The Fastest Way to Recover from Burnout 

I've been burnt out for so long that I feel like I want a break for the rest of my life tbh Edit 3 years later: found out at 32 I have adhd and this comment that still gets attention all this time later (so it keeps popping up for me) makes a lot more sense.

"Burnout is caused when the reward for what we do isn't with the amount of effort or work we have to put it." - Kati Morton. Thank you for this eye opening sentence!

Reasons for me: - Fulltime work and only 2 days free - The biggest part of my paycheck goes into surviving and being able to show up at work - No money for the hobby I want - Not fitting in at work - Lots of family problems - No appreciation at work, money as the only reward doesn't help me - 'Pretending' at work, emotional labor - Lack of perspective for the future in these times we're living in

School really burnt me out this year.

All the crap in 2020 has just broken my emotions I just... feel dry of everything

As a student, summer is incredibly important and is a great time to heal from burn out. Personally, swimming, painting, and sleeping helps alot. Taking a break is definitely important after an entire semester of sleep deprivation lol

Wow I just realized I really don't get any breaks. I'm always multi tasking. Even when I eat meals. My brain is thinking of what's next. Really makes sense.. Sometimes we have to hear how important a little thing is really a big thing we need to appreciate. Thank you once again

I’ve found that sometimes it’s not that I’m burnt out but it’s that I need the right activities and human connection to engage me. One conversation with someone can take me from feeling like dying and just going to bed to then wanting to run and jump around like a child. Moving through burnout took a lot of clearing of emotions like despair and apathy.

Take a break every 45 minutes? I wish, my boss would fire me.

Perfect break: Turn off phone. Go into the forest, meditate a bit, enjoy the fresh air and nature, listen to a bit of music, take a nice bath, go to bed early. To me, you know, yes breaks are an important part of burn out recovery, but I wouldn't overestimate the (long term) impact, because what made you not care for yourself in the first place? What makes you feel like you are not validated in ypur relationships or at work? Becaue your partner and colleagues are arseholes or maybe because you were abused as a child and neglected and told yourself you weren't worthy and nobody liked you because you were bad in order to survive? Or what sucks your energy really? Is it that your work consumes so much energy or that maybe you have some trauma that holds your life energy back. And you know, what I consider really important is this: Don't expect different outcomes if you put in the same things over and over again. So even if you have taken a break, I'm sorry but it's not gonna be enough, you are going to find yourself struggling again if you don't go to the roots of the problems and make a bigger change. (But at first taking a break is also important.)

Ideas: 1) exercise maybe 4-5 days a week with resistance some but mostly aerobic 2) prioritize eating regular healthy meals for calorie needs 3) prioritize working with a therapist weekly 4) spoil yourself doing something fun 5) pursue your actual passions in free time or professionally 6) mix up your life routine from time to time or make it consistent if you're too mixed up 7) laugh. Find shit to laugh at. They should offer tickle services or absurdity services. I'm sure whatever is released here is antiburnout chemically. 8) find emotionally filling relationships, not draining ones. As someone who doesn't have the luxury of vacation time or sick days, these things keep me going.

I began suffering burnout 8 months ago but carried on working under extreme pressure. I was suffering physically (high blood pressure, etc) as well as mentally (exhaustion, etc). I used ALL the techniques Kati described. It kept me at work, but the extreme pressure had not been addressed by my bosses. Eventually, the flood gates burst 3 months ago and I was broken. 6 weeks later I went back to work not appreciating how deep my “injury” was. 4 weeks after that I crashed again. Finally, I realised that recovery is more than just simply “take a break”. I cannot “race” back to work.... I am having therapy and am learning to take one day at a time and be patient. I cannot RUSH my recovery.

My issue is feeling guilty about taking time off, so the break does not actually feel like a break but like a failure.

I have designated Sundays as my lazy day. I do whatever I feel like doing... If I feel like doing nothing, I stay at home and read a good book or binge watch my favorite show. If I feel like going out, I go and have lunch at my favorite restaurant. It is whatever I feel like doing when I wake up! It definitely places me in a great mind set the rest of the week.

Sad thing is I don't even know what recharges me or gives me joy.

I burnt out extremely bad several years ago and I have been slowly realizing that I never fully recovered and have been pushing through a consistent state of burnout since then. I am with s I, I feel like I need to take the next year or 2 off at a minimum. Small breaks dont work, week breaks dont work, I think I am just too far gone and need to stop for a long time.

