6 Traits to Tell if You Are Lazy, Have Burnout or Depression

[@DocSnipes]

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[@liveyouryoga]

Feeling burned out, can manifest in various ways like not being able to honour commitments, making plans and then breaking them because you don’t have the energy to follow through. This has happened to me quite often.

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

[@aliasgirl9]

A HUUUUUGE sigh of relief in my body when I heard you explain what lazy is and isn’t. I’m highly motivated to get stuff done and help others get stuff done as well. I guess I am getting trapped in these burnout patterns more and more. I’m in another one (burnout) right now. My attitude is “whatever”. I have no energy left to do anything but just survive until my capacity replenishes. And thinking back into the past several decades, although not as common as now (parenting 3 ages 9-17), I only remember hearing myself or others use the word lazy. And when I take time to replenish, all I hear are my mothers words, “stop feeling sorry for yourself”, or “are you having a pity party?” I don’t know what she had to deal with growing up but I was born in ‘70’s and those words laced my childhood and youth and I never recall a time where somebody tried to find out what was happening or help me process whatever was happening. Now I’m having to do this work by myself - with the aid of several YT’ers such as yourself. I come here for my self care to get wisdom from those who understand and care. It truly does help when seeing somebody in person isn’t feasible. I’m going to share this with my husband. He asked how he could help me and I shrugged my shoulders. I hope and pray that he will be able to hear and understand this so he can understand me a bit better. We’ve been married for almost 19 years and gone through some hard times, but there’s always more to learn. Thank you Doc Snipes🥰

[@devinl8487]

I hear you. I wish you strength to endure. I appreciate Dr. Snipes too. May God bless her efforts.

[@ABB14-11]

I can somewhat relate. God bless, I hope it works out with your husband.

[@hanaajanhangeer4377]

I am a mom of 3 too. I do feel tired but my parter is mean and says am lazy all the time. It's horrible

[@ellenr5898]

Thank you. This video releases me from the guilt I feel for not doing things. I am depleted, not lazy.

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks so much for watching.

[@anitach5901]

My problem is I must still work, I'm studying because I want to change career, and I want to keep exercising. And I'm still giving out myself for I'm lazy and I'm not productive and effective enough.But I can't afford to be depressed or burnt out. I'm a single foreign abroad. Love to everybody.

[@DocSnipes]

Best of luck in school. Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

[@anitach5901]

@@DocSnipes Thanks. I got crazy idea become psychotherapist., counselor.. So I really need.

[@johngallagher72]

Stick with it you got this . I'm in the middle of my second career transition. The first one went pretty good. I was able to switch from a blue collar job to an intermediate accounting level where I managed to get about 15 years accounting experience. Now its off to HR to see what adventures lay ahead there . Remember you got this . 👍🙏❤🙏

[@anitach5901]

@@johngallagher72 Thanks for this great incouragement. I would be interested in Human Resources Management, but I would not bear with terrible practice, which I see in my company, this replacing people a whole the time like a gloves. Well . Well. Moving from grocery checkout is a challenge. But option of staying in that position seems like unacceptable alternative.

[@johngallagher72]

@@anitach5901 I have thought about the part as well (about potentially having to terminate or lay people off at some point) . For sure I will not like that part but it will also be important to remember in that role the difference you could make in people's lives as you help them develop personally and professionally. Question ? Have you ever taken any of the Myers Briggs or 16 personalities tests. I am guessing by your career interests and wanting to help people or are either an INFJ or ENFJ ...judge a guess ...I am sure you will find a number of interesting and rewarding career choices in the counselor / advocate role whether in health and social services or in the business world . 👍

[@avamaria8447]

This is so helpul. A friend has been begging me to go to therapy, we've known each other since grade school and knows this is not me but I've been hesitant for being judged to be lazy. Lazy is so far from who I am but the last many years I have been losing it somehow.

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

[@TeAmJeSuSGo]

Therapy is a godsent. Only if you get a therapist that truly understands specializes in burnout. I hope you find help and take it one step at a time. Rest lots and be kind to yourself.

