Physical Signs It Was Time to Quit My Job | Symptoms of Burnout at Work

When I was in my 9-5 job, it was easy to ignore the signs my body physically showed me that made it clear it was time to quit my job.
The signs and symptoms of burnout at work aren’t always obvious. But once you start listening to your body, the physical signs of stress and overwhelm become very clear.
If you are debating whether or not to leave your 9-5 job, this video will point out 8 different physical signs my body used to warn me that it was time to leave my 9-5 corporate consulting job.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:31 Making decisions based off logic versus emotions
1:07 Argument for listening to your body instead
1:34 Stress made me unable to sleep at night
2:20 Grinding my teeth and clenching my jaw while sleeping
3:32 Daily stress induced tension headaches
4:19 Heart racing as soon as the work day ended
5:39 Feeling nauseous daily while at work
6:39 Weak immune system and constantly getting stress sick
7:44 Irregular period and late period from stress
8:51 Unable to think straight or focus & constantly losing train of thought
10:31 Losing my hair & hair falling out from stress
11:38 You are not alone & quick fixes will not solve the root cause of the issue
12:22 Before you put in your resignation, try this!
13:00 Leaving my job felt like the right decision & gave me so much relief
13:28 I’m here for you if you need someone to listen to your struggles
14:00 It’s easy to feel alone when you are feeling stress from your job
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#quittingmyjob #burnout #listentoyourbody

[@jessicasoto5003]

Anxiety, deep breathes, depression, having a negative mindset, white hairs, verge of tears, isolation, low energy, and not feeling like myself. I quit today.

[@PaigeWestCo]

Jessica congratulations on taking that big step!!❤️ I hope those symptoms start disappearing soon!

[@projectpositive8249]

Same for me except deep breath, I feel shallow fast breathing...

[@zahiasaidi472]

I quit my job 12dayd ago and its not easy i think that l 'm feeling bad

[@sprinkles611]

Have a plan in place first before you quit because honey let me tell you that having a job is better than not having one or a plan in place. People will tell you all type of negatives about your job and how you need to quit but when you need help nobody is going to give you not one red cent, they gonna shy away from you. Trust me!

[@rafa03333]

I feel the same.

[@deepakdonde9199]

Extreme fatigue, low energy, negativity, feel like crying all the time. Also, heart racing. I quit my job without any job offer and not sure if it was a good idea considering future.

[@Helix9999]

Was it a good idea? I am considering

[@daruthebeast]

How did it go?

[@vikki8699]

You will find a job! Its better to leave to protect yourself from further detriment then stay and come out worse off.

[@invadazim7364]

Migraine headaches, gastrointestinal issues, Weight loss/no appetite (eating once a day or less), nosebleeds, sleeplessness, lashing out (ashamedly!) at my kids and my spouse, smoking more, drinking more. The list could really go in forever. I sent my resignation email/letter a few minutes ago. Thank you for this video. Like seriously

[@flavia7597]

hey how are you now?

[@gaianeve8080]

Yes how did it go?

[@surrealsoupuniverse]

Please take care of yourself ok, stay strong

[@veronicalagor4771]

Omg, this is me. Hope you’re doing much better at a new job.

[@Tucker11111111]

Ever had any days where you just absolutely loathed the work you were doing so much and felt so hopelessly stuck in your situation that you thought you were going to pass out? That was me yesterday.

[@PaigeWestCo]

I related to this so much that I laughed out loud when I read it😅 so sorry you’re dealing with that terrible feeling.. it is seriously the absolute worst.

[@andreeam.3889]

I really hope you are better right now. But man, your comment struck me so hard, because you have put my feelings into words ❤

[@lui1673]

Experienced this many times.

[@cristinaxo]

Omg...the passing out thing...I literally feel this almost everyday at work

[@AntiMasonic93]

My co-workers and managers are usually the ones that stress me out a lot at work. Sometimes it is hard working around toxic people.

[@amtam05]

It's always the people, never the work itself.

[@freefrans]

The time you left this comment till today i have switched jobs 3 times for this very reason. And it’s about to become the 4th time

[@peter_mitch1880]

Today was my last day at work .Horrible work place , people were having affairs , toxic environment ,no training provided . Keep pushing me under the bus for little mistakes .I have been tip toing in landmine for the past one year.Glad they didn't renew my contract.

[@happyone444able]

I know this video is a year old, but my goodness perfect timing for me, as I was having intense stress due to this job, and I knew in my heart I needed to resign. For the first time in my 52 years I sent my resignation via email for that same day being my last day. I usually can make it at least a year, but there was no way for this one. Friday was my last day. Thanks for making me not feel so alone!! 😊

[@rozchristopherson648]

Extreme fatigue can also be another sign of crippling stress and burnout.

[@PaigeWestCo]

Yessss so true.. it’s the worst

[@Cmeigs017]

Currently, I’m waking up in the middle of the night shaking with anger and anxiety. I’m pissed that I’m still in this job, but I’m 4 months out from the day I can put in my 2 weeks. It’s time for me to go and I know it in my bones at this point: I’m not enjoying the work that I’m doing, I’m not enjoying my co-workers, I’m not enjoying working with our clients. I’ve taken the time to break down all the positives and negatives in my life and the one thing that brings it all down is my job. Everything else is great. I have my plan to leave. It just can’t get here fast enough.

