THE 7 SIGNS YOU'RE BURNT OUT, NOT LAZY (Change Everything In 2024)| Rangan Chatterjee

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Burnout is a type of chronic, unmanaged stress that has significant consequences for our physical and mental health. A survey by YouGov for the charity Mental Health UK in 2020 found one in five people felt unable to manage pressure and stress levels at work & other research found that a staggering 88 percent of the UK workforce have experienced burnout since 2020.
Many of us think we can keep pushing day after day, week after week, month after month without any consequences. But we can’t. What I have seen time and time again is that this constant pushing always come back to bite, it is just a case of when. Many of us are on the road to burnout without even realising it.
In this video, I outline 7 signs that MAY indicate you are on the road to burnout: things to look out for in your mood, your behaviour, your habits and your health. I then walk you through 10 practical tools you can think about introducing into your life that will quickly start to help.
PLEASE NOTE: the signs I mention in this episode are very common and are not exclusive to burnout. If you have the odd sign and it is short lived - please do not worry - we all will experience some of these signs from time to time. Just be mindful if these signs are becoming longstanding. Also, please note that some of these signs can also be found in a variety of other conditions, for example, depression. If you have any concerns, please seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional ***
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[@nerudaad]

Signs 1. 5:20 Disconnection 2. 7:10 Emotional exhaustion 3. 9:02 Lack of creativity 4. 9:46 Inability to gain pleasure 5. 10:35 Procrastination 6. 15:04 Self-care starts to dissappear 7. 17:18 Physical exhaustion

[@MsElke11]

pre age 40 I was able to do all of the above. But after 40, and 4 kids, I had time for none, but it's not the kids' fault, it's the lack of LOVING SUPPORT around them!

[@maryspanidi3700]

Thank you for that! :)

[@sarwatkhurram4104]

👍

[@kasslam7808]

Thanks 💎

[@susantu2995]

Thanks so much!

[@blueskyearthkrish7134]

I’m an NHS doctor . I’ve been in denial about these very symptoms in me , chronic bone deep exhaustion , poor sleep , disconnection and not able to do any life tasks outside of work. I guess recognition and acceptance is the first step to recovery. Thankyou

[@DrChatterjeeRangan]

I am glad the video has helped. I wish you all the best in the future - these symptoms are so, so common in healthcare workers

[@janetpattison8474]

No one teaches us about boundaries, and saying NO to stay sane. Everything else is put above self-care. I had none for many years, and it finally caught up w/ me. I hope you’re successful with turning things around.

[@miriamrodriguez9161]

Thank you for your comment😊 I am starting acknowledging all these symptoms myself and stop to be in denial

[@lillired857]

Thank you for all you do

[@plasmichoneytrip]

Have you ever worked so hard and so continuously that when you finally get to socialise, you feel like you’re still exhausted and your body and mind is adjusting to the real world again like you just got out of prison?

[@Charliesmomiji]

I was a nurse and totally burnt out by people - im no longer a nurse, i live a quiet sedate life which i love and i happily insulate myself from peoples emotions

[@thetruthhurts599]

I think that at some point in life that's what we all need. Give me a peaceful remote life with God and my love ones.

[@plasmichoneytrip]

I can say that nursing seriously has ripped the life out of me. It should have been a rewarding profession but i feel soulless. The thing is, i’m still caught in between needing the money so I now have to even do more extra shifts, oncalls and overtime.

[@jenniferjemison636]

@@plasmichoneytrip I was once in that position but I walked away to save my sanity. You will need to change everything. Simplify your life and learn to live with less. Don't try to keep up. Stop and downgrade everything. You would be surprised how your life can change. Tell your family what you plan to do and if they don't understand...save yourself! I live a much happier life now. Luckily for me my husband came to the understanding that I was never going back to that kind of life. Good luck.

[@joaquinben4458]

I feel the same way.

[@Hope_Faith_Strength]

I’m about to study nursing this year. I’m 54 but I’m scared now. I thought I’d do nursing as my only child tragically died 6 years ago aged 21 and I just miss her… but maybe I should just buy a property in the country and just be.. I feel so lost

[@Noel-Mc]

I feel that just having a doctor change the word from " DEPRESSION" to "BURNOUT" so profound...!!! 💙 Thanks Doc x

[@DrChatterjeeRangan]

My pleasure Noel

[@wintrywinter]

Totally agree. Having been depressed before, I can tell there is a difference between current feeling of total exhaustion and failure, compared to standard depression. This is very different. I now recognised I am rock bottom and need a total break. You are a life saver. Literally. You just made me feel like there might be a glimmer of a solution. I am not a failure. Thank you so much.

[@wintrywinter]

I also discovered that I may be a Highly Sensitive Person. Whole new concept, which may explain why I have been do good in my job of patient support. I totally understand patients newly diagnosed with a rare cancer, and manage to help them. But as I just recognised my burnout, due to other work tasks, I can see I can't keep going. I am empty and been feeling like a failure. And feeling so guilty. I am also constantly criticized and harassed for not completing what is required.

[@itana5542]

Being a HSP -> I just need to be alone now… recovering from a Burnout. But people don’t understand this and even get angry at me 😢

[@innovativesolutions2428]

@@wintrywinter Yup. Glad you pointed that out.

[@Fatima_Garabandal2251]

I wish you were my doctor - I wish I had a doctor... a real one, not just someone you see at a walk-in clinic when something is wrong.

[@jittichai7872]

action plan to put you back in control 21:30 awareness 23:51 intentionally engage with another human being 28:15 prioritizing your sleep 35:17 do something that you love every day 39:37 learning how to say no 46:23 schedule rest 53:47 movement 55:41 pay attention to your food intake 58:26 define the end of your workday 1:01:07 Find your core values

[@beckyhofer4328]

Thank you for this❣️

[@TX.Cat.Whisperer]

Thank you for this!

