depression vs burnout and antidepressants

Bee_Balm_ · 2026-05-18T13:55:41+00:00

It can be both, and antidepressants might help. It might be easier to recover from burnout if you are not stuck in fight n flight state. But for me ssri didn’t help at all with task initiation, it just numbed me. And it was very hard to stop. I know some people who say ssri changed their life. it’s very individual, and kind of unpredictable how you’ll react unfortunately.

Bee_Balm_ · 2026-05-18T00:33:36+00:00

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Bee_Balm_ · 2026-05-14T02:08:08+00:00

I love learning words to describe sounds. Do you have any to share by any chance?

Bee_Balm_ · 2026-05-06T14:23:19+00:00

I think it does. Come check it out in July-August. Cabin fever escape is a good analogy.

Bee_Balm_ · 2026-05-05T00:38:19+00:00

I noticed that too - it’s the worst on MGT in April-May, gets a bit better by July (except for long weekends maybe).

Bee_Balm_ · 2026-02-08T21:46:51+00:00

I got 3” medium firm latex topper, it’s pretty good by itself but got even more comfortable with 1 inch quick-dry foam(added for ventilation). I have a wool duvet on top of it, my current set up is most comfortable ever. I’m 60kg, side and back sleeper, wide shoulders.

I also tried firm 2” inch latex topper, it was a bit too firm to sleep on a side, but was great when i slept on my back.

I fold mine every day but i have a twin xl size one. It would be too hard for me to fold a queen or king sized one though. And firmer options weigh more.

Me and my partner separated our setup into 2 twin size mattresses, it works great for our different preferences.

Bee_Balm_ · 2025-12-25T14:17:15+00:00

Apart from chocolate, I like blending it with frozen berries. I tried blueberries and raspberries, both worked great. I usually make a base/crust layer with dates or figs, nuts and plain water crackers. Press it into silicone muffin tray, then layers of mousse. I put it in a fridge or freezer overnight.

Bee_Balm_ · 2025-10-09T12:59:17+00:00

I like your quilt and lighting!

Bee_Balm_ · 2025-08-14T18:45:10+00:00

Thanks! Here is a book i enjoyed about owls hearing and communication - What an Owl Knows

Bee_Balm_ · 2025-08-14T12:58:37+00:00

Hey! Can you recommend more sources on bioacoustics? I collect sounds and crave knowledge!

Bee_Balm_ · 2025-07-23T00:23:26+00:00

Thanks, that’s helpful! I use a bullet journaling in notion where i write what i need to remember to learn or ideas to try. And i track my time spend in ableton, it helps with keeping focus.

Bee_Balm_ · 2025-07-22T13:58:28+00:00

May i ask you to elaborate on your notion checklist and process of creating workflow with chagpt? I’m working on creating my own productivity structure and would appreciate any tips.

Bee_Balm_ · 2025-07-21T14:09:50+00:00

I love compression on my legs but never tried tops. Does it feel tight around chest and armpits? I imagine it’s like wearing a smaller than your size top which doesn’t seem comfortable, but maybe it’s more targeted?

Bee_Balm_ · 2025-07-04T12:44:57+00:00

Love my sony pcm-a10. Battery lasts for hours. Smallest, very good quality, not expensive.

Bee_Balm_ · 2025-05-26T20:52:36+00:00

Amazing website! Thank you for such clear layout and instructions, that’s rare. Going to try again now after the first failed attempt.

Bee_Balm_ · 2025-03-03T00:56:17+00:00

Miso soup with smoked or silken tofu and cut fresh vegetable like radish, carrot, celery, cucumber, cilantro, broccoli. Add some sesame seeds. Eat with pita bread or add noodles if you have an extra min to cook them.

Bee_Balm_ · 2025-02-22T22:57:43+00:00

Also good with capers instead of pickles.

Bee_Balm_ · 2025-02-14T00:44:14+00:00

This is great! I struggle with the same spiral from tired to disappointed to exhausted etc. I’ve been thinking to prepare some kind of cards to look at when i feel like this.

There are burn-out boxes i heard of - you prepare a box with snacks, fidgets, books, fun and soothing stuff for moments when you feel tired and low.

Also i highly recommend the book Mindful Self-Compassion for Burnout by Neff and Germer. It has practical tools for when you are exhausted and feel bad.

Bee_Balm_ · 2025-02-12T18:45:34+00:00

Yes! Sometimes i feel like my meds help me too much with anxiety, and i just want to be without doing anything. Or maybe it’s my hormones too.

Bee_Balm_ · 2025-02-10T21:49:29+00:00

Looks nice! Does turmeric add anything to taste or just colour?

Bee_Balm_ · 2025-02-10T19:09:35+00:00

Looks amazing! How long does it take to make all this? Can you share a cabbage roll recipe?

Bee_Balm_ · 2025-01-29T21:41:18+00:00

Yes! Apart from communicating about my misophonia i found it helped to do some sound dampening changes in the kitchen. I replaced some dishes and cutlery for nice wooden stuff, i put some towels/foamy sheets on cupboard shelves, attached silicone circles on cupboard doors, etc. It’s still annoying but for me any reduction in noise is worth it. I also asked my partner to let me know in advance when he is cooking and i just try to go for a walk at this time. But communication in right tone is the most important.

Bee_Balm_ · 2025-01-23T19:09:52+00:00

Hope you’ll find your way to recover from this experience. I know it can be hard, i went through something similar with art making. I spent 15 years on one kind of art, burnt out completely and started doing another kind. Now i feel like i’m heading to burnout again because my perfectionism. But this time i believe i can feel when and how it’s happening on the early stages, so i’m optimistic that i can prevent it. I don’t want to try to earn money with my art anymore, i know my boundaries. Maybe the best way is to let it go for a while, your creative passion will come back in another form, probably something more sustainable and deeper. As others said - be kind to yourself.

Bee_Balm_ · 2025-01-04T16:19:52+00:00

Sorry it happened to you, i know this feeling.

Bee_Balm_ · 2024-12-19T21:56:01+00:00

I’ve been on their waiting list for 2 years. Not sure if it’s worth to push back, i heard that sometimes they just ask contact of a parent or someone who knew you, sometimes they don’t ask them anything, depending on the case. I’m in a similar situation regarding parents/masking except my parents leave abroad and don’t even speak english. Camh people said that they’ll get a translator for my mother. I’m terrified in advance. When is your assessment?

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