Feeling burned out at work

Actually, i guess everybody who is already working has felt that already in one way or another. There was a time i felt that too. What i did, was sit back and calm down and prayed . Then, I ordered my favorite snack and ate. Then, i approached my boss and asked if i could be helped by someone because i felt i am not that feeling well already amidst my work. My boss get frantic hearing that, so she asked another employee to help me. I guess, it's just a matter of asking for help that counts.

I believe that this is something that happens to all of us from time to time. I know that when I was working outside the house it was something that happened to me on a fairly regular basis because of the fact that I had a job that was quite demanding. The best thing that you can do when you are feeling this way about your job is to try to arrange to have some time off when you won't even think about your job.

Hey inky! I had gone through many jobs where I felt exactly that way and my last "real job" almost did do me in! I really do think I had a slight nervous breakdown! Afer working in the Legal Field for over 20 years, being abused and over-worked, well that's another story. The point is that I do really have panic attacks and have been diagnosed with "Major Depressive Disorder". If you really feel that something is getting too much for you then fix the problem before years pass and it really makes you sick!

Sometimes it helps to think about one important task at a time. Of course we multi task but there are times when we are feeling burned out that it tends to stress us out more. If there is anyway to do it, delegate some of your work. There is nothing wrong with that. If you can take time off, do it. Sometimes taking a little time off and then coming back can refresh you. It's terrible to feel tired and burnt out. Try doing something nice for yourself too. That might help.

My husband has been suffering from burn out for over a year now. Throughout it all, his workload has gotten heavier and heavier. Now he can't concentrate on anything, our relationship is suffering, he has no energy and he's suffering from depression. Just recently, his Doctor put him on sleeping pills because he can't sleep at night. It's taken a long time, but he's finally acknowledged that this can't continue, and so he has a Doctor's Appointment, to get a letter signing him off work for 15 weeks on Stress Leave. If burn out is caught early, a quick break from work can work wonders. However, there are different levels of burn out, and when it gets really bad, like my husbands, drastic measures are needed. My husband plans to take it easy for a little bit, and then see what other jobs are on the market. If his employer refuses to lighten the workload he has, then my husband will have no choice but to look for a new job. The most important thing you can do for someone who is suffering burn out is be there for them if they need you. Listen to them, be patient and be understanding. If they ask for your opinion, give it to them. They just want to know that someone cares, and is on their side.

I had my downtimes at work, feeling burned out and all. During that time, I just take in a deep breath and make a mental note to myself that "I can do this and just calm down", and finish the task at hand. After that, I make it a point to have a breather, take a mini vacation or chill out at my favorite place. But there are times that a simple "thank you" from the person you assisted can make your job worthwhile.

When I had a job that became like that I paid off some large bills and then I quit. I have had some other jobs since then, but now am unemployed. I refuse to go to a stressful job, life is too short to spend in a constant state of stress.

Yes, everyone does have their off days. Imagine having them EVERY day. I would suggest that if it lasts for very long that you see a doctor. Back in 2004 I had a series of just what you describe. I was working at a very complex job, one I had helped develope from the ground up. Alot to remember and alot of responsibility. I had guardianship at that time of my granddaughter and she was a handful. I was taking a popular anti-depressant and had been diagnosed with clinical depression. The anti-depressant I was on had the reputation of its user having a bad plumant from the effects of good mood. When that came for me it was horrible. I had a terrible headache like a migraine, body shakes, a rash, panic attack symptoms. It was horrible. It continued and got so bad I had to take a medical leave from work and ended up getting on SSD and taking an early retirement. Talk about feeling burned out at work. Like I said, if it continues for a prolonged amount of time I would see a doctor. I was diagnosed with severe depression with panic attacks.

i was that way so many days in the past when i worked. i thought all the time how nice it would be when i retired and didnt have to get up early and do so much. etc. now my life just sucks. im disabled and dont work and really wish i could still do so much i miss those days. so think about it. what you going to do if you dont have something to fill your day?

It happens to everybody I think. When I get to that point I know I need to take a couple vacation days just to get away.

I feel like this from time to time as well. In fact, this week everything really caught up with me so I took Friday off. I hate to waste time off like this but every now and then I need a "Me" day to relax and unwind and run errands. Sometimes it is fine to just spend time alone crying to release the tensions of the day. Just do not do it at work or they will think you are sick or weak. Hope you get over it soon :)

Hi inkyuboz... It is happening to me now. Took a three days off for a breather but I dread going back to work on Monday. Sometimes I think I need a different line of work but am afraid to make that leap. But there were times that when this kind of thing happens to me I simply force myself to work, saying to myself, "I have to do what needs to be done" and simply get satisfaction from knowing I "did it!" This could be self-motivating.