[@fangwang5321]

Thank you for sharing

[@thebeamli]

I put my 2 weeks today, and instantly, my mood changed for the better. Since starting my job 5 months ago, I have become pre diabetic, anemic, and abnormal ekg. I haven't been able to sleep. I've been depressed, anxious, and increased anxiety. I feel free

[@dickersonr6172]

My menstrual cam twice in one month. 🤣 I quit the following week

[@TheTruthHurts6666]

For me, nausea, headaches, chronic throat infections, chronic eye styes, and I get an itchy forehead. I noticed majority of the symptoms happened at work and during stressful times. During the weekends or after work, I'm completely fine. What I hate most though is that my coworkers didn't believe me when I tell them I feel unwell. It got so bad, that I had to sarcastically say I didn't know that you knew my body better than me. But since I decided I'm going to leave my job, I have not had any of those issues. It's the job, it's not me.

[@PaigeWestCo]

Those are really tough symptoms😔 sorry you’re dealing with those but that’s amazing that you identified that work is the cause! I think that’s the hardest part for most people (myself included at first)! Making that decision to leave can feel so relieving.. keep me posted on your journey!❤️

[@squareapples5118]

You've described my symptoms right down to a tee! I used to get that itchy forehead thing while working as a supervisor in a toxic call center a few years back. It was a stable job with good benefits but toxic culture. Took a leap of faith, changed employer, haven't looked back, symptoms gone, leading to better performance which in turn lead to several promotions!

[@pookpook3891]

You just described what i have. I signed my first steady job, a dream on as a young adult and thought I was exaggerating but i ve NEVER been sick and suddenly found myself with nausea, gastrointestinal problèmes, headaches, and the eye styes which was honestly so surprising. I thought it was just the winter or my body adjusting but then i realized i truly resent my work and m'y bosses overworking me with such little pay. It's been tough realizing i may be in my dream field after so many failures but the job sucks :(

[@bluedreamerlife9281]

omg yes. gastrointestinal issues, anxiety, hair loss, bad eating, troubles with fallings asleep, not enjoying life, conversations and no quality time spent with my loved ones just because I was on the wrong path for like 5 years. now everything's got better, especially my communication with others, my sleep and my stomach aches disappeared. Now I know that I only have those symptoms when I'm not in a good place for me or I'm doing something for the first time and it stresses me out and I understand why I was crying all the time and feeling so down... I just used to think that life was like that for everybody and I was weak, but it turned out I was not doing what I was meant to do and yeah. It's better to know when to quit and build resilience instead of sticking to unhealthy ways just because it's something that you already know.

[@k.c.sunshine1934]

"Unable to sleep at night" also includes bad dreams and dreams that bring up past trauma(s). This is a very good video on the topic!

[@ProgressWithChristina]

Omg my goodness. Thank you for sharing. I started having nightmares and dreaming of people from my past when I started working for corporate again. I didn’t have dreams like this before.

[@jasonlarson9886]

I don’t know if this happens to anyone else but I get dry heaves in the morning. Awful anxiety. Bad attitude, resentful, angry.

[@PaigeWestCo]

Jason I'm so sorry you are going through that. Sounds miserable.. I didnt have the dry heaving but had lots of nausea in the morning. I hope you can get yourself out of that situation asap. Keep me posted 💜

[@natthebratster]

Yes!!! I'm right there with you. It's horrible.

[@annickdaelemans6363]

I've had some of these symptoms after I tried several ways to try to deal with a toxic situation at work. When I started losing a lot of hair, I realized I had to quit. Tomorrow is my last day.

[@cirella1064]

This is awful! The fact is, working for someone else who wants more and more and more and no pay increase for the more and more they ask for should be illegal.

[@helpmeretiresoon5972]

I want to quit working and be a nomad and do van life. I'm 52 and feel stuck in a job I don't want anymore. I want to retire and start living my life.

[@larahporter8123]

Did you quit?

[@ellieirene7061]

This is so relatable. Thank you for making this video. I’ve had all of these physical symptoms including the brain fog/focus issues. Also white hairs popping up at 26 isn’t a good sign. Resigned earlier today with support from family. I don’t usually post comments on KZbin but I know it helps with engagement on KZbin.

[@ryue5626]

Same thing is happening to me at 29 the brain fog is killing me and in top of that my Hashimoto disease is causing me extreme fatigue, I’m also noticing the white hairs start to come out, think I might quit tonight, how are you doing two months later since this post ?

[@Angela-lp7zw]

I had some of your symptoms and told my bosses about it. They didn't give a shit until my last week and thought I was over reaching. Seeing them panic before my last day proved even further that it was a dumpster fire. I hope you are feeling better. My co-workers hair was also falling out.

