i'm worried i'm becoming burnt out

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24 Apr 2023, 7:39 pm

As the title says, I am heading towards a burnout. I'm terrified, as I've had an autistic burnout once in my college days. It ended up with me not going to class for around a month and rarely leaving my dorm. Today was horrific, and the rest of the week aims to be. I don't know how long I can last at my job. I need to be there at least a year, but I don't know how long I can take it for. I know I am strong and am able to do many things, but with this job, I can't. I get so much anxiety while thinking about it. Today I almost threw up because I had to attend to two surprise meetings. I cried in the bathroom.

I'm scared, and I need help


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24 Apr 2023, 7:41 pm

I tried to post this earlier and the website wasn't working on my phone, so I was extra frustrated and upset.


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26 Apr 2023, 8:19 am

thanks for the help guys

really appreciate it!


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26 Apr 2023, 9:24 am

Are you still in need of assistance, honeytoast?

I think the best thing to do if you think are approaching burnout is to watch your spoons and limit their use. Try and manage your stress levels by resting/take time off work if needed. If you mask a lot , give yourself a period of time where you can unmask and let loose.


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26 Apr 2023, 12:40 pm

Burnouts creep up on you without noticing. My job sucks for it. Too many people irrespective of jobs can be annoying for me at least and use up all my spoons.

I like to think of have a lot of spoons but they can run out.



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26 Apr 2023, 12:52 pm

I just saw this honeytoast.

How are you feeling now?



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26 Apr 2023, 12:53 pm

What is your job, exactly? It would helpful to know that.



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26 Apr 2023, 2:35 pm

Only just seen this. Best is to try and relax. Appreciate it is not always practical.


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23 May 2023, 11:40 am

hi all

i wanted to apologize because i had some rough days pertaining to my work. my attitude was not great, and i felt like i was lost. it was not a great week, and i was scared i was going to get fired.

without giving much detail, i work in a setting where it can get overwhelming quick with people, and projects. there is always work to be done, even on my down days. it is high paced. there was another person who started out the same time i did and she ended up leaving after two weeks. i have constant thoughts about leaving, but i cannot for some time. i want to make it a full year for 401k reasons, and that it looks better on my resume. (leaving after a year vs leaving after 7 months).

after posting that, i ended up taking a week off of work. it was soooo nice to unwind and relax. it helped, but i feel those anxious feelings returning. i just....i dunno what to do at this point.


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