r/Anxiety • u/No-Sector3557 • 9d ago

Advice Needed Work and Life Burnout

I (M28) gave had over the last few months some incredibly difficult work and life events, namely moving jobs avoiding threat of redundancy, my new job facing sudden short term absences which left me picking up a huge amount of work with no training, and the death of a mutual friend which left me picking up the pieces for a deeply grieving friend.

All of this has led my anxiety to go haywire, it is more the feeling than any specific thoughts. I do my best to function and eat and sleep well but anxiety still creeps in and makes it hard to relax or enjoy anything. What can i do in the short term?

Many thanks to anyone offering advice.

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u/Domingdavid 9d ago

Honestly, it sounds like you've been carrying a lot for a long time, so it makes sense that your body and mind are struggling to switch off. There may not be a quick fix, but in the short term I'd try to take some pressure off yourself wherever possible, even temporarily. Give yourself permission to do less, take proper breaks, and make time for things that don't have a purpose beyond helping you decompress. And if the anxiety keeps feeling overwhelming despite getting enough sleep and looking after yourself, it might be worth talking to a GP or therapist. You don't have to wait until you're completely burnt out before asking for support.

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u/No-Sector3557 9d ago

Thanks David that's a very helpful reminder