Burnout

[lorisparkle]

I am feeling pretty exhausted at the moment and not sure why and what to do next.

I have a huge amount going on - my dad has just died, I am perimenopausal, we had a traumatic time with ds2 last autumn, my work is exhausting and stressful, DH is not the easiest and I have DS1 at uni and DS3 doing GCSEs.

I am on HRT, antidepressants, and currently off work (they think for grief I guess). I am waiting for a telephone chat about counselling etc

Blood tests all came back normal but iron levels a bit low - I am taking over the counter iron, B12 VitD and Magnesium

I sleep OK with occasional problems and sometimes headaches in the night

I have negative intrusive thoughts especially when driving

I feel completely numb, useless, tired and lack motivation

I would really appreciate any support, suggestions, etc as I can not be off work forever but can not imagine how I will cope with work going forward.

you’re doing so many right things. Getting psychological support here and now as you have been doing is the best option. Build with a therapist and seek further medication or changes if possible. You are self aware and getting help now is vital. Big love to you xxxxxxx

Make sure you're getting the correct dose of iron. I take prescribed 200 mg iron. And folic acid is important to go stop you feeling drained I take 5 mg. Of course check in with your doctor to ask if this is suitable for you. Why aren't you getting it prescribed

But I think you are just still reeling from all the stress. Give yourself a lie in at the weekends and get to bed earlier if you can