[@allroundabundance]

Hope you're feeling better 🙂

[@elliemathews6884]

I have lived with high functioning depression for over 25 years. The judgement that people put on me and think I'm lazy puts me in a death spiral and simply keep me down. I already kick myself around enough as it is having people talked down to me doesn't help at all. I am very withdrawn and have been for over 4 years. I live in almost complete isolation now.

[@DocSnipes]

Sorry to hear. Perhaps try working with a counselor. You can do it over the phone or in person in a lot of cases. -You can find other therapists via Psychology Today search: allceus.com/Psychology_Today_Therapist_Search Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

[@kyakya03]

man that sounds hard... the last bit about living in almost complete isolation is what I'm also going through right now... hopefully we got to see the end of the tunnel together 💪🏻💪🏻

[@johnpluta1768]

Thanks Doc, I've been through emotional burnout and coming from a majorly dysfunctional family. I've been known to hide all of my anger, in a way keep it in a cage to starve it. I got burned out after my senior year of high school.

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

[@charlottemyers8449]

Check out Dr Amen on ADHD and. Healing the brain! You will be amazed! I was here!

[@brucebarton2837]

This 15 minute video gave me so much insight into what I am going through right now. The pandemic and isolation hasn't helped. This video was like a therapy session or several therapy sessions for me. You are an excellent therapist. Keep up the good work.

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

[@mrburns366]

I'm definitely burned out, depressed or have some physical ailment that's making me tired. I'm definitely NOT lazy.

[@Monah-u9f]

Omg this is so true! This is what is happening to me, everyday my stress, burnout and depression just progressing. Thank God for protecting my mental health. Thank God for the grace of strength and faith

[@DocSnipes]

I am sorry about that. Thank you so much for watching. What is your favorite tip from the video?

[@stephaniepittaluga5057]

I’m so impressed with the quality and breadth of your content! Thank you for this and all that you do. ♥️ your videos help me so much.

[@michaelgarrow3239]

Dr. Snipes; Thank you for your thoughts. I am recovering from years of abuse. It is surprising to me how cruel people can be that are supposed to be on your side. I think i developed my psychological myopia in childhood. Now I can see. You are a help- keep doing good work.

[@2F098]

For the first time in two years, I started looking for help online for my burnout and depression. I cried just from hearing the validation from you because I used to be one of those overachievers at work who always got top rated, but now I can't even do basic tasks anymore and I hate myself for negatively impacting my team

[@DocSnipes]

I am sorry you are going through this. Sadly, sometimes being an overachiever can be overwhelming and can lead to burnout. You meant well so please try not to be so hard on yourself and remember that rest is just as important as being top rated. What tips from the video are you planning to use to address burnout?

[@sportyspice7847]

The furthest from lazy. Working through depression and coping with Anxiety from PTSD. My career is in health care and am so totally burnt out. I believe there are many people going through similar events. Thank you for all your informative presentations.

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for all you do and Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

[@juliab6572]

I admire you. PTSD pulls so much energy. Healthcare drains as well. Wish you well.

[@NYCWendy1]

This describes me perfectly as a teacher during this pandemic, I’m just done.. i’m thinking about another career becoming a street sweeper …

[@johngallagher72]

I giggled when you gave us the best advice Alfred ever gave Bruce Wayne. He said . "endure master Wayne...they'll hate you for it but endure" ...its really great advice whether you are trying to recover from a global pandemic or rescue Gotham from the joker. Hopefully we are all able to endure through this and start manage to have fun again in the spring and summer. 🙏❤🙏

[@rickspalding3047]

Recover from a global pandemic? Pearl clutching 10 out of 10

[@santoshikalavala9617]

I got depression from 4., 5 years

[@micahbarbee8636]

I LOVE her little side comments and jokes!!

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks so much. I try to keep it interesting.

