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Burnout help (lemmy.world)

I'm so tired the caffeine no longer effects me. My ADHD issues are worse. It's effecting work. I'm getting to work waiting to clock in and sleeping in the parking lot.

I get home and will be tired but by the time I get myself fed and everything cleaned up and the dog and cat cared for and in bed (skipping showers or washing my teeth or brushing my hair most nights) I can't seem to fall asleep regardless of the exhaustion.

There is a light at the end of the tunnel but it's two weeks away. And I used to work harder and longer hours. I worked in theatre and events and tech was some of the longest days for a week or two straight so I feel like I should be prepared for this. But apparently I'm out of practice or I'm no longer able to cope like I used to.

At this point whether it's the ADHD or age making it harder no longer matters I just need tips for surviving until life lets up.

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[-] MataVatnik@lemmy.world 22 points 1 year ago

Make sure you're eating enough food. People don't realize sometimes they are running on a calorie deficit.

[-] Tippon@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 points 1 year ago

Drink plenty of water too. We're awful for not realising how little we've drank.

[-] Micromot@feddit.de 8 points 1 year ago

I am 99% sure I would either starve or die from dehydration, if I were alone

[-] cosmicrose@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago

I’ve been eating less because of a new medication, and found out I was almost insufficient on vitamin B12. Since taking a supplement I’ve had much more energy. Same with vitamin D but that takes longer to bring up.

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