[@usha8111]

Thank you.

[@ePIXture]

Thanks 😊

[@barbglez8426]

Do you know which book is Dr Chatterjee is referring to!? Please and thank you! 😊

[@theresawinder7403]

I work in NHS in mental health and im here in burnout. This is so helpful. Truly thankful for this.

[@jackiegerarde9938]

It snuck up on me. I am an avid science and psychology follower but I did not know burnout was different from stress. Stress happens first. I ignored the signs and then totally hit the wall. 4 years of stress symptoms. Don't do it. I got chronic fatigue and depression. It took me a long time to get back to me. I elimated all packaged food and sugar on my own and I know that helped but quitting my nightmare job and getting out in the world made the biggest difference. Burnout sucks but don't let people say you can't recover. Even my doctor and therapist told me I might need to adjust my idea of normal. Thats how bad I was. Loneliness is a thing. Science doesn't lie. Hang in there people. And great video! Thanks for calling out lack of creativity. Looking back I see everything.

[@DrChatterjeeRangan]

Thanks for sharing your story Jackie. Glad you are going better now, Rangan

[@carinalindberg7377]

For most of my life I thought I was lazy and didn't care about things like cleaning, socialising, and so on. I was diagnosed with burnout in my mid 30s, took the steps and thought I was passed it. 15 years later I hit the wall again, even though I was taking good care of myself, meditating and resting. Still, I had to work through this burn out, but changed my meditations, learnt more and began to move out of it and finally decided to quit my job just as the pandemic hit. It took me 2,5 years of dedicated learning, energy clearing, and meditation to get out of it. Turns out that I never knew what it was like to not be in burn out. Not even when I was a kid. I have traced it back to when I was 4 when a series of events moved me into survival. Of course nobody knew or understood that those events affected me in a traumatic way because adults don't understand how kids don't understand what goes on around them, and when we don't understand something it's always interpreted as potential danger, and survival kicks in. I'm still not where I want to be, where I can feel now that I'm meant to be and can be, but I can now see that it's right there, accessible and I know that I'll be there soon. Frankly, I think almost everyone in our society is in burnout to a degree. Thanks for bringing up these topics that are so important from the medical doctor angel, because it's needed.

[@whatsitallabout2901]

💕🌟 thanks for sharing this, it really helped me. I hope you are doing well.

[@lindaolsen7828]

As a retired 72 yr old introvert, widowed last december, I have only a few friends which has left me scratching my head as to where to find new friend. Of the friends I have, one is even more introverted than me! And the other can't say NO to her children and grandchildren, so both are unavailable a lot of the time. Another lives in Vancouver BC. Then I fell down on keeping up with 2 others while dealing with a dying cat over the summer. Needless to say, this program has identified for me that full blown burnout rather than depression sneaked up and fell over me like a soaking wet king size wool blanket in early Sept. Ive recovered a bit and now plan to implement one or two of your suggestions to start. Finding new friends....not sure where us older people go, but maybe in the process of getting back to living more fully will open up a wider world of people. Thanks for a great presentation!

[@EMuro-wu7uy]

Look at groups, clubs, online and in person

[@AR-mu4zq]

Ask a local church if they do book clubs. I saw a bridge club at my mall the other day. Lots of older folks. Take care and good luck.

[@tushiyakey9677]

I feel it right now. Been feeling this way for months.I have lost self-esteem, I feel tired mentally and physically, I don't wanna do anything, I keep on delaying important things that am supposed to do, I don't follow my plans as scheduled , I don't even want to meet my friends or receive their calls. Am angered! It's terrifying me.

[@eikeverfurden9970]

I don't know if this is a real good advice. I've had these problems for years. I had real bad depressions took almost every antidepressive stuff. Didn't help really. I got myself out of the hole with kratom. This stuff isn't probably good for the body but it helps me a lot to at least start the day and get up. Best wishes from Germany.

[@tushiyakey9677]

@@eikeverfurden9970 thank you Eike.

[@smmlf676]

Rooting for your turn around!!

[@gingermonroe4153]

Try t stepbrother of ur life n do sthing completely different Look and listen all the things u have accomplished I'm suffering as well ♥️🤣😀😪🎆🎁🎄🎉

[@johnmaggiorino4493]

😢 🙏

[@louislove8354]

Hello! This topic caught my attention. This is so interesting to me. I stepped out of the classroom after 17 years as a 2nd grade teacher. When I left, I was definitely burned out. All I wished for the new school year was to do nothing, have no checklist, and I wanted to not feel responsible for anything or be needed any more. No emails, no parent meetings. No lesson plans, no duties, no spreadsheets, nothing! It’s wildly happening right now! I’m not needed! I don’t have to be responsible and it’s the most liberating! Thanks for this video! 💖

[@DrChatterjeeRangan]

My pleasure. Thanks for sharing your story!

[@everythingbeautifulalways6118]

I did same , after graduation 2018 I walked away.l locked myself in my house two weeks , didn't answer calls...I was burnt out.l never went back.

[@dandm20]

I cannot contain my tears. This came on my feed. I am so very grateful to God for you.

[@smkatshwa]

"Burnout steals your autonomy... " Thank you so much Doc, you've helped me identify what I've been going through, and this has helped to develop a clear perspective about my life. 🙏🙏🙏

[@dhdfreak]

As a 22-year-old student, I always thought I was just "depressed and lazy" and blamed myself for not being able to get stuff done. After watching this video, my current situation ticked all the 7 boxes of being on the road to a burn out. I had heard of burn outs before in my life, but that was mostly about older people. I never thought I could possibly be heading that way... thank you for making this awareness video, I am happy that I subscribed a few weeks ago and this video showed up in my recommended videos. Keep up the good work Mr. Chatterjee, you are that one missing puzzle piece that people need to become self-aware.

