Burnt-out

I went through a burn out a year and a half ago. I was also dealing with depression. Now that I finally found a therapist and am "ready" to move on, I am told not to go back to work yet, and that I more likely will get myself back to the burn out stage.. I was not expecting this, and 2 different therapist told me this in addition of my doctor.. the thing is, how on earth am I suppose to finally get better as well if I don't or can't work. I quit my last job and finances are more than tight, am always worried about money and it gets into me so bad. I guess I'm just looking for stories of those who went through a burn out, to help me think positively. How to manage mom's life with minimum help, a job, and well life, why can't I handle life ?

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You dont need permission from doctors to live your life. Have they given you tools to avoid or manage your burn out better? Maybe start with something part time and low in demands. You can even simply volunteer at a local library to dip your toes into a work environment.

If you have been staying home full time with baby, getting help with childcare and going back to work may help you a lot, actually. Dealing with the constant demands of caregiving without an adequate support system *IS* depressing and 100% causes burnout. Relying on someone financially is also hard, especially if money is tight and you don't agree with their decisions. Working enables you to get money to solve problems, gets you help with childcare, and often allows more time to yourself to decompress or just hear yourself think without someone needing a snack or hitting their sibling... Are these therapists men, by chance? Or maybe they don't have kids...? You're going to do great, Mama! Millions of moms successfully have kids and work outside the home. If it's hard now, it gets easier as they get older. Going back to work could very well make you a stronger, more confident Mom. It's time to take back your life. Good luck out there! 🍀

Going back to work really helped with my depression. I am not ment to be a stay at home mom which while I feel guilt for everyday, my son deserves a happy mom.

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