None of us expect our jobs to actively harm us, but that is exactly what mine did to me. I am a practising doctor with a degree in neuroscience and I have over 20 years of medical training and clinical experience under my belt. However, despite this, even I didn’t recognise that I was sliding into burnout until I hit a mental health crisis.
I’m not the only one. According to a report, a whopping 91 per cent of adults in the UK have experienced high or extreme levels of pressure and stress at some point in the past year. So, if you are feeling increasingly stressed and overwhelmed from your work or caring commitments, I hear you. I’ve been there. I know what it feels like. And I’m here to help you do something about it. Here’s how to recognise the signs that all isn’t well.