[@tinamaries7707]

It is so true that this is hard for others who have not experienced it to understand. It’s amazing the depth of how stress can manifest physically. I’m using PTO just to go to more doctors to try to get help. It is frustrating. I finally gave notice when the doctors would no longer allow me to ignore it. Now comes the tremendous guilt for leaving the company short handed. 😢

[@ChaoticAuntFacetimes]

I know this is two years old, but this is a sign for me. Irregular cycles, no concentration, blank stares and my hair is falling out. Thank you for bringing this issue of burnout to the mainstream!!

[@kvietimas]

Very good points! It's sad that so many of us go through this. But you know, I came to simple realization - at work, at home, in our social circles we are treated the way we ourselves allow to be treated. And there are always ways to change something instead of sticking around in a negative work environment where you are constantly under stress. If you become disabled from continuous tension, your employer will replace you with someone else in no time. Take care of yourself!

[@lolomissa]

Focus. Headaches. Heart Racing. Hair Falling Out. Period. 🥺 I generally just accepted at this point. Stress will be the reason I kick the 🪣 ngl. You're amazing girl. Good on you for doing so much to try and keep yourself well! 🙏

[@PaigeWestCo]

Ugh I’m so sorry you’re dealing with all of these.. I know how hard it is😔 It’s crazy how much stress affects us. Thank you so much!❤️

[@lolomissa]

@@PaigeWestCo no worries better than I've been before 🤣🤣 always keepin our heads up! Thanks again for all this quality content! KZbin is recommending it all and I'm gonna binge more tomorrow! 🙌🙌

[@PaigeWestCo]

Yes I’m so with you!! Glad you seem to be able to stay positive through it all though!✨ and aweee that made my night!! So glad you’re enjoying the content🥰

[@Katheriye]

I am so glad that you talked about overthinking about work. I experienced this and was not able to sleep well for three nights. I feel safe that I wasn't the only one experiencing this.

[@aricamccarthy1421]

Whoa, I’ve recently been struggling with nausea at random times of the day. Some days worse than others. And it’s been happening over the last few months. I never considered it could be anxiety related, but makes sense.

[@PaigeWestCo]

Yes! Definitely could be related! I’ve found that digestive enzymes (found them at a health foods store or on Amazon!) have helped me to relieve the nausea while I was working to resolve the root cause❤️

[@beasaroseco5840]

Those symptoms happened to me, I had to eventually leave too. Jobs should not be so toxic.

[@lucymountfort783]

Thanks Paige for telling us the truth about this occupation. I quit my job as a medical practitioner last 3 years after 10 years in the field. It was not a easy decision. But in life we all know one thing and that it is too short to dread going to work everyday. Friends I’m not asking you to resign your job, no amount of money can buy happiness you just got to be wise.😊 I found your channel, you’re awesome.❤️

[@leooscar7233]

You’re quite right; what do you do now and how did you prepare before quitting?

[@lucymountfort783]

@@leooscar7233 Right now I run my own business while I'm still in service that is; I started planning for early retirement while i was still working, making about $2k a week from my investment portfolio while planning to build new side jobs and income. Best advice; never invst your life savings in a single asset.

[@mukulagrawal4528]

@@lucymountfort783 Stunning! Speaking of invsting, I’ve heard of it but I’m not sure of what and where to begin or how to make a decent one. Could you please elaborate?

[@lucymountfort783]

@@mukulagrawal4528 There are many invstment alternatives available like real estate, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), stocks and cryptcurrency; but my advice is to hire an expert to guide to through a profitable one.

[@mukulagrawal4528]

@@lucymountfort783 You’re correct and I completely agree with you. To have anything in investing right now, a professional consultant will be of great assistance. My 9-to-5 job won’t be enough to support me in the long run.

[@megzjryan]

Girl, what you have said here really resonated with me! Thank you for this content!

[@Event_Horizon14]

Wow, this is relatable on so many levels. I'm currently doing a research degree on a topic that I absolutely hate. 2 years ago when I accepted the funding, I kept saying to myself it would get better if I just focused on the outcome (the degree), instead of the journey. But that's so much easier said than done. The never-ending lockdowns coupled with my disgust for the topic led to multiple physical symptoms creeping in over the months. This year's been the worst, from major depressive episodes, to blood pressure issues, teeth grinding, chronic respiratory infections, and hormone-related disruptions. And God is my witness, I was so depressed and fixated on just pushing through, that I never once stopped to ask myself, hey girl why are you having all these health issues, when before I'd barely get a cold once every few years. And the decision to quit has been tearing me apart for months now (sunk-cost fallacy, I suppose). Finally, recently I decided to call it quits and it's been the best feeling. We should never ever ignore physical symptoms or look for justifications when something isn't working. 1 major takeaway for me has been that if something's right for you, it should come easy and feel good. If you have to sweat it, bleed it, and break your bones to make it work, then it's simply not your thing. Simple as.

[@maiaracarvalho6573]

Great video, I can definitely relate to the difficulty of sleep, heart palpitations, anxiety and lack of focus. I simply suffer from 9-5 , I go to school as well and I can do my school work no problem, but I simply cannot do my job. Leaving it in a few weeks.

