No one should ever feel bad about seeking help. It's a great sign that you even want to seek help. Burnout is universal. I wrote about this recently: "As I’ve

No one should ever feel bad about seeking help. It's a great sign that you even want to seek help. Burnout is universal. I wrote about this recently: "As I’ve gone through my 30s and 40s, I’ve been surprised at how many of my friends have suffered some kind of burnout. In fact, between the ages of 15 and 45, I would say that everyone I know personally has had at least one bad year. Back when I was in school, it seemed like some people were reliably happy, and other people were reliably depressed. And yes, many of those personality traits turned out to be consistent over several decades. But it was a surprise to realize that even the happiest people could fall into a dark spot. Some people are highly resilient, but no one is infinitely resilient." http://www.smashcompany.com/philosophy/burnout-is-universal-but-the-right-kind-of-sleep-food-and-exercise-helps http://www.smashcompany.com/philosophy/burnout-is-universal-... Also: "If you feel you need a therapist, the question then becomes, "How to find the right therapist?" If you are lucky enough to have the money or good insurance, I strongly recommend that you go to 3 or 4 different therapists, at least once, and see if you click with any of them. In some sense, there are no "generally good therapists" there is only the therapist who is good for you. One therapist might be great for someone else, but terrible for you. It's a very unique relationship, and it takes some work to find it. But if you lack the money or insurance that might provide you with the option to try several therapists, then another option, not quite as good but cheaper, is to go online and talk to others who suffer your particular version of burnout, and ask them if they would recommend someone in your area. Also, if your struggles overlap with the kinds of struggles that are addressed by any kind of 12 Step program, then going to the local chapter of that 12 Step program is almost always going to be your best bet."