[@MsElke11]

When you're young, you should JUST DO IT ALL! Take chances. At least you'll have interesting memories.

[@calisingh7978]

I have heard good things about the empathy guide to the universe. If you have had childhood struggles and choose to be healthy it will be a lonely path as your main competition will be people with healthy families backing them. The world is more harsh than taken on in this nice video.

[@BT_life2]

@@calisingh7978lonely path? Nonsense. As people educate themselves they surround themselves with new peers.

[@Iquey]

Protect your peace. Work hard if you feel like it's worth it, or if you have bills to pay, but try to find better opportunities that don't steal your energy for a crappy wage.

[@isabelflann4087]

​@@BT_life2engineering students beg to differ

[@calisingh7978]

The main cure is money without working for it. You can slow down your run or possibly even jump off your hamster wheel for a moment. Or if you have extra money you can paint your hampered wheel a different color or put it in a different part of the cage to multitask different things.

[@Theiris92]

Honestly thank you for this video. I’ve been caring for a family member since I was 15 and am now 31, it’s kinda the norm to me to just get on with it and to not complain. Over the years I’ve felt exhausted and stressed and felt like I’ve not have any real reason to feel that way, so have just been trying to carry on. I’ve been to many therapists because I just thought I was lazy and useless. Realised I’ve not actually stopped to acknowledge that the work I do is REAL work ( I’m not paid which makes it hard to remember that it’s genuine work. I’ve been shamed by most around me for not “trying hard enough to find work, or that I’m just scared or sabotaging myself” when really the work I already do has not been appreciated or seen for what it is. It’s made me feel like I’m alone and that no one get it or sees the work for what it is. I’ve done uni and graduated whilst caring full time and that was what tipped me over the edge. It’s all become too much. But again I’m not sure how to feel liberated and empowered and seen for all I’ve done. I think a lot of people who are burnt out just want to feel seen and held and appreciated (besides having enough down time) Everything dr describes I feel, I’ve seen many therapists and nothing has ever felt like the right diagnosis. I’m an artist but no longer have the drive or fire to peruse it, I want to stay in bed and nap always as a way to avoid my responsibility. I was also assaulted back in 2010 and now also deal with ptsd and that on top of burn out is tough. Soz for this rant, but this genuinely feels like the only place where I can get this off my chest and feel safe doing it. I’m not sure if I’ll get the validation I need with the carer situation, but this has given me tools to try on my own and am excited to make change, but hope my story can help anyone else out there feeling alone. Sending healing love and peace for anyone feeling this way x

[@carlwoods4564]

Good advice. Ive been a psychiatric Nurse for 18 years. Most staff i know are on the road to burn out. Losing your sense of humour and taking everything personal is also a big sign.

[@anjumanarabegum7992]

Dr. Chatterjee , thank you very much. I’m a Gynaecologist and obstetrician. After suffering from Covid with long Covid complications and simultaneously my father’s death made me completely burned out. I have lost all interests in life , but today I have seen your video and feeling good . Your talks touch my heart and motivated me to love myself. Thanks Doctor.

[@JudahMarley]

❤

[@youtubechanel5243lp]

This is real I am 10 years with no partner or live in boyfriend/ husband it is exhausting on my own. Im struggling. I think having a partner to go through life with is so helpful. Help each other. We are not meant to be alone.

[@tls459]

I understand the desire to have a spouse. I was “lonely and alone” for years. But a spouse doesn’t fix that. I also spent a lot of time alone and lonely in a marriage. A friend of mine had the love of her life die in a car crash. We can’t be defined by others. The connections he talks about aren’t spouses. It can be, but it can also be friends - at church, gym, down the hall, a phone call away. Positive friends (stay away from the chronic complainers or catty ones) and find one thing each day that you enjoy and savour it (that morning coffee, sun on your face, your cat purring) and then look for more of those. They are there, you just have to find them. It’s not easy - I get it. I had to ditch the “I’m not a whole person without someone else” feeling, and life got waaaayyyy easier. Do all his other steps and tell yourself that you are going to take 2023 (or just a week or a month) to work on your “self” and purposely not look for a partner. Give yourself a dating break. Try it please and see what I mean. It did wonders for me.

[@youtubechanel5243lp]

@@tls459 nice reply thanks. everyone has their own goals, needs, and visions we are not the same.

[@Xeavone]

@@youtubechanel5243lp My mother has been through a lot and after being alone and living independently for almost a decade, she has finally found someone that I can officially say that brings her happiness. She's been through a lot of crappy and toxic guys that I've had first hand experience myself, as I grew up in adolescence watching it unfold, and now as a young adult living together with her, I can also give my two cents in that he's a really cool guy and that I don't have the same fears around him in contrast to her previous relationships. I agree that it's almost virtually impossible to live on your own in this day and age, depending on where you live in the world. You're strong to have been supporting yourself for a decade, I know that I could personally live on my own, but I'd be lying that I like having the company of someone else present from time to time. Like my mother, I wish that you find a wonderful person to spend the rest of your life with. :)

[@youtubechanel5243lp]

Yes and congratulations to your mom. No one should be a lone unless they insist. 😊

[@deadmanswife3625]

@@youtubechanel5243lp alone is just fine for some

[@calisingh7978]

Homeless are burned out as children as most all suffer extreme childhood abuse. Their spirits are broke and they have to work 10x harder to step up just to maintain a home. They are isolated because only people willing to personally interact will be homeless and poor and too many have poor habits.