[@liveyouryoga]

Excellent video. You hit on every single point! I find myself saying a lot "There aren't enough hours in the day." "I'll sleep when I am dead." (the opposite is true. I find I am sleeping too much). Disconnection, irritability, feeling depleted, lack of dopamine, difficulty prioritizing....yep. Even though I may not have been a Tyoe A, highly driven person before, I can sense the difference. I have never had this feeling of being crushed under. Feeling like I have all of these responsibilities, but I don't have the luxury of being able to delegate. There are definite stressors I can identify. My mother is quite ill and immobile (in and out of the hospital, but mostly in for the past 6 months), my husband has limited mobility due to his long term condition, and his condition is affected by lack of dopamine. I have an auto immune condition. These are a part of it for sure. I have also identified information burnout. Which information at what time should I be attending to? I have all of these paid subscriptions to further my education, but I can never seem to get to them. I can't even get to basic paperwork things, let alone taxes. Ugh! It's not like I don't have awareness about tools. I don't have consistency in applying them or I don’t find they are accessible to me right now, other than one thing, breathing. I think what makes it especially hard is if you are going through life changes internally, like peri-menopausal or menopausal, and I am also trying to get off of prednisone for my auto-immune condition, and so my adrenal function is busy trying to rebuild itself, so there are physical causes too. All of these things together contribute to exhaustion. I have bought different workbooks to compartmentalize my life, like a chore journal, a financial journal, a food journal, and a productivity journal, rather than putting everything into a giant to do list. From there, I can then schedule things in my agenda. This way I don’t have to write so many details, as the details have already been listed elsewhere. This system helps with brain fog too.

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

[@charlottemyers8449]

Check out Dr Amen. And healing the brain! You are about to get HAPPY!

[@ankurgupta3013]

Thank you doctor.i have been stuck in a Vicious cycle of childhood traumas , perfectionism,its congnitive distortions, and burnout. Finally understanding what is going on.

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

[@liveyouryoga]

What I really like about this video is the human approach this doctor takes. It can happen to anyone, and Dr. Snipes even used herself as an example. I was burned out even before my mother became very ill. It was a slow build up over the past several years. My mother getting sick was just one more thing to add on to the situation. Another thing was a water leak in my son’s bedroom coming from behind the wall underneath the radiator. With February being an already short month, I couldn’t afford to have this happen. Having to wash and rewash a bunch of towels on top of all of the regular chores. Thankfully, it has been all fixed! I live in an apartment so I didn’t have to worry about all of the repairs. Building management took care of it. I have fallen quite far behind on a lot of things. Today is the last day of the month. I have concrete deadlines so better get to them. Praying for strength.

[@DocSnipes]

I can sympathize with the leak problem. We have had our share of break / fix things around the house this winter. They do take a toll on you when you already have a lot going on. :) Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

[@jordanestes5610]

Your videos are helping me make sense of some things in my life and I'm grateful for your existence. Thank you ❤️

[@DocSnipes]

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching.

[@user-nk9pz8lp4d]

This is so so validation. Thank you!

[@DocSnipes]

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@tb9564]

Thank you for the clarification and encouragement! I never looked at it this way. I’m sure this will help many to be kinder to themselves.

[@Ssdn23]

I struggle with starting my work properly. Since a very long time ago, I have experienced many difficulties. Beginning, my father was abusive toward my mother and me, divorce ,And after leaving college for a number of years, I found a job with poor working environment. I haven't had normal sleep at night in 15 years. I'm now 42 years old jobless trying to stand up again and learning new skills to secure my income. And I have a lot of things need to be fixed like visiting my daughter as she is 12 years now I never saw her since 10 years. Ya. For now I got the opportunity to work but when I spend like 1 hour I find my self so much tired. Thank you so much Doc for sharing this.

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for sharing. Wishing you, peace, health, and, happiness.

[@agbaezejenniferngozika7946]

Honestly this vidio describes my current situation. I had to play it over and over again. May the Lord help me. Thanks for the presentation.

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

[@rickspalding3047]

Yeah I've turned to the lord recently, hopefully he can help

[@devinl8487]

Great topic. Heading into work right now. Gonna watch when I get home tonight.

[@DocSnipes]

Awesome. Have a great day at work

[@judithwallace2091]

Another gem. You continue to post excellent videos.

[@justbecause7278]

You just blew my mind! I am burned out. I thought something was wrong with me.

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

[@ambrosehunter5164]

We must begin with Thanksgiving for everything. The beginning of joy is to be content in your situation. (Gratitude is the Attitude that sets the Altitude for Living)

[@DocSnipes]

I appreciate you watching the video. What tips will you use to address burnout?