[@mariancounsellor]

This was so accurate. All the best to you and you did the right thing for you by quitting

[@yinghuan1811]

Thank you for sharing ❤ Im at edge of quiting but I'm afraid next job is the same stress.

[@nursecynthiamusiel]

I’ve been in your shoes. ❤

[@sinshenn]

Thank you so much for your sharing your experience!!! Definitely something to think about because I feel like a lot of people just brush stuff like this to the side. Always good advice ❤️

[@PaigeWestCo]

Of course! Thanks so much!❤️

[@nathananderson8720]

I’m planning to quit my 100k/year job. This video inspired me to create a video about the great resignation. It took me about 6 months to create this on top of my full-time job, setting aside at least 4x of 1 hr workout per week, cooking healthy foods that take hours to prepare, rejecting so many night outs just to spend more time pursuing my passion while having so many people discourage me from creating meaningful videos online like this channel. As you can tell, personal development isn’t a joke because there are so many sacrifices to be made, which are often uncomfortable but knowing that there are also so many like-minded individuals who have passion for becoming a better version of themselves each day and who are willing to show support makes me more motivated to keep pursuing my passion for creativity and intense desire to provide as much value as I could. When I was a kid, all I wanted was to have a career that pays well so I can buy whatever I want but now that I’m grown up and went through tons of setbacks from losing tons of people in my life, getting lost in the world with full of life traps, being ridiculed for pursuing my dreams, having so many people tell me that I’m merely wasting my time creating a meaningful content online, and so on, I can say that long-lasting happiness can’t be bought or earned because it comes from within us.

[@966minda]

I totally agree with you. I hope you are fully following your dreams.

[@nathananderson8720]

@@966minda Thank you! One of the reasons for making this channel is to inspire people as I am so tired of seeing so many people stuck in a career or endeavor just to survive or meet others’ expectations of them because I’ve been there. That’s security but doesn’t necessarily mean true happiness and even when materialistic pursuits can make them comfortable, that doesn’t necessarily mean not being trapped in a hedonic treadmill to keep that going. I can go on and on about why it’s important to do our best to live each day to the fullest whatever that means for us because it’s so easy to get lost in this world with full of traps but it’s fully up to us how to navigate through it while we still have the time to fully live if we choose to. Again, thank you for such deep words of appreciation.

[@SuspiriaX]

Wooaah I'm sure nobody has ever told you this (/s) but you do possess the most beautiful irises I've ever seen. That contrast with the border. Amazing.. Also thank you for your video I remember all too well the loss of train of thought and inability to make decisions. Life then took a turn for the worst and I had to cut my parent out of my life to recover from it.

[@Afternoon99]

My hair starts getting weaker. Split ends and dry. I look so unhealthy overall. And I get the same experience when it comes to consuming caffeine. I caught myself frowning. Headache. Feeling like I always have to be in rush

[@ke6264]

Thank you for this video🙏🏽 I don’t feel so alone now.

[@PaigeWestCo]

You’re so welcome Kezia💜

[@ItsSKYYo]

Oooh my gosh!!!! So much has happen!!!! Paige!! Ahhh I’m so sorry I haven’t watched your latest videos! Wait you quit your job!! Ahhhhhh.. wow that’s huge!! I hope I’m next. I need to get it together! Oh my gosh... you made so many good points.. My job is killing me.. I have no choice but to get ready to make a change as well. Thank you so much for this video. It feels like your talking to me. Thank you. Also happy 1k!!!! Let’s get you to 10k!

[@PaigeWestCo]

Long time no talk Sky!!! Don’t worry about it.. life gets crazy busy and it’s hard to keep up with everyone😅 You’re doing so great and your channel has grown so much!! I’m glad the video resonated with you.. I just couldn’t do it any longer! I hope you can get out soon too💜 And thanks so much!! I cant believe I finally hit 1K!! Now 10K feels impossible but staying positive😂

[@bobblebec12]

Always look after you first ❤

[@SelenaRivas95]

I put my two weeks in today! For some reason I came back to the same job I quit 6 months ago and now I see why I quit in the first place hahha never again.

[@august21xp]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@nenanena7763]

One thing for me was the fact that I lost my love for life because of my job and after work I just wanted to rot in bed.

[@deeparai971]

I hope u got over it...m going through this exact phase now🤨

[@MedianRay]

guy here… no ned to apologise at all about the menstrual cycle part: i’m sure it helped some girls out there who may have had a similar experience! also i relate to allot of the things you mentioned, i couldnt sleep or think straight… i’m changing jobs early january and i hope things will be better this time ❤ thanks for making me feel seen, i felt like i was going crazy but sometimes a workplace is just NOT it…

[@feliciaallen6228]

Absolutely correct about physical symptoms. You have to determine the root cause.

