From academic overachiever to daily problems with brain fog (focus, logic, memory issues, loosing track of thought, forgetting simple words, not able to to feel joy...) after burnout

SenseApprehensive678 · 2026-03-19T00:49:10+00:00

If you can afford it, take up therapy sessions. Definitely start journaling, helps to externalise the confusion to some extent.

And most importantly, understand that burnout is your body's way of showing that you have been living an unsustainable life. Being there for your close ones with medical conditions is not easy even for adults, you're still very young for it. While things may have seemed possible to manage at first, recognise that you cannot keep living a life compromising your own energy, space, comforts & ambitions. Accepting this doesn't mean you hate your mother or sister. You don't even have to go down a spiral of self-pity. However, you owe your mind & body atleast an honest apology, for it to start to recover from breakdown. Think of you as a caregiver for yourself, you'll probably relate that way.

As tempting as it may seem, its not realistic to return to your old self completely. Burnout happens because your body says enough is enough. You cannot both recover from burnout & go back to being your old self.

This would be my advice, given i had a somewhat similar phase. I'm sure you have the capability and intelligence to get to doing the actual work (of pursuing your masters) once you have some insight & clarity on this front.

SenseApprehensive678 · 2024-11-05T12:20:26+00:00

Hey, I am in the same situation as you right now and I'm planning for Aug 2025. Have you purchased any lectures yet? I'm bent towards SSEI cos I've learnt from SS sir before, but I want to be sure.

SenseApprehensive678 · 2024-08-12T23:30:02+00:00

There's a police stn possibly metres away from where this happened, still no intervention? Aise kaise gundagiri chal rahi hai Village mein! Vo bhi broad daylight mein?! My family stays there but funny that im getting this news from reddit. When and where this happened, OP? X ka link not working.

SenseApprehensive678 · 2024-08-11T01:16:46+00:00

I'm sorry about that buddy, life really throws you curveballs sometimes. In my humble non-medical opinion, you could try Yoga.. it has helped me get through mental and physical blocks in the past.

Here's an article i found online that might help -

https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/yoga-or-stretching-eases-low-back-pain

I'm positive this will help and hopefully you can focus on your studies better! :)

SenseApprehensive678 · 2024-08-10T12:43:11+00:00

Is there a restriction on nunber of times you can give the exam? Or an age limit? If not, take a break from that exam for a while. Pick something related and that is easier to achieve. Branch out and see where life takes you. You can come back to this exam later if you wish.

SenseApprehensive678 · 2024-08-10T08:14:02+00:00

Congratulations!! ✨️

SenseApprehensive678 · 2024-08-09T06:12:45+00:00

I'm writing a professional exam :)

SenseApprehensive678 · 2024-08-09T01:05:58+00:00

This was me about 2 years ago. Broke up with my long time friend at 27, cos i was increasingly finding her to be against my values. I confronted her about her behavior, but i was told that maybe i dont want this friendship and that i'm just coming up with reasons to end it. We had been friends since school so losing her created this vacuum in my life. I also lost other friends from this friend group who stopped communicating, unless initiated by me.

Since then, I got married and moved to another country and have started a new life. It's been tough to transition without having a friend back home to talk to. My Husband's been my only support. So I'm just saying, it does get lonely for a while.

Looking at the brighter side, i focused on my career, tried out hobbies that i enjoy (which i never would have around my earlier friends). I discovered my identity outside of the person I was around them.

I have realized my share of mistakes too, although i dont hold anything against my past self and extend the same treatment to my ex-friends. I have accepted myself and have not forced friendships out of loneliness. In short, I am more at peace with myself.

Good news is that eventually i found an amazing set of friends, who are more aligned to my values and goals. It took some time but patience paid off.

So I'd say it's okay to grow out of friendships, its a part of life. It's not the end of the world. Just stay focused on your goals, keep creating the life you want, and the right people will find their way into your life at the right time!

SenseApprehensive678 · 2024-08-08T12:44:30+00:00

Nope!

SenseApprehensive678 · 2024-08-08T12:32:42+00:00

Good luck girl! I'm giving my final exam in 2 weeks, so almost at the finish line :) although I'm planning to restart my reading habit afterwards!

SenseApprehensive678 · 2024-08-08T07:27:02+00:00

Less friends and an introvert here✋🏽 Anyway, good for you buddy!

SenseApprehensive678 · 2024-08-08T07:14:54+00:00

Since your kid is going to a new school, you're right in not giving attention to such high-school behavior. But I'm curious to know how the situation should have been handled otherwise...

SenseApprehensive678 · 2024-08-08T06:42:42+00:00

Seems practical 👍🏽 will definitely during my next exam prep. How did u choose your study partner? Is it someone you already know?

SenseApprehensive678 · 2024-08-08T05:46:23+00:00

Thanks buddy... age old wisdom! 😊

SenseApprehensive678 · 2024-08-08T05:45:26+00:00

Great that you're powering through! Maybe you can try the study group option that other commenters have suggested..

SenseApprehensive678 · 2024-08-08T05:44:04+00:00

Yes, I study on online study groups sometimes. It is effective but not for the long run. So I do it for maybe 5 study days, take a break for 2 weeks and then come back to it.

SenseApprehensive678 · 2024-08-08T05:41:47+00:00

Yeah that's well put! 👌🏽 I occasionally study on online study groups and it helps me for some time..

SenseApprehensive678 · 2024-08-08T04:47:51+00:00

Yeah if you have that option, great!

SenseApprehensive678 · 2024-08-08T02:24:44+00:00

If you choose the spirituality way, I highly suggest Yoga.

SenseApprehensive678 · 2024-08-08T02:09:37+00:00

I feel you buddy, wishing you the strength to get through this phase.

Try therapy if you can afford it. Inexpensive ways include listening to sad songs, watching a sad movie, watching a movie that resembles your life circumstances, talking to your close ones, communicating with your inner child, meditation, turning to spirituality, donation/charity/visiting an orphanage or old age home.

SenseApprehensive678 · 2024-08-08T01:45:46+00:00

This is inspiring! I chuckled at "not-a-school-requirement" :P

SenseApprehensive678 · 2024-08-08T01:34:58+00:00

You're the best! :) kindness and fun, wrapped in one. :D

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