[@ambrosehunter5164]

@@DocSnipes in order for burnout to appear in my life I need to get Honest and take responsibility for my actions on where I lost my Gratitude one day at at time and proceed from there by being Open to possibilities that I may have over justified the reasoning and remain Willing to get up when I fall rather than gloom and doom which may have or did put me in burnout.

[@biba350]

Thanks Doc snips I am not sure what wrong with me at the moment feel like I have lost my interests in most things I have lost my zest is that depression

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

[@CraziestcatLife]

Ok WOW. Did you create this video just for me? Described me to a T! And the timing is perfect. I needed to hear all of this right now. I'm not even subscribed to your channel yet this video appeared in my feed. By the time you read this, I will be a subscriber!

[@DocSnipes]

Wonderful! Glad you are joining! Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

[@michelledambra]

I do hair mineral analysis and sympathetic dominant people who are in deep burnout are prone to depression. When you mention people who are in a numb state usually have a calcium shell. It’s interesting to see these patterns on hair tests. Your videos are very informative!

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for sharing.

[@PeaceFan1]

I feel like I am a combo of Burned Out and Depressed.. UGH and what is depressing is that I don't get enjoyment out of anything anymore, things that USED TO give me enjoyment, Don't anymore, I hate That!

[@DocSnipes]

It does sound like you are depressed. A counselor may be able to help. Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

[@kathleentetterton8213]

Oh my goodness! I felt every work you said!!

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching! Wishing you peace, health, and, happiness.

[@briannam1398]

Thanks so much for this! Really changed my perspective!

[@DocSnipes]

You're so welcome!

[@christinam777]

Thank you for this validation. I dont even recognize myself anymore. I live in pain 24 hrs a day and a single mom, there is no other parent who trades off. (fibromyalgia, Pots, brain fog, fatigue) and I don't even desire to go to social anything anymore, I am more isolated all the time and I force myself to church because I know my kids need it. I can't push through on more things all of the time. And I am cutting more corners all of the time. I remember back to things I did in the 90s it's like watching a movie of another person. And yet certain individuals have made judgments as if I just dont want to work or am lazy in some way. People have no idea what I carry and how frustrated I am. Helpless and hopeless is the right word and always pushing hard to do what has to be done. I think my body is always in a burned out mode.

[@DocSnipes]

My daughter has POTS and I have seen how draining just that condition can be. You are dealing with a LOT

[@devildoc6749]

as we look into our own lives, we do find ourselves on a Rolla coaster ride some are more than others. While some problems are more than others, like you had mentioned that taking a step back to find the positives in life can provided some or a better outlook. I guess its sometimes hard to realize that at those moments when you feel down and depressed , you focus on them , and wish things could be better.

[@annaamalia7189]

Thanks for the update and explanations . Appreciate it. Helps me and a lot of people.

[@DocSnipes]

Glad to help

[@oliviachipperfield6029]

I take sn SSRI, low dosage, and excercise regularly, yet I'm in the midst of a huge burnout or depression. Luckily, I managed to get an appointment with a psychiatrist, in a few days from now. Mind you, I had to spend 6 hours in the ER to get it.

[@DocSnipes]

Glad to hear you are getting help! Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

[@hope4094]

Thank you so much for this video. You make a big difference in my life even though we never met. Thank you so much for explaining the difference between these terms: lazy, burned-out and depressed. It is extremely helpful to understand these terms and use them correctly- thanks to you I'm is more clear on what they mean. You did a great job in presenting this topic in such a clear and easy to understand way. I would love to see a presentation with tools/techniques one can use to get out of the burned-out or depressed state. How to block or how to process negative triggers? Tools that can be used when bad memories impact present time. Thank you again.

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for the video suggestions. Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

[@angelinelundeberg4336]

I’m so burnt out with school and practicum and life stress but I just paid $2 000 for this semester and have no motivation I’m so lost

[@OXSkuldream]

What is it if I've always been isolative/withdrawn, I fluctuate from burnout/depression to energy- although within the realm of my house. Work on the other hand is similar, I'm either super drained for no particular reason or I feel good and motivated to get my job done. My point is when I'm home, when I do have energy and continue isolating- Is that laziness? I may exercise or have motivation to write, but I also feel like I waste energy on video games... no matter what mood I'm in.