[@SteAndRach]

Wow, thank you for opening up about such an important and overlooked topic Paige! I could relate to so many of the symptoms you felt when I went through a burn out last year. I really respect you for listening to yourself and prioritising your mental and physical wellbeing by quitting your job. I know it's not an easy choice. Glad we came across your channel from Lana Blakely’s comment section, we also recently started a channel with the mission to make personal development fun and love connecting with other likeminded creators that are carving their lane on KZbin- keep up the great work and hope to cross paths one day 💛😁

[@PaigeWestCo]

Thank you so much!! I’m glad it resonated with!❤️ I’ll definitely check out your channel as well!😊 I love your mission statement!

[@sugarspiceandlottarice8877]

The boomers be like "I went through all that and I'm fine." Are you though? You work your tail off and still in the same place...they tell us younger folk to get over it. No it's time for change.

[@Ddeath.Eaterr]

Right?? Like I’m pretty sure you’re not fine lol

[@remideas3022]

100% agree, hate the suck it up and just get through it mentality. Take care of yourself, when your soul has left the job take your body with you.

[@windyacresway]

This boomer just quit his toxic job lol.

[@thatderangedbunny]

Wow! I understand this! I was so fatigued and stressed at work one day i went to break and came back to my desk, felt myself dizzy and called for a coworker who used to be an RN and helped me tremendously but within minutes I had passed out and the ambulance carted me off where the ER said it was just stress…I got a big bill from the ER a month later. The company wouldn’t even cover it even though it happened at work…🥴I resigned from that job a week later and didn’t look back. Great video!

[@JaneDoe-ps6ve]

@deranged bunny I hope you’re doing better. I quit a stressful toxic job today.

[@Marchiasmind]

OOOHHHH MYYY DAYS! SISTER, YOU JUST DESCRIBED ME TO A T. Love this video. Thank you. My Acupuncture doctor has been hinting, I need to quit this job I have. I am malnourished and over stressed. I have these symptoms too but with Migraines.

[@kittenireland6931]

I know this is from a year ago, but holy crap is this accurate. I grind my teeth, my heart rate is constantly around 120 beats per minute at work, and dropped down to 90 at home (I used to have 75-80 prior to this job). I also have called in sick many times for migraines and nausea. Toilet make matters worse, I have an autoimmune disease, which is linked with stress for flare ups. I want to quit my job but we have an election coming up, so if I leave now, I'll never be able to use them as a reference, which is unbearably stress-inducing. Thank you for sharing this! It feels a bit better to know that we're not alone.

[@leanaf]

Great Video! My humble non-asked advice? Do not apology to people, nor give explanation of your choices. Keep away from "social network" apps and from any thing that you perceive as toxic as much as you can. Or at least, if you are in doubt, trust in your instict. Remember, if you can´t tell someone to go to hell, then you can't negociate with them. Switch and just move on.

[@KittyMama61]

I have worked a remote customer service job for 4 years. It's very stressful, and If I could quit right now, I would. I struggle with my weight, with depression, my legs and ankles swell, I have large, angry red spots on the front of my shins, and I get itchy welts on my face and chin line. The coup de grace was when I found out that my boss was canned, and several other managers. I think we are being replaced by AI, since the company has been bragging about it.

[@montaejaimez3441]

It’s been a month since I quit my job due to toxicity and severe burnout. I was so afraid to do so, but my family and friends have been such a huge support system. As someone who has been in the hospital and on work leave due to stress before, no amount of money is worth your physical health. Stress is literally a silent killer and it manifests in the body in so many odd ways that can build up over time. Can’t say I have completely happy silver lining thoughts everyday, but my mental health is a billion times better since I quit. Everything happens for a reason and the job that’s meant to find you will reveal itself when you take that leap.

[@Mona-xl6mv]

Thank u for sharing, going through the same

[@roberttradd1224]

Just saw this, thank you so very much for sharing your experiences very brave of you, would you consider making an update video

[@christinegomes4636]

Hi Paige, I completely understand you, i have been such an organized person in my life. Ever since i joined this dream corporate company i felt that i am becoming a different person already. Totally blankouf on things. I feel mentally and emotionally exhausted as well physically exhausted for no reason.

[@MaddieFishblob]

*yooo The same exact thing happened to me!!!* In the weeks where I was contemplating quitting, thinking about following thru made me so stressed that I missed my period. The day I finally told my boss I was quitting, I felt such relief and joy that I literally got it back that very night-only 3 hrs after I quit 😂 10 days late was freaking crazy, I set a new record lol.

[@KekanMacfly]

Thank you, this helps.

[@LettersFromAbove]

Yup. Quitting in October. Maybe even sooner. Thank you. 💕

[@PaigeWestCo]

You’re so welcome! Have you moved on to something better?❤️

[@LettersFromAbove]

@@PaigeWestCo absolutely! All glory be to God 🤍

[@henryc.7778]

Thank you Paige.

[@PaigeWestCo]

You are so welcome Henry! Appreciate you so much!

[@Cyeri2806]

I just tender my resignation today. I have been seing some signs. Almost similar to yours especially the period parts and low energy because unable to sleep properly. After many trials to raise issues to the higher management i realize they don't care about me. So i just quit. Wish me the best to get a new better job. I have some savings to survive 3,4 months.

