Hello. Welcome. As much as I love to write about mental health, sometimes I'm in a need of a break. Maybe you are too dear reader. Laughter is quite important in my life. Well, there is not much to laugh about these days, except for the foolish things I do or encounter. I love to … Continue reading Funny Friday.
Tag: burn out
The winding road of therapy. Depression and burnout. Part 5.
The winding road through my encounters with therapy while dealing with burnout and depression. My GP I referred me to a treatment center specialized in dealing with burnout and anxiety. First there was the intake… September 2018. During the intake I was asked questions from a questionnaire to scan for burnout and to differentiate … Continue reading The winding road of therapy. Depression and burnout. Part 5.
Surpring symptoms of depression and burnout. Part 6.
I write about some symptoms I observed during burnout and depression. That is the goal at least. Closer to the truth would be: the symptoms I struggle with on a daily basis. By writing them down it gives me the opportunity to give them a 'place to be' and I can feel some distance between … Continue reading Surpring symptoms of depression and burnout. Part 6.
The winding road of therapy. Depression and burnout. Part 4.
Dear reader, today we arrive in the present time. My encounter with therapy due to burnout and depression. As I did write before, at the age of 16 a GP talked to me about having symptoms of depression. During college I sought help and was in counseling for two years. (If you like to … Continue reading The winding road of therapy. Depression and burnout. Part 4.
Why can’t I ‘just’ sleep? Depression and insomnia.
Depression and sleep difficulties, they go so nicely together. Why didn’t I think about that? It was mentioned during my education. I’ve seen countless people dealing with depression and mood disorders. I guess you can’t see the glasses on your face, do you? In my defense those people were never admitted due to sleeping problems … Continue reading Why can’t I ‘just’ sleep? Depression and insomnia.