Been feeling so burnt out lately. I feel like everyone around me constantly âtakesâ from me and no one ever seems to notice that I, myself, am struggling. I always give so much of my time to othersâfrom my clients, to all the volunteers I oversee (about 60), friends, etc. I feel like I am feeling so âsucked dryâ (for lack of a better word), yet none of those people seem to really notice that I am hanging on by a thread. I love helping others (not just because it is my profession/social worker, but because I generally care about people and making others happy). I hate to sound selfish, but when will it ever be my turn? When will someone just âstep backâ for a moment and go to me, âhow are YOUâ and not just say it or ask it as a generic statement. Iâve been feeling so spent, so drained, so fried and I feel no one really noticed how bad it is. And I say subtle things to those close to me and they donât even think to stop for a minute to even chat with me about it. I give so much of myselfâyet no one seems to do the same in return..I even have to âbegâ in hopes to even get some sort of attention from my boss/pastor. Someone told me once I should plant myself outside his office but what this person doesnât realize (or maybe they do) is I dont even have the time to do that. No sooner I get into work I am âon the goâ for almost 10 straight hours..maybe i would get a few minutes to have a cup of tea which is most times interrupted..Iâm tiredâŚIâm fed up. I love my work but I can honestly say I feel fizzled out. Iâm overworked, severely underpaid, I give 110% every dayâŚbut Not a care in the world, I feel, from others toward me. I get support âfrom afarâ as I call it. Occasional text from my boss saying I am doing an exceptional job, etc. I know I hold my own very well, but sometimes just a simple âhow are youâ or checking in by those close to me, even my boss, would be appreciated (face to faceânot a text). I shouldnât have to âbegâ for a few minutes of time..when will someone notice that I am struggling so much and just listen like I do constantly day in and day out for others? I am around so many that I listen to, help, etc. but I never seem to get the same in return (obviously not speaking about my clients, but I mean my close friends, my boss, etc). Sigh.. right now, I am so overly tired and worn out that I feel like sleeping but my mind is racing and my body just canât seem to just rest. đ #Anxiety #CheckInWithMe #Stress #MentalHealth #Depression