[@shannonwiles4094]

I recently had to quit my amazing job because of my CEO (boss)! He micromanaged me to death! Always complained I was never in my seat when he was looking for me! I wondered how I was supposed to bring the warehouse to my desk to do physical inventory audits!!! Or get signatures on invoices for the different departments managers staying in my seat! Or use the restroom or basically anything else I had to do! And I never understood why he did all this when there wasn’t a single time I didn’t complete my work! I gave more to this place than I had ever done before! I kissed ass and smiled to become a “yes man”! Something I never thought I would ever do in my life! Since I never had before!! He literally made me loose my mind and I had to have emergency session with my therapist and my doctor for anxiety meds! It was terrible! But I loved the job it was him I couldn’t stand! And it paid very well so I quit/fired me whatever! And now I’m fighting unemployment and of course in the end these companies get away with this shit!

[@ccalexander1924]

I’m on a 13 week contract and I have 5 weeks left. I don’t know how I’m going to finish it. I also take sleep pills every night bc if I don’t I can’t fall a sleep. I dread going in , I can never wait to leave , I hide in the bathroom ti get away from my co workers. I called a day off and went home and felt wonderful those 3 days I was away. I have been getting more headache as well. I can’t watch tv bc I just have no interest. I keep telling myself after this week I have 5 weeks left. I can do this. I hope my next assignment is better

[@lyndarivera8778]

Girl all of this has been happening to me. My period is almost a week late and today I was telling my boyfriend that I feel like I am getting dumber each day trying to talk to people because I lose my train of thought all of the time now or I can't remember basic words I'm trying to think of

[@PaigeWestCo]

My heart goes out to you😭 I know how rough that is!! Hoping you can get some relief soon❤️

[@lovcutie14]

So relatable 😒

[@AAAAAAAA23909]

You should get checked for early onset alzheimer's from the late nights and burn out...

[@learningtogetheredu]

I also quit in December last year from a toxic job. I started a KZbin channel though it has been hard growing it. There's are no regrets. Hope to be able to grow the channel. So i understand so much

[@jupiterscorner5423]

Back in 2018, I was working at walmart as a janitor . Since I was working there, I developed pain in my toes. I thought it was my shoes so I brought new shoes and my pain got worst. My arm was hurting too. My toenails turned black too and i never had any impact on them. I decided to listen to my body and quit my job and the pain and the blackness fadeded away

[@PaigeWestCo]

Wow that is an amazing story. So glad you got out of there. It's honestly wild how much stress affects the body.

[@taralarson7073]

All my vacation time is used for sick time

[@NamiBurger]

My period came an entire week late (literally 8 days) around the time my work had made some decisions to put more restrictions and micro manage everything we do. At least with myself it was like that. Im literally so depressed with my job despite being there for almost 4 yrs. I never had a period come this late before so i immediately knew it was because of work stress. I would also get headaches and backaches out of nowhere (tension i guess) and my lower abdomen constantly ached here and there. I tried to put up with it thinking it will all pass, but i started "quiet quitting" when after i had just gotten lasik eye surgery and my boss knew about it yet decided to send me a long paragraph of a message on how i needed to fix up my act and be a better "example/leader" to the team. I seriously lost my sh-- there. I couldnt believe the audacity my boss had let alone how i could even read his long message while being blurred out from the surgery. Thats when i knew it was time to really consider my leave. Ive yet to find another job yet that feels right for now so im just quietly saving up and pending to leave just to leave, with or without another job lined up.

[@PaigeWestCo]

I’m so sorry you’re going through all of that.. your boss sounds miserable.. I do hope the “quiet quitting” gives you some reprieve while you look for something better. Wish you all the best! Keep us updated on your journey💜

[@taralarson7073]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@VaniZo-jm2tl]

I resigned today. I had injuries from a previous job and those became inflammed with this jobs duties. I only lasted a couple months and suffered from insomnia, pain, stress, extreme fatigue, self-neglect such as not caring for myself. I just let myself go- not trimming nails, not trimming hair, not healthy eating, thinking negatively, no time for myself or things I used to enjoy because I was too dang tired! Even on weekends, I was becoming a homebody. I'm an adventurous spirit and I didnt want to go anywhere! This wasn't me at all. I didn't recognize myself. Ohhh, the sense of relief once I quit. I am reading "What color is your parachute?" The most recent edition and workbook. So helpful in getting to know yourself better and what career is meant especially for you. Please give it a try to anyone struggling.

[@lakieabradley5095]

My mouth dropped open😲😲 when you said your hair was falling out.. I started this job my hair was much more full and bountifull.. between the stress and drama everytime it's time for me to go inside I get this knot in my stomach..

[@PaigeWestCo]

I’ve been surprised how many people have dealt with the hair loss too!! It’s crazy😔 hope you can get out of there soon❤️

[@sarahanndesignstudio623]

I just realized a couple days ago why my hair was being weird. Because it’s literally falling out because of stress.

[@jumbojimbo3601]

You are so correct and beautiful ❤

[@sittingstill3578]

My former coworker had all the same symptoms as you. She developed ulcers and then her appendix ruptured. This lead to the discovery of cancer. She hung around almost two years getting treatment. Once she left, it seems like things are much, much better.