[@juliaarambula3153]

This is so me with the now health issues. Hormonal imbalances, fibroids, autoimmune, chronic pain and everything he said. I retired from the Marine Corps and noticed 5 years before retiring I felt this but not to the point of debilitating. I feel my fight and flight hormones got me through it. Then I retired and I thought I would feel better. Well it’s a title wave now. I struggle to figure out how to get my life back.

[@Foxy_ladyYTSL]

This needs to be taught to nhs frontline staff....they need this more than most.

[@lildajao1]

Thank you for this episode Rangan! It really helped me to recognise and accept The fact that Im burned out, removing The shame and guilt for my belief that Im letting my colleagues and patients down by taking a sick leave to focus on my own recovery. Your wisdom has truly given me hope, self compassion and confidence that its ok to focus on my own recovery. Much love, Norwegian psychologist.

[@wintrywinter]

I tick absolutely every single box. And listening through tons of tears, having thought i was totally useless. Thank you SO MUCH. You are an amazing person. I got zero support workwise, to extent that people pushed me under even more, despite recognising and acknowledging risk of burnout.

[@mtwata]

Here's what I do to cure my burn out: I go on a 10-day solo trip to a new place, preferably with a lot of nature time. I go from "wanting to quit everything" (including life) to "can't wait to go back and do my best work". Unfortunately now I'm not single anymore and can't really go on 10-day solo trips anymore 😂 Thanks for watching my TED Talk

[@rickduque5799]

Man, that's exactly what I feel like and hoping that a vacation will reset things for me. When I was a regular employee, vacations always did that to me, I came back on fire ! Now I have my own construction biz and haven't had a vacation in 5 years and feel like I'm losing my enthusiasm for so many things, as I'm always working.

[@mtwata]

@@rickduque5799 I hope that helps you! 5 years is a damn long time!

[@socratesagain7822]

Dr. Chatterjee, you just may have saved my sanity. Your presentation touched on every single aspect of my character/personality and diagnosed point by point my soul's downward spiral. I cannot thank you enough. The pressures we place on ourselves can be devastating. I had to retire from a profession I used to enjoy, one in which I demanded perfection from myself. I was raised in a competitive family (one parent an alcoholic, another a workaholic) and environment where one required self-excellence and to walk away...the "winner." I beat myself up in the process, nay, burnt myself out. I allowed "paralysis by analysis" to _slow_ me down (or beat me up!), day after agonizing day. Be well.

[@dort5436]

Emotional exhaustion is where I'm at because happiness has never been harder to experience.

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[@kcc879]

I started teaching in 2009 and I now believe, after pandemic lock downs, I've got severe burnout. I quit my full time job and gone casual supply. I just can't shake this deep exhaustion. I've got absolutely no tolerance for any bs that comes my way, I feel I've got no juice left in the tank to deal with it and I'm extremely lonely. I've gone to the doctor asking for help and she did a blood test and only talked about my cholesterol until I pointed out that stress raises cholesterol. I'm trying to quit teaching for good but I'm going thru this alone. But I'm forcing myself to go to the gym and lift weights, play my violin in the Irish group and looking for another job that can help me slow right down and still pay my bills. The lack of creativity is a key point for me as well. All the points raised are what I'm experiencing every day. I've met so many teachers who have had breast cancer or bowel cancer, I don't want to be another fat, white statistic.

[@civilpanda9422]

I'm currently on the road to burnout. All the signs are there. Thank you foe this video. It hit home, hard. In fact it was a relief to hear it identified in straighr simple language. Now I will try your step by step plan to pull myself out of it. Thank you.

[@shehp5190]

1 minute in and you are speaking directly to my soul. Can't wait to hear it all the way through.

[@DrChatterjeeRangan]

Hope you find the video useful

[@howardrobinson4938]

Of course. Now you know what you'll be doing for the next hour and three quarters of your life. And what will you watch after this video? And then after that? Try a sitting meditation where you attempt to really connect with your breathing process and life force.

[@shehp5190]

@@howardrobinson4938 well actually, 10 hours later I'm on my third attempt to get through the whole thing and will probably need a second listen, to put it all together. Distractions can be a problem at times. 🙂

[@barbarab202]

This all sounds great and I understand the rationale behind it. Been doing years of therapy, MBCT, took time off, switched employers. Bottom line is that all the roles are similar. If I take an hour after work to work out, it just means I'm another 100 e-mails behind when I get back. Cost of living keeps increasing, jobs are tricky here right now, so don't really have a choice but to keep going. I have the chest pains, severe insomnia, pure exhaustion, difficulty even brushing my teeth, poor eating. I know it's not healthy, but need to keep paying the bills.

[@judemcclellan111]

Hi Barbara, I hear you, I feel you. I hear that you cannot see that you have any choice. Please just try something really small, like taking 30 seconds a couple of times a day to just focus on your breathing? It can feel like just one more thing that you've got to do on top of the heavy load you already carry, but it could actually pay dividends by buying you a bit more sleep or more focus to prioritise those emails. There has to be a way to insert a little kindness and compassion towards yourself into your life....

[@wotasweetheart]

I don’t have any friends. At least none that don’t want something from me. Every time you talk about going and meeting friends for coffee, going for a walk with them, I can’t think of anyone! :(

[@meesamagill1193]

Maybe join new clubs around your interests. Ive made some great friends through gym classes, volunteering and choir

[@emilyjohnson4993]

I completely understand, I have about one actual friend. I don't currently have the energy to go and make more. I believe I need to work on myself, slow down and build my energy back up before I can go out to make more friends.