I had a burnout syndrome 20 years ago and have changed my entire life since. I don’t take vacations anymore. Vacations never helped me and were always stressful… packing/unpacking bags, standing in lines, waiting for trains, boats, airplanes. I live my quiet life now, keeping my inner balance with sleep, walks, sometimes watching a movie.

How I am keeping burn out at bay: Schedule time off every so often Plan vacation time Saying NO when needed Vacation destinations that are all inclusive so I get a break from the mundane every day tasks and have an opportunity to be bored and relaxed. Listen to relaxing music Making time for my hobby and ignoring the guilt.

I think it's also important to note that sometimes what we like as a hobby may not necessarily count as rest and self-care. For example, I may love sewing, knitting, crafting but that may also feel like a project. And if so, it's not self-care. The rest in the self-care must feel restful, more like play and do nothing, to reset. Thank you for your videos. I too work in the mental health profession and relate, and I like and appreciate what you do.

First. Time i dealt with burnout, i was, 17-18. Was working two jobs. Home stuff jot going well. I eventually took a few weeks off and just watched tv. Did nothing.

i feel so lost & tired and sick. i wake up tired and i find myself struggling to even take care of myself. ive had major depressive disorder for most of my 21yrs and i really spiraled out when i was 16 & was hospitalized. nothing makes the fatigue truly go away>> even while i was on medicine. i have to live a ridiculous high maintenance life style (working out 6 days a week, taking care of my basic needs, eating extremely well, remaining sober, praying/meditating) just to feel somewhat near happy and tht within itself usually only sticks for a bout a month at a time before i spiral out again & double back the time i'll remain in a depressive episode. i feel like there's no win-win. i dont feel suicidal or sad anymore but i find myself wanting to kill myself more than ever now than before just to escape the awful cycle and feeling so exhausted and burnt out all the time. i feel like a caricature of who i knew myself to be, i feel stupid and literally have cognitively declined to the point i can hardly remember things or even faces. im so sick of living and feeling like this but i have no idea where to turn or how to actually help myself. im so low-functioning and codependent compared to the self-sufficient self i used to be as a teenager before i tried killing myself and crashing like i did at 16. i want to be normal it hurts me that i havent been able to escape all of this. im weak but im still trying to choose to live. ig im just venting or looking for some guidance/tips.

I'm so burned out, I've shut down. Not working. Not functioning. It's like my mind and body just shut down? How do I come back? First step suggestions. This has been like 3 years. My life is falling apart.

Better listen to the advices, or you will end up like me- a complete wreck, suicidal, have tremors and constant anxiety, now leaving my career before I snap and endanger myself. Get help while it is minor, do not wait for things to simmer.

I am so burnt out right now. 😭 I have been working the same job for almost four years now and I only make $9.45 an hour. My schedule also varies from week to week making it impossible to plan anything or take some time for myself. Plus my job is at a very busy retail store. So it is fast paced and stressful. I work 8 hour shifts with only 30 minute lunch breaks bc we are short staffed. And my main boss is always stressed out which leaks onto the rest of us. I have decided to look for a new job. I don't know if it will be better but I have to try. At this point I am very unhappy. 😢 I can't remember what it was like to wake up happy in the mornings and I feel I have nothing to look forward to anymore. I have to try and find my happiness again.

Thank you kati💕 Recovery is a process not perfection

I’m several years late for this video but it’s still very relevant! I’ve been consistently burnt out for about 15 years now 🙃. No exaggeration. The only real breaks I have (outside of sleeping lol) are the moments I take to shower or eat and most times I’m planning things I need to do during those times too! This video was the sign I needed to take a week long staycation - no planning, no itinerary, just doing nothing.

Hi Kati, can you do a video on bullying in the workplace (specifically if it’s your manager that’s bullying you)

I feel really burnt out from excessive work, may it be school, chores, etc. my parents don’t care about how I feel and it makes me tired and even the things I like to do are no longer fun to me I have litterally no motivation whatsoever

Such a helpful video Kati! As a recovering perfectionist, I am still in the early stages of ALLOWING myself to rest when I need it. When I do rest, it can be a huge struggle to quiet the voice in the back of my head that's always got a list of "more productive" things I "should" be doing. I appreciate the reminder that taking breaks is a necessary part of being a healthy human! I think a lot of Americans are so entrenched in a capitalistic mindset that we believe we are only worth as much as we can work or produce. It's really unhealthy.

"Burnout is caused when the reward for what we do isn't commensurate with the amount of effort or work we have to put in." Dang - that hit hard today. Thank you, I needed some perspective! Will definitely be watching the rest of the series (and clocking in some me time to do so).

