[me_me_me]

Oh god, this reads like I wrote it myself.

The worst thing is every day I feel worse because I don't feel like I am contributing. And that keeps adding to the feeling of anxiety.

I started staying late trying to catchup on work, but that I think made things worse since it fucked with my down time.

Agh... how do I dig myself out?

[cauliflower99]

I've been here a couple of times (and often I find myself back in the grind without realising it).

1. Stop staying late. There will always be more work to do, another email to send, something else to debug or test. Leave it until the next day and go spend time with yourself, family and friends.

2. If you feel overloaded, list out your work tasks and prioritise. If you are any good at your job, you will have an infinite list of things to do. So a prioritised list is an absolute must-have.

3. Have quality downtime. This means reduced screen time, good exercise, spend time with family, friends etc., other hobbies etc.

[burned_out]

I wish I had the answer. Currently I’m planning to talk to my direct manager. I don’t know exactly what to say, or suggest to him. I’m working on that now

[me_me_me]

Goodluck with that, and let us know how you did.

I was considering doing it as well, but I am not sure how that could work out.

But if things get out of control I will have to go through the talk too.