[@lin90210]

I felt I might be going through depression but it seems more like burnout. Thank you for your video. Luckily I'm not that deep into burnout...I feel it eek in here and there

[@jayvid9044]

First, I’d like to say that I always enjoy Dr. Rangan podcasts. I feel strongly that on the first point mentioned in this video that it is important to consider whether you are an introvert or an extrovert. This makes a tremendous difference in treating burn out. A great book on this is ‘Quiet’ by Susan Cain. I personally am a social introvert. I get recharged by getting time alone in solitude. Solitude is actually one of my favorite environments; it brings me to life and I really don’t get lonely…perhaps it’s possible.. I have many friends, just loneliness isn’t something I experience so much. As much as I feel, the advice, on the first point would be great advice for an extrovert, I do not believe that this would help an introvert like myself. Introverts, love and care about their family friends, they care about their tribe just as much as anyone else, however their personal needs demand quiet time alone and they do not often find themselves lonely when they get this time. In a society driven by extroversion, it has stressed introverts and been the cause of burn out and exhaustion in our lives. If you find yourself craving solitude for a breath of fresh air, go for a walk in nature, go swimming, jogging, and most definitely consider reading ‘Quiet’ by Susan Cain. It’s on Amazon audible as well as paperback. If you’ve been stressed by too much community or are over burdened by social obligations…especially this time of year. Treat yourself to this book and the empowering knowledge you will get from it. It’s personally my remedy for burn out.

[@jackiegerarde9938]

I'm an introvert. INFJ is you're a myers briggs fan. I love that book. I love spending time by myself. I get overwhelmed frequently. But I got the most serious form of burnout partly because I isolated myself. Extroverts don't need to recharge after engaging socially. We do. That is the difference. BUT we are still social creatures and MOST of us will get sick and suffer if we don't engage with other humans. I think that Susan Cain would agree. She encourages introverts to find their way in an extroverted world. She wants us to engage. Burnout can kill. Too much isolation is deadly. I know.

[@jayvid9044]

Thank you for sharing. I’m glad to hear that you got to recharge Anna that you’re a fellow introvert 😊. I totally agree with you on that one of our biggest differences with extroverts is how we recharge. Everyone is so different on the level of social interaction that is healthy for them. I feel we are all social creatures, but also so many different levels. For example, some scientists are so fascinated by their craft, they submerge themselves into it to the point of isolation and are just fine with that; for some it’s the lifestyle they prefer. For some, isolation is fine for a month, two months, a week, a day, some people a couple hours. We’re just all so different. Whatever our threshold is, it’s unique to us each and the danger of lack of or even over socialization would be unique to each of us as well. I agree that Susan Cain would say we are social creatures, but I think she would also agree that ‘how social’ is variable.🌿

[@ladybugflv]

I agree, I am an introvert and the COVID lockdown was the best thing that has ever happened to me.

[@vickystewart8050]

This describes what I am going through precisely and have been for years. I’ve been a caregiver for my 90 year old mom for 20+ years in different capacities. Working full time and tending to her 6 days a week has left me totally mentally and physically drained. I find myself apologizing and feeling guilty about not saving time for my friends and my husband but the thought of adding something to my calendar stresses me more.I will work on forcing myself to schedule more get-togethers and implement some of these suggestions. Thank you!,

[@heathermarsh3425]

I needed this today , I'm currently in bed recovering from several infections that's left my body shot ! ..but everything you have spoke about 100% relates to me , I've felt so emotional , not coping , but fundamentally I haven't seen anyone for a while, my adult children left and I didn't know what my role was anymore , and I didn't nurture friendships, so I don't have any , I've been so stressed I've just wanted it to end ..but there is a part of me that's searching for change .

[@allroundabundance]

I hope you recover and feel better soon Heather 😊

[@townsendv58]

Hope you are better now. I have been in a similar position. Luckily, it was a temporary job. I resigned after struggling for a month. I have a week left and on the way to recovery.

[@27orless]

Heather i Hope you listen take notes and act. To help yourself get out of this hole . Because you matter you really do. Even though you say ur job of rearing ur children is finished, You've still more to give, and to gain. In this new stage of your / our life. I do know what you mean, I am in the very same situation as yourself. Dr Chatterley is giving us a lot of great advice. Let's take it, why not write it out, once you see it on paper, you will see how you will start with 1 or 2 . All in your own time, decide them a day. And let's get out of the hole we've made for our selves . Gently and slowly. Let's work through Dr C list. I wish you the very best. And I pray you make the change. For you. As I will for me. Heather please say every day to self I am worth it. Because you are. And I am. 😊 🎉 🎉 😊

[@evachatterji1834]

I realised I was starting to get anxious leaving the house. Then I began losing my temper when I finally made it to work. I wasn't able to make decisions and the only place I felt calm is at home. I can't go to the gym because it is too loud and too crowded. My doctor is treating me for anxiety now and burn out. I had to tell my boss he can stuff his 24/7 work regime that I have been under for 5 years. That helped too.

[@mytube-10]

Excellent advice! I have experienced so much tragedy in such a short time by myself with no support from relatives or friends. I had always thought it was impossible for the human mind to ever endure what I have gone thru and not go insane. I have Epstein Barr and Leukemia. I am EXTREMELY BURNT OUT, having ignored my own needs while nurturing others. But I am a FIGHTER and I refuse to go all the way down. Such valuable information, thank you!🙏

[@smkatshwa]

This is truly amazing! This guy has just described my whole adult life in under two hours. I identify all all seven signs in my life. Now i know for sure that I've been suffering from burn out for over two decades.

[@JudahMarley]

🙏💜

[@hollyerwin-qw6hv]

This is probably the best video I've seen in terms of strategies to help with wellbeing. Everyone can benefit from this. I reached burnout because of working in isolation during Covid. I barely moved from my computer, I did everything that leads to burnout. I will be watching this video again. My journey out of burnout is a slow one but it's one step at a time. Thank you doctor.