My problem is burnout from dealing with certain people, one toxic that I can't cut out entirely & one that just needs a little work to keep from going the toxic route. The nice thing is I'm getting a fair amount of mental health recovery while recovering from surgery. The physical recovery requires little walks which the weather has been great for. The mental recovery has been filled with no morning alarm clock, adult coloring books, sitting on our deck listening to nature &, with more physical healing, it will shortly include a little videogaming & playing with my makeup however I feel.

Can’t thank you enough for this series - recovery has been such a long journey - wanting to be better but knowing it’s one day at a time. This helps so much

Hi Kati. Thank you for hard work and dedication to your community. This series on Burnout has been tremendous! Happy Monday to you!

I'm actually watching this on my way to therapy! One of the reasons: Burnout... Love your Videos Kati!! ❤

Kati, you're incredible! Yes, taking breaks is so, so important. Thank you so much for sharing!! Your videos are always so helpful and have the greatest tips.

I was just watching an interview with Floor Jansen, singer for Nightwish, who was talking about her burnout and how she recovered. Thanks for teaching us more about it, Kati!

Thank you for another great video. Have been waiting for this particular video since the beginning of the series! Go Kati!!!!

Taking the next couple decades off, planning on becoming homeless and dying on the streets, honestly pretty excited about the idea.

I wish I could take a vacation from school but even my weekends are school. School, school, school

I'm too poor to afford vacation and too poor to miss work. It's a privilege to be able to just recover from burnout

When the reward is not equivalent to the work. Thank you I feel validated….and I think we’re not talking about delayed gratification here, but the sense that we’re living while we are progressing towards a goal. I need to balance my life better in this way. This was very helpful. Thank you very much for putting this together

I work in healthcare in the UK and work in excess of 12 hours per shift. I try to take all my breaks and do two shifts at a time with two days off in between. I'm starting to cycle to and from work to incorporate fitness into my daily schedule.

I totally agree with this, we all need a break 💕

Honestly, I know I'm 3 years late. I've just found this particular video today from Kati's channel, and boy do I need it. I'm a student and I study 12 subjects + after school materials. It used to always be fun for me cause I actually enjoy learning and exploring new things/ideas (+ the parental expectations of being the good kid of course) . But I've just been really hard on myself these past 3 years. I haven't been treating myself right and I certainly haven't been very gracious everytime I did a mistake or two. It's always been family business this, family business that, study this, study that, work here, work there, an so on. I'm not lying when I said that I have been ambitious since I was like 12 (a bean), but It started rolling down these past few weeks. I've just finished this very important exam i've been studying and praying and stressing about for like a year or so, so as you can probably tell I am quite estatict. But I started losing this sense of caring about those little details I've always been caring about for years. Like at school/at home for example. I still (as usual) force myself to study and do work, but I couldn't help but to feel like I'm so done and tired. I've been sleeping and trying to entertain myself longer than I have ever done in a few years. Yet I couldn't find that exhaustion being done with me, if you get what I mean.

My fav things to do is take a "time out" about 10 minutes of it's something light that's causing me stress. If I get TOO stressed out, I'll stay in and watch good movies for a few days and eat "better for me" foods until I feel like I can get back out and be social again. I love you for saying "it all depends on what recharges you, and how much time you need"! You're so right! Every circumstance is different, sometimes a few minutes helps, sometimes a whole week is needed! Thank you Kati!

I am lucky enough that I was able to negotiate a 4 day work week whittled down from 5, since I almost always go into overtime/have long days. The three day weekend really helps me reset before heading back into the grind and I noticed a sharp decline in my burnout as a result. Also my stay-cation over winter holidays is so fundamental for recharging before the new year.

I suffered from a burnout during my job. I had a comfortable wage, living in the hotspot in a great city. But I was just not spiritually charged i guess. So, i decided to make a big decision to quit my job, sold my condo and went back to school to learn more in a completely new city in a different country. Best move ever.

Just yesterday on my day off, I went for a long bike ride in the sunshine. Went to the park & Down town to the Mall. It was awesome! 😁❤️ It was worth it even though I had a flat tire the next day 😂. Other things I like to do are go out and watch a movie, or take long walks, and listen to music while I'm walking, eat out. Meditation is a daily thing for me. Sometimes I'll spend a long time drawing...I write poetry quite often. I'm lucky enough to have vacation time where I can take a week off every other month. When I do that, I mostly just veg out, sleep in... play video games. I'll take a trip to a local park even, or go to a local event. I used to never do these things, and it seemed like my life revolved around work too much, so I started really questioning what I wanted out of life.

