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Am I still suffering from burnout?

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Lookingforthesunshine · 17/01/2026 20:06

Posting here for traffic and advice.

Was off from work 5 months last year; started a new job in Nov with more work life balance. I have always suffered from SAD too; but this year is so bad, my energy start dropping in the afternoon; my anxiety levels are also quite high.

I do help myself with vitamin D, excercise, sad lamp and now have to take one coffee around lunch time to keep me going for a few hours.

Is this the burnout, SAD, menopause of all together. I started feeling bad after mid November. My job is not stressful.

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1willgetthere · 12/07/2026 06:53

What is your diet like, I thought a dip in the afternoon and needing caffeine or a nap was normal but a low carb diet has improved my energy levels.
Also hormones could be playing a part?

KookyTiger · 12/07/2026 05:51

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DameOfThrones · 18/01/2026 00:10

I don't know if you need to label it really.

The fact is you sound unwell and not coping.

Have you had any recent blood tests?

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