[@miriammwangi9517]

Ohh dear you are full of humour 😅...my current situation going through painful cramps ...I need to make a solid decision

[@BigCityNights87]

One day I woke up to a horrible pain in my gum. I went to the dentist who found out I had an infection and needed a root canal. After taking a few more x-ray and while doing the root canal, they realised it wasn't a decay but I had burst my tooth due to grinding my teeth at night. I've just had the filing done and the mouth guard too. In my case, this was new to me and the clearest wake up call I've ever had... I was shocked. I'm handing in my resignation in less than a month...

[@marwamojadidi9969]

I just graduated from college and landed an office job that I've been at for a year now and I'm experiencing every symptom you discussed along with irritated dry red skin on my face and I've never had issues with my skin. I also grind my teeth and woke myself up a few times and have to get fitted for a mouthguard because of it. It's crazy how stress manifests itself physically. The redness on my face is bad like It's all across my cheeks and nose and I just feel tired and stressed all the time. I get sick every month and this week requested to work from home because I physically could not get myself to go into work from 8 to 4 everyday. I thought this was it after college but I am so unhappy...wish I could come up with another way to have an income without the 9 to 5 grind and stress. I just can't see myself doing this another 30 years until I retire...it's so depressing :/

[@milenakisel2855]

I couldn’t wait for my contract to end on Dec 15 due to a toxic environment!!! So happy now!!!! So if you’re not happy leave the job but make sure your financially well off or find another one before you leave!

[@Native722]

I think a lot of times it depends on how your parents raised you and the beliefs regarding jobs and quitting them.

[@gersonadr2]

Awesome content Paige! I just put my notice today (and made a small video about it). Can totally relate with the difficulty of sleeping, constant headaches and loss of train of thought. The only way to describe my current state of body and mind is "empty shell" :( How long did it took to recover from your symptoms? Thanks for this video!

[@PaigeWestCo]

Congratulations!!! I’ll check out your video for sure! And yes the empty shell comparison is super relatable.. I would say within like 4 weeks of my last day of work, my symptoms had subsided a decent amount! I’m still working on the actual fatigue and feel like I’m still sleep deprived but I’m at 6 weeks since my last day now and definitely have seen a huge improvement! Overall my shell just doesn’t feel as empty which is a relief😊 I hope you’re relief comes quick!

[@rejectionistmanifesto8836]

@@PaigeWestCo is the sleep now better as I am experiencing it and feel it is related to stress?

[@PaigeWestCo]

@@rejectionistmanifesto8836 a lot better!!! It’s definitely been a journey but it’s improved sooo much! I have a 2 month update vid out where I talked about my sleep more! I’m also working on a burnout update video and it should be out in a few weeks!

[@rejectionistmanifesto8836]

@@PaigeWestCo glad to hear that...

[@BigViewership]

You just read everything down to the T with me. I put my notice in for 5 weeks out.

[@chloegould6905]

Well, I'm sort of going through it right now. I went back to my old career that I even qualified for and now I'm sort of regretting it. My main issue is my social anxiety around my colleagues. I feel like I can't talk to any of them and I feel like they're being cold towards me. I feel like it's mostly my fault as they probably think that I don't care about the job or them. I'm trying to get CBT classes, and I don't want to have to keep switching jobs to deal with my issue. I had one job totally different to the one I have now and I enjoyed that more and I felt like a different person. I left because I moved away and now I can't get back into it as nowhere will accept me 😢 I can't sleep well at all, I'm constantly tired feeling really low about myself that I'm not good enough, I don't deserve to be in the job and just keep spacing out all the time. I feel awful and I don't know what to do 😢

[@1dayfree]

Hi what did you do? Did you quit your job or have you found coping mechanisms? I'm getting the same symptoms 🥺Hope you are OK

[@mariag2916]

Overall I felt like a shell of who I was. I genuinely didn't recognise myself.

[@ricardo9013]

I related with many of these, Sometimes it's not always obvious one time i had a good job and my eye twitched all the time from stress. One day i snapped on a co worker and decided it was best if i leave the company because it was out of character for me. My eye never twitched like that since.

[@PaigeWestCo]

I never even considered twitching to be related to stress!! My eyebrow used to twitch all the time in my 9-5 and this comment just made me realized that’s completely stopped😳 when we start doing things out of character, that’s a great indicator that we are in the wrong place. Glad you were self aware and got yourself out of there! You’re ahead of most people already😅

[@Osvie01-uc8go]

I hate that i got work place ptsd about six months. It's like your mind becomes your own worst enemy. I hate quitting but getting panic attacks just entering the building is a clear sign to move on and get help for the trauma.

[@amysepan804]

Yeah, brain fog, no focus. Ill a lot and have digestive issues. Currently have ulcers from NSAID use for headaches. Haven't been able to use vacation time for anything other than illnesses since 2018. Clumsiness and injuries maybe from poor rest, teeth grinding, tension headaches, noticeable lack of interest in work. Daily anger over things at work, recently started smoking again after having been off that for 10 years. I'm still stuck there for a while to come, though, for personal/family reasons.