Wow, what good advice and tips those are. Thank you so much.

Thanks kati. This series has really made me realize how miserable i have been. Thanks for helping me figure out life. Much love

Thank you Kati! Your videos are always very helpful 😁

Burnout does NOT go away by itself! I'm 23 years old, currently in the burnout zone. Spent last 4 years on a startup, lost touch with all of my "friends" from school, have extra 10-15kg of weight. Maybe some of you will find useful what I'll write next, I will be brief and leave few tips I learned the hard way. 1) Love & Social life is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT Do NOT isolate yourself socially, whether its in the context of work or love. It doesn't work, simply put. I realized that nothing in life is fun if its not social at its core, even if it doesn't look that way. For example some guy goes into his garage and practices drums, nobody can hear him, but one day he is at the local concert, playing drums and he gets the reward of being recognized, higher social status in the eyes of the people he cares about. So, its social. Everything is, I don't have a fancy psych degree but it's so obvious at this point. Everything we do goes back to social one way or the other. So, Don't remove social aspect from anything you do. My rule from now on is, whatever I do, whether a hobby, work, projects anything, it has to be with at least 1 person and even additionally online groups etc.. Otherwise I don't want to do it, I know what it will lead to. 2) Take rest SERIOUSLY! It's okay to not work and not feel guilty about it. If I worked mon-fri, 12h/day and had weekends off (work only 2-3h/day) I would probably still be able to go hard. Just think about Germany, where people have over 1 month of vacation time and on Sunday almost the entire country is not working, yet they are still a 5 trillion dollar economy (actually on Legatum Institute's Prosperity Index Germany is in 8th place in the world, compared to US (18) & Canada (14), it goes to show that you can have a successful country/society without the burnout, 100h/week bulls**t culture. Well it makes sense, if someone consistently works 10h/day, Mon-Fri and someone else works 100h/week but they burnout and become exponentially unproductive and unfocused. I don't know if there have been any studies or data on this but I deeply believe that the hustle/work hard culture in North America is contributing to the opioid crisis you guys have there. This is my train of though: Work 100h/week, burnout, get fired (lack of productivity), substance abuse/coping mechanism. Please, take breaks! It's okay to "chill" a bit. 3) Say NO to the burnout culture & F-Elon (I guess tip 2, chapter II) I admire him, but F**K Elon Musk, 100h/week stuff, you don't need that, I think that kind of thinking lead me to this, wanting to become a millionaire super fast, to the point that I have totally reverted to old school. Focus on saving, invest in real estate, over time get into real estate development along the way live my life travel have a family, who says you need to become wealthy in 20s (in fact avg. millionaire is 50+, avg successful entrepreneur is 45, people (myself included) watch too many motivational YT videos displaying the extra ordinary and think its going to happen to them too, it could, but its about the odds) Guess what! Humans are a social animal! Turns out you can't pause life to build a startup quickly and exit with few million dollars in 3-5 years. I think there might be few types of burnout. For example, as Kati said its about pain and reward, there is not reward from the pain and effort invested, I think my burnout is related to not having deep relationships and friendship. Startups (and career in general) are/is hard so you better have a rewarding love life to compensate for all the effort (love life == romantic, friends, family even kids, but love/relationships). What I have noticed through this period is that my thoughts went from philosophical and ideas to fantasizing about social interactions, its really incredible how powerful your brain is, to the point that it forces you to think about things you crave, its really remarkable. So, in closing, I have put myself in a position where I have no friends at the age of 23 and I don't know how one makes friends as an adult. But that's my problem now, I hope the tips and advice above helps you pull a handbrake before you drive off the cliff friends. Disclaimer: These are my own views, I could be wrong on some things I have said, feel free to reply, I'm hyper open-minded.

I love Kati! Keep doing what you’re doing girl!!! 💕

Thank you! My candle is burnt at both ends so I needed this video 💖

Thanks for everything Kati!

😭😭 I’m soooo burnt out!!!! 😭😭 thank you for creating this video! Definitely reminded me of the importance of taking breaks... and not feeling bad about even taking breaks. I have not been doing self care so that’s definitely part of it. Meditate, breathing exercises, be outside in nature, exercise, massage. I have been going to therapy tho which is helpful for 1/7 days a week. But it’s up to ME to actually do something about the other 6 days. Which actually inspires me to create a video on the importance of self care the hours days you don’t have therapy.

