> My problem with the word 'burnout' is that it denotes some kind of final state. I'm sure I've had periods of burnout but it doesn't last more than a day or tw

> My problem with the word 'burnout' is that it denotes some kind of final state. I'm sure I've had periods of burnout but it doesn't last more than a day or two. I hope it's not a final state. I got burnt out hardcore a few years ago after giving 18 hour days, 7 days a week for 3 years without a break. When I left, I took 6 months off to try and recharge, except by the end of the 6 months i developed a fear/anxiety/hate of anything technology related, and fell apart physically and mentally. It's like the mental and physical consequences of working that schedule didn't catch up with me until I stopped. So I took another 6 months, seeing a professional who prescribed a few things to help. So after 1 year of not working, I'm back in technology. But I still hate it every day. I've lost all passion for anything technology related. I wish I had skills in another area other than technology so I could change careers, but I'd be starting at the bottom which isn't necessary a problem but I'm the primary breadwinner in the family so money becomes the problem. I'm not sure what I'm getting at, I think for me right now burnout does indeed feel like a 'final state'. I hope one day I can get back to the point where it only lasts for a few days at a time.