[@2dogsahooman677]

You could be talking about me right now. 55, retired, social worker for 23 years and 11 years as a nurse before. Not what I thought my retirement would be. I sleep constantly that’s the only difference. My goal today is to get my Xmas tree up. My disconnect I describe as being ‘peopled out’. I’m away to call my mum 😊

[@madala9324]

Perhaps you retired to early !!!!!!!

[@mpatey63]

Why say that ? It sounds very judgmental. Highly stressful careers such as nursing and social work are difficult to maintain as you get older. Someone experiencing burnout doesn't need to be guilt tripped by you !

[@a.m.8895]

I love this doctor. He really cares about us!

[@indulal9503]

Dealing with loss of my partner to COVID . Two years ago . I have all the signs!

[@EMuro-wu7uy]

I hear that, I lost most of my family before COVID, lost the house, the truck, the pets, I feel like a bad country song. This includes my husband, grandma grandpa

[@122allyson]

Sorry to hear this. ❤

[@lydnav1673]

I must say in my opinion... "This Post Cast is the best of yours" This video bears a unique form of information that can transform everything in our lives for a positive daily habit, deriving an authentic way to produce the health that all human beings deserve to put into their lives! You are a genuine Dr. ! God bless you and your family.

[@DrChatterjeeRangan]

Really glad you enjoyed this video. I am considering doing more videos just like this. Any topics you would like me to try and cover, please do let me know. Thanks Rangan

[@lydnav1673]

I am the kind of person that always seek from the truth, the truth and wisdom that come from God... Whoever, believe in Him or not... I truly believe in His truth... And because of that, I was able to save my life,..., Without the medical protocols that would destroy and deplete my health. You are those physicians that deserve 5 Stars! You expose the good deeds that we all are called to do so...I can perceive your love, dedication, and passion for the human beings! I can see that you don't want to masquerade this truth..., You love to support this truth along with other Drs. Continuing, and fullfiling this mission in behalf of others. Congratulations from my heart!

[@lydnav1673]

Great and powerful message! You are one of a kind Dr! Please keep yourself doing these kind of messages!

[@MrHornet72]

Your really a genuine, kind hearted, helpful and extraordinary doctor. I can feel like your talking directly to me and I'm sitting next to you. Your really a wonderful person trying to help people on KZbin. Thank you so much Doctor I wish there were more people like you in this world. God Bless.

[@margaretwhelan1475]

I agree

[@27orless]

Dr Ramjan 😊 I totally agree with above. Thank you so much for this podcast, iv just come accross you, you have described me to a T. I will get working on all you have suggested, what a gifted man you are, and you are so blessed, by allowing yourself to freely share your knowledge with others. And you are happy to do so. I Praise the Lord, for people like you Doc, never change, from who you are, you've got many gifts. I have had a vr heavy heart, along with all of those symptoms you've described, I am also living many years with Fibromyalgia, 20 years now. Going from Therapist to Therapist. With no lasting ease. Coeliac from Birth, Thyroid probs, Severe Migrains, Empty nest syndrome, Break up of my marriage of 50 years , still living with said Alcoholic man, and all that entails, the death of my beloved Dog of 16 yrs, And the death of my dearest precious mother. 😢 😢 My heart is not so heavy since iv listened to you describe me. And amazed so many others have those symptoms too. Lord Bless each one, of these precious people, give them the will to take on all, you've advised of self help . Because they are worth it. In joining the road to healing, Slowly taking one day at a time, So big thanks to you again Doc Ranjan Now I too can work on those suggestions of yours. You have the tools, you mind you, and your precious family. 😊 😊

[@AshSchultzArt]

I'm going through this right now and it's bad. I seem to be stuck in a cycle of recovering, then burning myself out again and on top of all these symptoms is the negative thoughts and feelings that come with it. Working on self care now though and hopefully adopting better lifestyle habits so I can finally break the cycle. Thanks for this video, it perfectly nails what I'm going through and great ways to recover/avoid it.

[@rowenajamias6667]

Thank u Lord and thank doc We need Sun i walked my dog Coffee Shut off your gadgets 1 hourbefore bed Rest your brain No news or soft operas drama movie Daily dose of pleasure 5 mins a day I can not think of this for now i just jumped to my trampoline for 5-10 mins Saying NO was my problem before but now i have over come the hard way I have a lot fr u doc because before i get to watch u i was suffering loneliness and just prayed and i was answered at once because i found u… I will watch this again and share to my freinds…

[@tonythaiger93]

I watched many videos regarding burnout and I got to say this is one of the most comprehensive video regarding burnout symptoms/ treatment. Thank you Dr. Rangan putting this video out on KZbin. I'm currently going through moderate-severe burnout and need help/ recovery. Sadly I really thought my symptom(s) are normal being in my 30s having more responsibilities at my job/ in life.🙁

[@abbykumar]

I’ve been struggling with burnout for four years. Finally gave up a job I love and closed down my dog rescue. Thank you rangan, I’m going to start small and preserve. Can’t see myself keep going on the way I have been anymore

[@ejf5175]

I discovered your channel yesterday, with your interview with Gabor Maté. You're very calming and insightful to listen to. I've lived with several decades of anxiety, depression, and 10 years of chronic pains from stress. I'm glad I found your channel. I've been talking about feeling burnt out for years. I'm glad I came across your channel. I've been focusing on working on myself in recent months. Regular yoga, breathing exercises, massage etc. I'm finally starting to feel like I'm looking after myself - after years of people pleasing and co-dependency. Thanks again, and keep up the good work. All the best.

[@liseclarke2976]

Wow I needed to hear this. That’s exactly what I’ve been feeling for a few years. Thank you for bringing light in my life 😊

[@allroundabundance]

Hope you recover from burnout soon 😊

[@Baldavier]

If you feel the symptoms of burnout, but you're not over-working, it's more likely depression. Is that correct?