I appreciate knowing it is ok to basically just need to (in my words) simply veg out and do nothing. WITHOUT GUILT! Thank you for all the breakdown and options. It’s simple and yet amazing!

I love your energy, giving-ness, and great way of expressing your knowledge. .

Thank you Kati Helpful advice! Keep up the good work!

Thank you for these videos Kati 💕

just in time when i need it the most 💛 thanks Kati

Thank you for bringing this topic up Kati! Yoga Nidra which is a lying down meditation is so helpful for me. I've also been practicing Qigong from a RU-vidr named Lien Ho. This combination with eating healthy and trying to sleep better is bringing me back to life from chronic fatigue and burnout. I also go to acupuncture once a week, which is helping me with my arthritis and joint issues.

Thanks for the tips! I'm super interested in preventing entrepreneur burnout for my clients, so I listen to almost everything I can about it

Thank you! I like to go on adventures and just use mindfulness everyday

Thanks for such an amazing video! I'm currently struggling with my second burnout and this is the list of activities I came up with to recover. Still WIP but it may help somebody: 1. Meditate daily 2. Go for a walk in nature or listening to a motivational podcast if in the city 3. Do sports that you like: swimming, aerial silk, pole dance, cycling, etc 4. Listen to motivational podcasts 5. Do Yoga, stretching or meditation using essential oils with your favorite scent 6. Talk with your favorite people: your mom, friend, psychologist, etc 7. Do something creative: paint, drawing, singing, dancing, etc 8. Laugh. Either alone watching a movie or with friends 9. Instrospection. In writing or just thinking about it 10. Gratitude diary 11. Before going to bed, think about what was your favorite part of the day and why 12. Ask your self: why am I so stressed? Then keep repeating why 5 or 7 times. This helps to get perspective. 13. Do anything else that distracts your mind from your problems 14. Clean and order your house 15. Spoil yourself: time to go for your favorite icecream, restaurant, or just going shopping to find some nice clothes 16. Travel 17. Make a list of all your strenghts 18. Ask your inner circle what are your strengths and make a list of all the answers. Whenever you are feeling low or doubting yourself, read this list again 19. Free journaling 20. Make a list of the things that energize yourself, then another list of the things that take your energy. Do more of the good ones, less of the bad ones. 21. Listen to your favorite music. The one that calms you or energizes you. 22. Try to understand what is it in your current situation that is not aligned which your values. 23. Grab some small colorfull papers and write motivational phrases in them. Then hang them near your desk, on your fridge or wherever you will see them every day 24. Lay under the sun, don't forget the sun screen. 25. Smile, it makes your brain believe that you are happy. Fake it till you make it. I hope this helps! :D

Best informative video on the subject! You get to the point quickly and great advice! ❤❤

reasons for me: I studied non stop this yr even did online schooling so i dont go to school to have time to study harder for my college entrance exams, i never took a break and dealt with a lot of family issues at the same time non stop, never left the house either but the grades never were perfect and im a perfectionist , i got crazier and crazier

I found reading "The Burnout Society" was useful for me in terms of understanding the problem from a more sociological/ philosophical perspective.

I appreciate the simplicity of this!

I've been burnout three times in my life and the second one was my worst. Constant anxiety to the point of having panic attacks, no motivation, feeling hopeless. Took me months to recover. But during the last one I managed to notice it early. I realised I'm losing my motivation for work and that i'm losing my temper extremely quick and questioning my sanity. Pain all over my body and using food for comfort. Listen to your body and any time you're tired and feel like you're losing yourself, sit down and examine yourself.

Thanks, loved this video. Finally someone that nailed the whole point!

This was needed and helpful. Thanks 🙂

Why isn't burnout mentioned as an actual disorder in the DSM? Why isn't burnout recognized by most mental and medical health professionals?

This past week was my breaking point. Busy schedule, shortstaffed, negative coworkers, management that doesn't care. I'm glad I took 2 days and took a long weekend. Take time for yourself before you decide to quit your job.

I work hard and then try to get a week off of work every month and a half or so. I set my schedule to where I get Tuesdays and Thursdays off so I always look forward to those days. This last week I was up North seeing my boyfriend and that was fantastic! I loved almost every second of it!

Thank you for making this video. I really should take a break and just relax. I usually feel better after a day of two.

