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Originally Posted by svandamme
42
like my job, good coworkers and team
not really
I don't really do all that much hours, but it's usually high end escalations in medical computer systems.. So little room for screw ups..
I am pretty good at it, but this somehow snuck up on me..
It doesn't help that I'm quite high strung in my regular state... And don't relax easy.
Not that much hobbies or sports, got bad knees
Used to do a lot of shooting, long range, but slowly got fed up with it, to much hassle, to much driving to ranges
to much time to reload ammo and it became a drag in it's own right, so sold most my guns
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Originally Posted by Tervuren
This is what got me, kept putting personal stuff aside, then it all started juggling across my mind in a way I couldn't stay focused with work or anything.
One of those personal things I recommend NOT setting aside if you work a mental job is something physical.
Mental stress without a physical release for sustained periods drives me crazy.
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Stijn,
Thanks for your reply. Based on your answers.....this sounds exactly what I went through when I was at your age and that point in my corporate career. And I bet there are many here who have BTDT and can also relate.
As Tervuren posted......not having a physical activity to provide some release is not a good situation for you. I used to do a lot of cycling - with a Trek road bike. I also had a device I could set my bike on in my den and could sit there and watch TV while I spun. Not sure with the condition of your knees if any of this is possible but might be worth looking into. Cycling is generally not very hard on the knee joints. The benefits to your head and heart though are immeasurable.
But I would also say taking some time off - as you are doing - is a very good short term solution.
At 42 you have a good 20 years ahead of you in your work life. Better to address the stress at this stage and hopefully your remedy will pay dividends down the road.
BTW..we all get burned out from work. You're in very good company!
Good luck and all the best for the holidays!
