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Work burnout or something else

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MingeOnFire · 03/10/2024 18:18

Would appreciate views as I can see I'm going to end up back at the GP shortly for another sick note...

In August I totally crashed out. Migraines every day, whole body aches, exhaustion but insomnia, dizziness, weird sensation and numbness in my body, anxiety etc etc. Had 5 weeks off and started feeling better. In that time I was diagnosed with very high BP and another cardiac issue, these are now controlled. All other tests normal. I went back to work a week ago and now feel I'm close to crashing out again. I KNOW work is a problem and am looking for something else but googling in desperation tonight has led me to wonder if I'm suffering from work burnout.

I work for the public sector and 18 months ago by boss left (she was burnt out too) and during this time she hasn't been replaced. I have a bowel condition too which is hugely acting up right now too.

Does this sound like burnout? I just want to know what's wrong with me 😞

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PlanetQuaoar · 04/10/2024 07:00

It does, poor you, stress can do horrible things to you. If it gets better when you aren't working and gets worse when you do, then it's likely causing it or at least contributing to the problem!

Once you have things like a bowel condition flare up, it makes you feel worse, then you get stressed and it's like a vicious circle

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