Loved the video kati! I personally to take breaks will walk my dog during homework and not do homework Friday night because as a student Saturday’s and sundays need to be all homework days as throughly the week

Thank you for all u do

Very informative. Thank you

Creativity is what's helping me and also connecting to nature. Doing relaxing, hands on activities but in a slow paced way. Like painting, or taking care of my fish tank or some gardening.

Kati, I love your videos. Helps me relax and destress from school.

I try to make sure I get some decent nature time each week. If I don't, I definitely notice my underlying stress increases. I also try to get some alone, quiet time each day. As a highly sensitive person, this helps me recharge my batteries to continue with this crazy thing we call life.

Oh my, I missed a lot this kind of videos! Saludos desde Argentina!

I like to find a pleasant, picturesque spot and sit there for a while, preferably one surrounded by nature. Or lay in bed reading for a day or two.

If i think of taking a break my mind tells me it will be a waste of time. Keep doing what you're doing it will get better

Your videos make me refreshed and recharged!

Sometimes reflecting back on why we set out to do something and the underlying objectives of our mission or goal so to speak can help to again motivate and propel toward the end zone. Thanks again for your presentation.

Oh how I love yellow, your top is so pretty and it looks great on you, and I would absolutley wear it in a second! 😍 It fits your sunny and warm personality perfectly!

I'll leave a comment here. It's almost 2 weeks since the result of the board exam for teachers was out. I felt so exhausted because I wasn't able to received a reward that I expected. I put so much effort on that and I prepared so much for that. People will mocked me because I am too focused on review nd others would just past the exam on a gauge of "Let-it-be" type. I finding my ways out of this burnout. Thanks for the help Kati.🥰

some of the things i like to do to prevent/help burnout are dancing every day, drawing, writing, and engaging in stimulating conversations

Perfect video I really needed this today 🙏

Quite interesting stuff, really. And, moreover, you look like a very nice person, which makes it even more fun to watch and think over ... Thank you.

I see a lot of people joking about getting fired or they couldn't take a break every 45 minutes. I used to have the same reaction when a therapist told me this years ago. However, I eventually tried it back then and still use it now. The type of job you have will mean you may have to be creative with how you take a break. For example when i worked in retail i couldn't go anywhere every hour. Instead I would take 5 mins every hour to be mindful. How's my breathing, drink some water, stretch. I work in an office now I still try to do the same thing. But now it includes a walk around the building, chatting with a coworker, stepping outside for fresh air. 5 mins is all I allow myself until lunch. So all jokes aside try it for a day or two it will help.

Sometimes it takes a step back. I know for me when I burn out I sleep a lot. I do make time for healthy meals and other activities that I enjoy. For self-care I love writing, washing my face each morning and night and drinking water.

Im so burned out I am willing to quit, go hungry, become homeless and just sleep.

Knitting. Lots of knitting. I've knitted a scarf, a hat, a right glove and working on the left one. Finally have felt good enough to file my taxes. Still recovering. But now I get to be warm and cozy while recovering!

I was told by a psychiatrist who co-wrote a book on burnout that the only ways to recover from burnout are to practise meditation, & mindfulness daily; & get CBT for the personality trait of perfectionism & people pleasing.

you literally asked me the same question i had and i thought this video had the answer really helpfull .....i was so tired of thinking and your solution was for me to think

Hi Kati, I'm currently recovering from what I'd like to call a cognitive burnout or a stress related fatigue syndrome that happened almost 2 and a half years ago, and I'm finally getting back to a some of the capabilities I had before the "burnout"(without getting crippled by depression, anxiety or fatigue). Resulting from not having worked for almost 2 years, regular check ups with doctors, and a lot of C.B.T. (Cognitive behavioral therapy) and now finally being able to do some rehabilitative work training for 2h a day. But I find it a little hard to talk about in English. In Swedish we use the word "Utmattningssyndrom" which translates to fatigue syndrome, but as that is something else and this being more closely related to "burnout" (or a more severe version of it (or even occupational burnout as the symptoms seem to be similar) it's a little hard to discuss in English as you don't seem to have a clear diagnosis for this. It falls under F43.8A in the ICD-10 as "Other reactions to severe stress" and since I personally know a fair few who also have been diagnosed with the same, it makes it even stranger to me that we don't hear more Americans talk about it, where the discussion seem to stop at "burnout". So I would love to hear you talk about this form of "burnout" more, as you in the US aren't know for your pristine working conditions and I can't be the only one of your followers who suffers from this. Also, thanks for your great work.

What of you don't have a good, cushy job and get no breaks? I'll just have panic attacks at work forever I guess.