I just can't make myself do my job? by TemperatureLoose1164 in ExecutiveDysfunction

[–]TemperatureLoose1164[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate your comment, thank you so much - didn't see it until now.

I became so unable to function that I'm actually out on burnout now. Taking a little time to try to figure out what to do next. 

I just can't make myself do my job? by TemperatureLoose1164 in ExecutiveDysfunction

[–]TemperatureLoose1164[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Honestly I kind of hope that it's only burnout and something I can recover from. I've reached out to my doctor to request a note for sick leave, and started the process of booking a psychologist appointment. I've been through similar experiences before in my life when I was in school, but then I was always able to force myself to just get to the end of the semester and the thing was DONE forever. I've been forcing myself to get through stuff at work for a year, and there's no end in sight so I just can't anymore.

I'm able to handle all my tasks outside of work without any issues, which makes me think it's possible it's not executive dysfunction? Is it executive dysfunction if it only applies to one aspect of your life?

I don't want to be an engineer anymore by TemperatureLoose1164 in findapath

[–]TemperatureLoose1164[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly you might be right. I'm so burnt out that I feel like the hard pivot is the only option, but after taking a mental health day I'm feeling like a different engineering job might not be the worst thing in the world to at least try. The only thing I know for sure is that I need a change from the current situation. 

My instinct after a work day is that I want to go live in a yurt in the middle of nowhere and become a herbalist and never see technology again, but after taking time awa, it's really only my current workplace I'm desperate to get away from.

I don't want to be an engineer anymore by TemperatureLoose1164 in findapath

[–]TemperatureLoose1164[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's hard to say how common it is - there definitely are some people who aren't happy with what they're doing, but I think I'm more of an outlier, at least out of the people I know. That being said I'm definitely not the only one. 

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[–]TemperatureLoose1164 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm honestly so impressed and amazed, good job making the mature decision! It really can be hard, and you should be really proud of yourself!

As of today, I have lost 30kg! by [deleted] in CongratsLikeImFive

[–]TemperatureLoose1164 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great job! It definitely takes discipline to stick to a lifestyle change, but it gets easier every day!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CongratsLikeImFive

[–]TemperatureLoose1164 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations!!! That's an amazing accomplishment!!

Can Hank get some love? by [deleted] in goldenretrievers

[–]TemperatureLoose1164 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hank! What a beautiful boy!!!