[@MsLacieable]

Burnout is caused by constant stress. If your work isn't stressful to you. I guess you are depressed.

[@mattwilliamhorne]

Seriously Dr you are an absolute treasure and I'm so glad that I discovered your podcast and work. I've not been able to find any other content that has resonated with my feelings even remotely close to what you have just done and I'm only 9mins into the video! You are speaking to me directly, I feel understood and HUMAN finally because you are right, I have been thinking it's me. Thank you Dr, I am looking forward to the rest of this video and actioning the 10 step plan.

[@babydollramos3100]

I have been practising the Mindfulness of Breathing technique kzbin.infoUgkxIIDVgnLN8pF_fPOyoZ1nTjbLvvZcib6r as taught in this CD for about 2 years having read about it in Paramananda's Change Your Mind book and taken a real liking to it. However at times I struggle to remain focused on the breathing and thought that at such times this guided version might suit me. So after two years I finally decided to buy it! The first 7'24 of Track 1 of the CD is a body relaxtion which I do not use: I don't like body relaxation techniques and I find 27' just a little too long for meditation. The remaining 20' of gentle, guided meditation helps me tremendously to relax and stay focused. I find him's voice very soothing and whilst he is present to guide you through the 4 stages of the meditation, his presence is not intrusive or distracting. For the past two years I have tried to follow this technique as best I can with gentle meditation music despite music not being recommended. Having used this CD a couple of times I think I will try from now on to adopt a new routine of no music and just this CD as I find it so helpful. I realise now that the music really is distracting and I have enjoyed listening to the ambient sounds around me which I am normally unaware of. I can not comment on the other 2 tracks of Metta or Walking Meditation as I bought the CD solely to help me with the Mindfulness of Breathing and it does just that - very effectively. In my opinion this CD is money very well spent as it will guide you through a thoroughly useful and beneficial meditation technique and I don't think you can put a price on that.

[@Arrian1111]

A video on how to get through burn out would be really useful. Watching these podcasts at the moment whilst signed off, through battling PTSD for over a decade, and bringing up a family on my own. Nothing unique there, obviously, but the symptoms seem insurmountable. I kept pushing on and on through the symptoms and then just suddenly, snap. Couldn't keep going.

[@vivianleung5880]

I think i am burning out trying to be positive in my current love relationship, career, finance, aging (40s)... Im trying to surrender but i am not there yet...

[@100Jim]

I was in the Army on a 6 week exercise driving with night vision goggles. I had sleep deprivation with many moves and work during the night with only 2 to 4 hours sleep a day. I came back to work with only a weekend off and had a big burn out. My brain reset like a computer crashing and I could not function with many symptoms. Luckily, I put my hand up for help and got the time off and support I needed.

[@mrskaur9860]

This is an excellent video..."momentum builds, but you got to start somewhere"

[@melaniesmith769]

oh my gosh last night as I couldn't sleep again, I was thinking, I wish I could just start over ...clean slate!

[@rosiethebear300]

I can feel lonely in a crowd. My puppy dogs are more therapuetic than any person in my life.

[@rozaliaslaboiu7810]

Love it! Thank you, Dr.Rangan Chatterjee.

[@lucindagaulin3942]

It’s because we are slaves……..we get paid just enough to barely support ourselves and family, we make the rich richer with our hard work and paying high price gouging on things we need

[@stevenbrown6593]

Most people are not use to lonliness i been lonely years and it gets alot easier.

[@veronicadaniels3840]

This video made me cry and gave me so much anxiety because it was ME he was describing. I’ve built myself into a corner and now I’m trapped and overwhelmed beyond belief. Thank you so much for putting this episode together. I’m going to “try” to move into implementing some of your techniques. ❤️‍🩹

[@iolandaribeiro6297]

I am so glad to hear that. The Dr. made me see a easy way to change my day life. I used to set up goal so strong and difficult, now I am free. Thank you doctor Rangan Chatterjee. Você é o melhor!!

[@122allyson]

I am a therapist and very very busy. Lately I don’t want to be around people. Want to go into the woods and live with animals.

[@paulgyimah2392]

i totally relate. I am a medical doctor and i have felt the same considering having a great network of support and partner.

[@grumblekin]

I've gone through burnout cycles for the last 22 years. It has aged me and left damage in the form of anxiety disorder. Don't get trapped!

[@treesart6914]

Half an hour ago, I realized that today I felt totally fine and relaxed, and just normal, without issues, interested in something I used to be interested in, for the first time in quite a lot of years in which I had serious mental health issues! Don't get me wrong, I have a lot of difficult things on my to do list, but i feel fine. So, i guess, you can overcome it! I realized I was burnt out about 10 months ago and since then I did basically nothing except taking care of things I let slide before, and lived on my savings, mostly stayed home, for a whole year, and I guess it helped.

[@BellaZella3000]

This is me, this is my life. Word for word you described me. 😮 thank you for this helpful video. I needed this.

[@jimwalker5412]

I love the fact that you used the word "Knackered"

[@DrChatterjeeRangan]

Thanks Jim!! :)

[@aliciagrajeda9953]

I am an RN of 17 yrs with 2 kids. My husband has Hodgkins...thankfully he's doing well right now. This video completely hit every point for me. Totally burned out the last few years. I'm really trying to find my old self again, I miss me. Thank you for this video!! I find it very helpful 😌

[@rosemaryroot8878]

I feel the EXACT same way

[@mytube-10]

I can relate to your comment. My husband had Sarcoma cancer while my mom had colon cancer. My father had several strokes. I lost them all in just the last few years. I did what I could to help them be as happy as possible before they died. That meant neglecting me in everyway. I missed me too, but I know that person will come back. I will make it happen. You, me and others just have to be patient and not give up hope!❤‍🩹❤‍🩹❤‍🩹❤❤‍🩹❤‍🩹❤‍🩹

[@debbiesteppings8406]

I can so relate, I've just spent 2 years dealing with HL with my daughter. Finally she's in remission, we're just getting our lives back.

