almost 7 months later, I’m finally starting to come back to myself again. I am not ‘normal’ but I’m maybe 50% there. I am finally learning not to rush myself. The good news is that is led to my ND diagnosis, which has really helped me make sense of myself.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Blessings of love and admiration‼️