[@ashypashy22]

Thankful for you and your heart to share 💫💌💛

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

[@PsychTalkwithDrWendla]

This is such valuable information. Helpful to so many people.

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching.

[@adelacozlac366]

Great way of explaining it, doc Snipes! Thank you!

[@DocSnipes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@musicanovas6]

Amen!! Thank you for waking us once again to see an marvelous day, another week, another blessing, other gift, other lesson, and teaching. This morning Lord order our steps. Let thy will be done. God I know that you are near to the brokenhearted. Comfort the heart of those who are broken. Heal, mend, fix, restore so that many can return back to you as their first love. There is nothing Father you cannot do; because you are the Father of everything that we need and want. Thank you Lord for all that you have done and for what you continue to do in our lives. Help us Lord were we may lack, come up short, and where we may not understand. Blessings to you my brothers and sisters may your journey this week be filled with laugher, joy, peace, and calmness despite of everything that is going on. Please be safe, courageous and encouraged out there. Love you with the Love of God.❤💕🙏🙏

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

[@musicanovas6]

@@DocSnipes Thank you very much .🙏😇 Wish you always success, good health, love life and happiness ❤ Love you with the Love of God.❤💕🙏🙏

[@PurpleTube]

This is very informative. Thank you.

[@taurus8263]

My previous work caused me depression that I never experienced before in my life. I lost a will to live, to do anything, I was just a slave of my work, my life. I hated the fact that you have to still live because I didn't see any purpose and sense in it. This was caused by working extreme amount of hours, sometimes 10,11 but sometimes 15 hours a day. It was also caused by complete lack of support from my employer , rather opposite as my workplace culture actually demanded people to work crazy hours (as my boss once asked me ' soo.. you don't work at night but you could'). This should give you rough idea. Finally by complete accident I changed the departments and now I couldn't be more happy. My free time came back and my will to live with it. I actually even enjoy my life again which I already thought is not possible anymore. Now whenever I remember those grim and sad times, it brings chills down my spine. I still didn't completely get rid of that feeling and anxiety.

[@DocSnipes]

Glad the new department is better. Thanks for watching!

[@user-ph4mg1mh9c]

This was really helpful, the must do’s 🦋

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching.

[@ronunderwood8099]

My therapist said I was emotionally, financially, and physically used up; too many debits and not enough credits. My wife said isn’t possible then started naming all the things that they depend on for and just couldn’t get by without me.

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

[@ronunderwood8099]

@@DocSnipes Turns out the citalopram I've been taking for about 18 years for peripheral neuropathy has been causing severe depression. I'm 3 weeks into tapering of it and am feeling much better.

[@barbaraelsbury1584]

Thank you loaning to this.has helped me understand more about what I am going through with my depression very helpful to me I needed to here it so Thank you very much

[@DocSnipes]

Very Welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@lylachristopherson865]

Thank you. I'm trying to do too much all at once. Trying to Finish the drywall in the basement . . . I have to learn how to do drywall, first. Setting up jewelry fabrication shop in basement, simultaneously, and hold down a new job. Yay.

[@DocSnipes]

You can do it! Thanks for being here and being part of the channel.

[@edwardcarter6408]

Very informative and helpful content.

[@DocSnipes]

Glad you think so! Thanks for watching.

[@MalikaBourne]

Yep, "everything" seemed to break at our house. That included my body breaking with my labs unstable. My home looks like I'm lazy right now. But, I do all essential tasks every day for a bedbound man. "Everything" has piled up - I don't have the strength to do "everything" that needs to be done. (It is medical plus burnout.) My disabled adult son and I have a habit of saying out loud things we are grateful for every day. So my contribution was something that had to be worse than what I felt like. "I'm grateful that I am not in labor in Ukraine". We have a safe roof over our heads and food in the pantry.

[@DocSnipes]

That sounds like a lot of "stuff" to deal with day in and day out. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

[@KristonMahr]

Work is automatic for the body, while the mind is on something else, depending on the responsibilities at work. In Warehouse it's easy, also I've had cash handling and customer service jobs where I feel hungover and just endure it, which is stupid, but people do develop the drinking habit for stress relief. I'm not drinking now, and it is very hard to get out of these bad habits. In most jobs I've had I never use an excuse not to go to work unless I'm seriously ill. I look back sometimes and wonder how I managed to to that. It's mostly supplying the body with just enough to get the job done.

