Burn out leave

Been home for about a week now , diagnosed with a burn out / depression.
At first I thought it would be nice to rest and take a moment to listen to myself … turn out this is hard . There is no escaping that heavy shadow , I feel like I am wearing a weighted cloak , everything feels dull and pointless .
I will be having an appointment woth my therapist Monday … perhaps medication .
I guess the point of my post is , Sonetimes people are not ok and it’s important to talk about this things . It can really eat yoi from the inside

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4meAndyou · F

I have definitely been there and done that...and it's awful to feel so numb and out of it. The only thing that helped me was TIME and a change of scenery...in fact...I left the ex. NOT having to see him anymore helped a LOT.

Julien · 36-40, M

@4meAndyou thank you , I’m glad you are doing better.

4meAndyou · F

@Julien You might want a change of career. Money isn't everything. Poverty can suck, but peace is FREE.

Julien · 36-40, M

@4meAndyou that’s very true but it’s terrifying . Especially in this economy, I am
Lucky enough to leave in a country with a good social security system but not working is a scary thought .
I am an alcoholic ( sober for over 1 years now ) and inactivity can be a trap for bad habits.

4meAndyou · F

@Julien Get some of those pills they've been advertising lately. That will ensure you don't turn to the booze.

Julien · 36-40, M

@4meAndyou are those safe ?

4meAndyou · F

@Julien Yup.

4meAndyou · F

@Julien It's called Naltrexone.