[@mytube-10]

@@debbiesteppings8406 That is good news! I am so happy for you! Give her lots of sunshine (so much info coming out about those that did get lots of sunshine did not get Covid) and lots of vegetables, especially the green leafy vegies!❤‍🩹💚🥬🥦🥒🥑🥥🧄🍋

[@beverleyketley6425]

Hope you are doing better now. I’ve been unhappy because of life-changing effects of covid since contracting it in 2021. I have actually often thought your exact words - wanting to be my old self again and missing me. You are not alone.

[@Moataza2009]

This is a very thorough and thoughtful response to a very common problem. Thank you Dr

[@jalilkamran8212]

I just listened this great talk.i knew I am burnt out but was not taking it seriously.you are my favourite and I listened all of you.But "bunn out" and "habit change" and "breathing" have started changing my life to positives.i am 72 year young busy practicing pediatrician living each moment beutifully

[@les7516]

Your podcast have been excellent. Please keep up your care and desire to use your MD to get out of linear thoughts. You’re much respected by me and I’m starting NOW. THANK YOU. 😊❤🙏☺️❤❤❤

[@daysmith5426]

Just what I needed to hear today. Awesome and encouraging video with attainable suggestions. Thank you Dr. Chatterjee.

[@tommyperez5602]

Thank you so much for this! Some of us really need it so much. I know I did. Again, THANK YOU!

[@rohanthakrar7599]

Thank you so much for sharing this and making this free 🙏❤

[@kyracl7318]

Every person needs to watch this! So insightful and informative! Thank you!

[@cuervojones4889]

"on the road to burnout"? I have arrived, bought a house and set up residence. I'm tired. I hate my job. I'm sick and tired of the endless demands on my time for dumb $h*t. Everyone constantly wanting FROM me and nobody GIVING to me. I just want to run off.

[@Prodigious1One]

Yeah, I went through burnout while taking care of my mom for eight years. She had mental and brain health problems. I wish that everything had gone better and that she were still alive.

[@artyfhartie2269]

I have plenty of energy but I could not be bothered to do anything except watching TV, drinking, eating and sleeping.

[@Anamaria-ew8lh]

Thank you very much for teaching us to manage burnout! This eat us alive!

[@DrChatterjeeRangan]

My pleasure. Hope you found the video useful

[@houndmother2398]

I've been in burnout for at least 2 years. Pretty much since around covid. Frustrated and bored by work, unmotivated, nothing really interest me. Getting older and I need to find a new purpose but I can't quite figure out what that is outside of myself. Just tired with all of it. Not a good place to be.

[@chazwyman8951]

What if I've been feeling (ahem!) "burned out" for 40 years?

[@pinksunrise01]

OMG this is so me , all of it , ive not felt right for years and years, I am going to start doing these points ❤️

[@ckearney1252]

I never made the connection between learned helplessness and burnout. Very enlightening. Thank you.

[@JC-sh6im]

Good - except being left alone doesn't necessarily mean feeling lonely, for some people it's perfectly fine and preferable. Not essential to getting better at all. Could go for a long, long time all by myself, and be quite happy.

[@JC-sh6im]

People, overrated.. Also, what if people around you have been toxic ? I was fine on my own, except I thought I needed a significant relationship.. big mistake, for all the grief that got me, and burnout among them.

[@shannon2003]

I admire your passion to help others❤

[@CuntyMcGinty]

Got the T-Shirt, Just starting to enjoy my work again, within healthy boundaries of course!

[@DrChatterjeeRangan]

Good to hear Pete. Wishing you all the best for the future!

[@Steph.mindset.mentor]

This is one of the best podcasts I’ve heard on burnout on KZbin. Thank you so much for the reminders ❤

[@loriyearwood3059]

Great show. I love your "prescription." So wishing more doctors had this kind of perspective.

[@jenniferatkinson5519]

Just a great interview. For years I just wanted my father to apologize for treating me like garbage. That never happened plus he made terrible lies to my other siblings. Since his death, I chose to think of the man who helped his military colleagues fight their addiction issues. I also do what I can to show empathetic and help those in need. We are a community and there are those that need people to stand up for them. Guess you can say the military thing was multi generational.

[@Army1SGRetired]

I have never watched a video that resonated with me as much as this one does. I vow to take action and change my job, is scary and difficult as that may be.

[@suzanalhassanieh7865]

Thanks for sharing your valuable experience and knowledge. I WILL consider them more than ever.

[@laraking804]

I have not been myself since the lockdown. I lost my business because of the lockdown and haven’t been able to get my mojo back since. Starting a new business all over again feels like a mountain and I’m exhausted. Most days life feels pointless…

[@Dr.Ra77ma77]

Only learning medicine or practicing it are enough reasons to burn anyone out..My own experience and I stopped working as a consultant doctor.I don't want to practice medicine anymore.I don't want to see patients anymore.All I want to do is just to relax and make good connection with Allh and my family and just do nothing but relax and relax but after having diabetes, hypertension,ashma,some cardiac and back issues.I thank Allah for everything.. I made bad chices in my life that I pay for now!! Very tiring experience!!

[@rowenajamias6667]

Im not rich but sometimes i buy friends i treat them to to have someone talk and share experiences and it works, one thing i asked is ( did it happened to u that u just cry without any cause ? ) and they yes … so having someone to talked to is very essentials in this lifetime aside from God which we can talk with… but having some to laughed with even with small things is so important…