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

[@Anonymous-ez6cz]

People say I'm lazy but you know what it takes up all my time

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching.

[@oliviachipperfield6029]

And I have MS, which probably would lead to sooner burnout due to fatigue.

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@MaritaBird]

This is a question I often ask myself.

[@nmash6835]

Please make a video about severe anxiety and how to come out

[@DocSnipes]

Please watch the videos on anxiety on the channel and let me know if there’s anything else you would like added to the list. Here’s the link: kzbin.infosearch?query=anxiety

[@goodenoughgirl8102]

What often gets to me is the sheer never ending monotony of the daily grind. Perhaps it’s more like being in this rut to where something needs to change or get tweaked. It just all starts to feel so stale like being made to eat cardboard every single day. One day you just go blech 🤮 and you just want to quit and find another whole life for yourself. It’s a lot like motherhood when you can’t ever have a day off from childcare 24/7 and you’re just so sick of “have to” crap you have to do every damned day. Something like “time to make the donuts” and I’m so tired of making donuts.

[@KristonMahr]

There is also having to apply to 50 jobs that you qualify for that you don't want to really work anyway, and the jobs you do want are harder to acquire. My degree is not giving me a salary and I'm hopping to something else I like. We have many skills and I'm choosing to explore them.

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching.

[@annaamalia7189]

Agree with you. Sometimes I feel like " is there all there is."?

[@goodenoughgirl8102]

@@annaamalia7189 Right. Same. And what’s the point? Clean messes just to have more messes? 😅😅 I’m letting go of all I can and I’m decluttering and such, and it helps, but as far as what I have to do each day, it’s still like one extra “chore” or extra problem is just too much. I do all I can to winnow everything down to bare bones simplicity and I think I’m doing pretty good and then bam. Life throws me yet another monkey wrench situation. And I just think why? Can things just not go half ok for awhile before I have some other new problem to have to deal with? I know I can’t control everything but dang we ought to be able to control SOME things at least.

[@goodenoughgirl8102]

@@KristonMahr Oh dang. I wish you luck. I can relate to that. I didn’t get hired a lot of times Bcuz I was “over qualified” and I reckon they just didn’t take me seriously. And I also could do a number of things. Too many perhaps. It could be something like decision fatigue. Humans tend to get that when we have “too many choices.” And idk. For me I think also it has been that I know what doesn’t really light me up but I’m also still trying to figure out what exactly does light me up-like needing more clarity of purpose perhaps. Maybe we just haven’t found “it” yet. Kinda like being in limbo. Not a fun place to be tho.

[@rachealehaas52]

Thank you for this.

[@DocSnipes]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching.

[@Pink_143_6]

As a frontline nurse during the Covid pandemic, burn out is real! On top of that, we contend with responsibilities outside of the work environment. I wish healthcare took burn out more seriously and rather than forcing mandatory shifts due to staff shortages, mandate a day off for your medical staff! Nurses are resigning from their careers due to burn out. It’s difficult to find balance during this pandemic.

[@DocSnipes]

I can imagine. I have heard similar things from counselors. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@ashishlivein]

Thanks a lot Doc. This was very helpful

[@DocSnipes]

Welcome.

[@Yellow-yd6cz]

Thank you!!

[@lorasolomon5112]

Great share, very helpful content, love the video...!

[@DocSnipes]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@paulflint6254]

Sleeping 15 or so hours a day, exhausted constantly. It feels like burnout. Housework piling up, going to try and do it. I have bipolar so it could be depression. Even when Im hungry it's an effort to even cook, and keep feeling guilty so much.

[@kimberlycox158]

All of the above!!! Im depressed and burned out, therefore I'm lazy......sigh

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

[@liveyouryoga]

I doubt very much you are lazy. You are depleted of energy. That is different from laziness.

[@BaileyZLeone]

This was very helpful thank you

[@DocSnipes]

I'm so glad!

[@karte2626]

Excellent information!!!

[@DocSnipes]

Ty. Thanks for watching.

[@shahadkhalid9668]

Thank you so much, that's helpful

[@DocSnipes]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@mrunixman1579]

I am pretty much like that myself. I been pretty ill over a year now.