[@marcmeinzer8859]

Working at a big city general high school which was essentially a dumping ground for all the misfits who lacked the motivation to apply to magnet, vocational or charter schools, I was at first fascinated by what a behavioral sink that place was, until after two years it became obvious that I was wasting my time, so after a particularly nasty incident breaking up a fight, I went to the principal to resign, because I didn’t have the motivation to start a major dispute with my department chairman, even though I suspected that the principal would have seen things more my way than his. But really the bottom line is this: it’s not really possible to discipline other people’s kids if those kids have no structure at home. And in fact the school was so chaotic that I used to catch myself wishing that I’d remained in the navy where for instance I could perhaps have been a drill instructor at boot camp, or something to that effect, where at the very least you would have commanded the trainees’ full attention for a significant chunk of time, or eight weeks. So it is that if you find yourself dealing with chronically disruptive kids who ain’t got no fetchin’ up then you’re better off just quitting and finding something better to do. If teaching is a fool’s errand then it should be left to suckers to deal with and not anyone who’s got anything on the ball.

[@JimmyJaxJellyStax]

I had pretty much the exact same symptoms but then also some rude chronic interruptor and passive aggressive coworkers to top it off - remote software developer too lol, but tons of meetings

[@louisevee7542]

I wish i could just drop everything and quit my job, but I have to consider a lot of things and people. I am single but having born as Asian, I have parents to support and life now is even harder coz of inflation. I have to really plan and save before I quit eventhough it's hard to get up every morning knowing I am not happy anymore going to work. Anyway, I just hope I can endure until January next year coz by that time my savings will be quite enough to start afresh. Please pray for me. Thank you.

[@myimperfectdiary890]

Feeling this quitting at the end of September.

[@PaigeWestCo]

That's something to look forward to! Congrats on taking that next step and good luck!

[@tiana4102]

Sorry just have to say that your eye colour is so pretty ❄️

[@tracydao763]

damn, I thought they were just post-COVID symptoms, I wish I was financially stable enough to just quit, but I am still living with my parents and I have to finish some courses and build my portfolio so that I could land a better position. I still have a few months to go before I could quit, I'm not really sure if I could pull through. Best of luck for all my people out there who could not afford to quit right now :(

[@PaigeWestCo]

Completely understandable.. I would suggest trying to find an alternative job thats less stressful to support you financially while you build your portfolio and finish the courses! If thats not possible, then keep doing what you're doing and focus on the end goal 💜 & save as much as possible in the meantime! Hang in there and keep us posted on your journey💗

[@Cbgrandtheftauto]

I quit my job a few weeks ago. Some of the same things you said. For me, I couldn't sleep, was feeling depressed and not motivated to do anything when I wasn't there except sleep and was losing hair (despite using a hair regrowth foam) and I was feeling sore all the time like I had been in a car wreck. I contemplated leaving and did everything I could to make it work, but quickly realized my boss didn't care about my life, just his quickly dwindling bank account. I made my exit strategy the day I got up to go to work and noticed the stove said "surface hot". I asked my girlfriend if she made breakfast or something and she said that she hadn't and just had turned it off. I have never left a stove like that. Luckily it was on super low. I worked until the end of the pay period and took the next day off. They processed payroll and I had already set my email to send my letter of resignation mid day that day as I was in the middle of getting my insurance license 😂

[@AlisonBSL]

I shake every day as i drive to work. Its incredibly hard to keep it under control. I do shake when I'm under extreme duress. But this is daily. 5 days a week. Stomach upsets, teeth grinding, lack of sleep (i had one hour last night), feeling like i would be better not on this planet, tearful, ive gone from being an outgoing and happy person to hiding away and avoiding freinds. I cant just leave as i cant afford to be without a job. But finding a job when my confidence has hit rock bottom is so hard. I work for a very small company. No HR. 2 directors who lied to get me to take on the job. Im in debt now and had to sell my car to pay the bills. I feel like im trapped in an abusive relationship. Its crazy that ive been reduced to this in just 6 months.

[@michellejugao4091]

Your eyes are gorgeous ☺️

[@PaigeWestCo]

Thank you so much🥹❤️

[@jupiterscorner5423]

Toes and hand pain is one of my signs.

[@matthewgattone9893]

Just coming across this and a little late but I've been at my 9-5 now for 9 months and it was fine at first but lately I've been experiencing all of this lately. Been considering quitting and going back to restaurants until j figure out the next thing.

[@ladiiyb]

I also developed rashes all over my body because of stress. SN: You have beautiful eyes, I love how they match your shirt.

[@eleven.22_erica]

Another one I had is I would sweat a lot from work …. I’m guessing from anxiety .

[@PaigeWestCo]

I did the same!!! I forgot about the sweating😅

[@brendaechols2228]

I coulnt breath

[@chrismcbee4653]

I agree. I worked a career for well over 20 years that for the most part I didn't like but I had education and responsibilities so I stayed feeling trapped like a hamster on a wheel.

[@rcnsucom]

I'm in a lot of trouble but your eyes help.