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Burnout checklist: Confirm you have/don't have ADHD. Confirm you have/don't really have a major depressive episode. Somehow "burnout" is a more acceptable labe

Burnout checklist: Confirm you have/don't have ADHD. Confirm you have/don't really have a major depressive episode. Somehow "burnout" is a more acceptable label than major depression. Because it's supposed to come from having worked too much. But as far as I can see burnout and major depressive episodes are hard to distinguish just from the symptoms. Prognosis and treatment are different. You may not need multiple months off for a depressive episode with proper treatment (or you might, but treatment usually reduces the time). ADHD is a big factor in this. Especially not realizing or adapting to that condition. No medical advise, ask multiple doctors.

ThrowAway1922A 4y ago
I've had doctors treat me for depression in the past, but the drugs/treatments never did anything for me and I really don't think I'm depressed. My mood is generally fine and when I'm doing something I'm interested in, or spending time with family I'm really happy. I don't have the typical lows one would associate with depression and I have tons of motivation and energy to do things. Once I manage to take the first step, the rest is easier. I don't know if I experienced a true burnout or not, the job just got to much for me to handle.
- bayesian_horse 4y ago
  There are quite clear diagnostic guidelines for both depression and ADHD. Causes and biological underpinnings may not be clear, but diagnosis of the condition really is no mystery.
tayo42 4y ago
I've burned out and been depressed(diagnosed and medication) they're different for sure. You can burn out on an activity, eventually give it up. Depression is everything about your life. If burned out at work, I didn't hate everything, I still enjoyed my hobbies and put effort into them. I didn't stop cleaning my room and fight with my so.
- bayesian_horse 4y ago
  You may not be completely clear on what depression is and what "burnout" is. I'd certainly say burnout requires something more than being unsatisfied, bored or unmotivated with your work.

ThrowAway1922A 4y ago

I've had doctors treat me for depression in the past, but the drugs/treatments never did anything for me and I really don't think I'm depressed. My mood is generally fine and when I'm doing something I'm interested in, or spending time with family I'm really happy. I don't have the typical lows one would associate with depression and I have tons of motivation and energy to do things. Once I manage to take the first step, the rest is easier. I don't know if I experienced a true burnout or not, the job just got to much for me to handle.

bayesian_horse 4y ago
There are quite clear diagnostic guidelines for both depression and ADHD. Causes and biological underpinnings may not be clear, but diagnosis of the condition really is no mystery.

tayo42 4y ago

I've burned out and been depressed(diagnosed and medication) they're different for sure. You can burn out on an activity, eventually give it up. Depression is everything about your life. If burned out at work, I didn't hate everything, I still enjoyed my hobbies and put effort into them. I didn't stop cleaning my room and fight with my so.

bayesian_horse 4y ago
You may not be completely clear on what depression is and what "burnout" is. I'd certainly say burnout requires something more than being unsatisfied, bored or unmotivated with your work.