[@DocSnipes]

Sorry to hear that. Thanks for watching the video. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

[@mrunixman1579]

@@DocSnipes As for being called Lazy, I grew up with this during school where I have been very apathetic towards school work and etc. I also noticed slight apathy even now towards some work stuff.

[@Lucy-up1eg]

Very helpful and interesting

[@DocSnipes]

Glad you think so! Thanks for watching.

[@marcelasanchez7891]

excellent!!!!

[@DocSnipes]

Many thanks!

[@tamarepson8366]

Thank you

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching.

[@oldshawbones]

" emancipate yourself from mental slavery, none other but ourselves can free our minds" --Marley

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@moonshineonme75013]

Thank 🙏🏼 You

[@DocSnipes]

Welcome

[@hollyrochford]

Thought I was lazy... Now I realize I'm burned out. Rough time too bc I'm moving state in 10 days 🙏✌️❤️🌍

[@DocSnipes]

Safe Travels. Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

[@melliecrann-gaoth4789]

Thank you.

[@DocSnipes]

You're welcome!

[@kbstrong429]

Love It I’ll be back Thanks

[@DocSnipes]

So glad. Welcome.

[@kieshaspady4923]

It's good to learn something new

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

[@lookbothways5104]

My mom calls me lazy all the time but I just feel everyday like I have no reason to do anything or live. I'm ugly, I don't take care of myself, I don't have any friends. My hobby was to draw but that washed away as well. I just wanna evaporate rn

[@DocSnipes]

It can be hard, but try to find a new hobby to focus on. Maybe a club or group that shares your interest in the new hobby. Just a for instance, if you joined group that did bird watching... you could learn about birds on your own, and go to places and groups the focused on bird watching. Would give chance for something to focus on, and chance to make new friends.

[@nmash6835]

I have anxiety but I'm also have nerves problems I feel awkward and weird when I'm around people and I feel like the house is closing me ,like im in jail please help

[@DocSnipes]

Please watch the videos on anxiety and you can watch the ones on DBT, too. What thoughts come to your mind when you’re experiencing that? When has this started? Anxiety is the flee part of our Fight-Flight-Freeze-Fond response. What is the underlying fear. There are 6 basic fears that your threat response system is trying to protect you from: Rejection, isolation, failure, loss of control, the unknown and death. Which one do you think causes you to feel like you are in jail?

[@peekaboots01]

My apartment is chaotic. I feel trapped in in this rut. I'm tired of this small apartment. I've been wanting to clean organize update upgrade and I can't. Day after day goes by, week after week, month after month and year after year and I can't seem to change this situation. I've tried vitamins, prayer, meditation, house cleaning motivation videos, self hypnosis, anti depressants... nothing seems to help. What is left to do?

[@evarogalsweiss9621]

Been there. The only thing that helped me was changing my perspective. Changing my perspective to gratitude helped me feel more calm and then I was able to start cleaning and organizing. And giving myself grace. Projects will get done but more slowly than I want but progress happens. Progress not perfection.

[@laurieberry162]

I never been admitted to the hospital as a minor like my siblings, but my dad would scream at me when I was burned out. I am still angry.

[@DocSnipes]

That’s awful and I am sorry it happened to you

[@nikkicc8762]

I always wanna forget about it 😔

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

[@farahkhan2364]

I’m believing I’m burned out. I lost my apartment after working my behind off to keep it and I’m about to lose my storage unit the apartment is packed in. It is killing me inside

[@DocSnipes]

Thank you for sharing this-it sounds like you’re carrying a heavy load right now, and it’s understandable why you’d feel burned out. Losing your apartment despite working so hard to keep it is incredibly painful, and it’s natural to feel defeated and overwhelmed when things feel out of your control. Burnout can leave us feeling drained and hopeless, especially when we’re fighting so hard just to stay afloat. Remember, burnout isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s a sign that you’ve been pushing yourself for a long time under tough circumstances. Reaching out to local resources, like housing support services or community programs, might help alleviate some of the immediate pressures. Also, taking even small steps to care for yourself, like reaching out to a friend, journaling, or finding a few minutes of quiet each day, can offer a bit of relief. You deserve support and compassion in this difficult time. Is there anything you’ve found that helps, even a little, when things feel overwhelming? Sometimes sharing these small strategies can offer others ideas for managing their own burnout.

[@nmash6835]

Does the feeling of disconnection go away?

[@DocSnipes]

I am sorry you are experiencing that. When you feel like disconnecting, you can try grounding : Notice 5 things that you see , 4 things that you hear, 3 things that you smell, 2 things that you can feel (touch) and 1 thing that you taste. This helps you stay grounded in the present moment and distracts you from distressful thoughts that you may be experiencing and also helps with the feeling of disconnection.

[@6reynoldsgajsjk]

Could you do something on OCPD? There is not a lot out there, although it is the most prevalent personality disorder. It is hard to differentiate what is going on. Is it possible for an overstressed person to look OCPD?

[@MarianaFerreira-l1f]

I used to be so cheerful before my school degree course and now I am so exhausted in my body and mind.I can't take it anymore.I can't do my hobbies like singing Kpop...I have no pleasure anymore because of being so tired

[@DocSnipes]

I'm really sorry to hear you're feeling this way. It sounds incredibly overwhelming, and it's understandable that you're struggling to find joy in the things you once loved, like singing. Burnout and exhaustion can drain both your energy and passion, making everything feel like a challenge. Sometimes, taking small steps to rest and reconnect with what truly nourishes you-without pressure-can help gradually bring some of that spark back. You don’t have to go through this alone, and reaching out for support can make a huge difference. Have you noticed any small activities or moments that still bring you comfort or relief, even if it's just a little bit?

[@soundvillage001]

Good video

[@DocSnipes]

Ty

[@Tchacopp]

Not lazy, not burnt out not depressed, just a loss of inner identity and amnesia and profoundlybdeep uselessness for myself

[@DocSnipes]

Thank you for sharing how you’re feeling-it takes courage to put those emotions into words. Losing a sense of inner identity and struggling with feelings of uselessness can feel incredibly isolating and heavy. These feelings often come from a deeper place, such as unresolved experiences, unmet needs, or even shifts in your life that may have left you feeling disconnected from yourself. Rebuilding a sense of identity starts with small, compassionate steps. Asking yourself questions like, “What used to bring me joy or meaning?” or “What do I value most deeply?” can begin to reconnect you with who you are. It may also help to engage in activities that make you feel even a little bit accomplished or curious, as these can rekindle a sense of purpose. Talking with a therapist could provide a safe space to explore these feelings and create a path forward. If this video resonated with you, please consider sharing it-it might help someone else who’s also feeling lost to realize they’re not alone and there’s a way forward. Is there something small-an activity, a memory, or a moment-that still feels meaningful to you? Reflecting on even the smallest sparks can be a powerful first step in reconnecting with yourself.

[@robertkeys6873]

Amen Ro

[@ankurgupta3013]

Doc, WIsh Every child have mother like you :)

[@DocSnipes]

Too kind. Thanks so much for watching.

[@916nene]

I keep quitting jobs idk why I just wanna be in my room laying down playing videos games. I don’t think that’s depression is it?

[@DocSnipes]

It's understandable to feel this way, and it's good that you're reaching out. Preferring to stay in your room and play video games could be a sign of a few things, including possible depression or burnout, but it's not necessarily a definitive indicator. People often turn to activities like gaming for comfort or escape. It might help to talk to a mental health professional who can provide you with personalized advice and support. They can help you understand your feelings and find ways to manage them effectively. Also, please feel free to use my AI to find out more about depression, burnout and all things mental health: allceus.com/AskDocSnipes

[@yoursweetheart]

My parents always said Im just lazy, even If I did went to a doctor and got diagnosed with Depression, and I get burned out easily from the loads of homework and school, but nope! Im just lazy.

[@DocSnipes]

That is tough... Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

[@izabayocharline6766]

😭😭😭🥺🥺 feel like...

[@eyeswithoutafacetarot3884]

I'm neither - I am on vacation.

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching.

[@j.d.b.pennamesonofharraant3367]

All 3 ..... Ok maybe the other 2

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching.

[@geargail]

I'm aware of this... ( However, didn't realize I've got a Relative here...)

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching.