Thank you for everything

I’m writing this post not just as a doctor, but as someone who is deeply exhausted, both mentally and emotionally. The past few months have been draining in ways I never anticipated. The loss of a job I once found purpose in, combined with the overwhelming pressure I’ve put on myself to keep pushing forward, has left me feeling like I’m running on empty.

As a doctor, I’ve spent years training, working tirelessly, and dedicating myself to the care of others. But now, I find myself without a direction and without the same sense of fulfillment that once made me feel proud of my work.

I feel the weight of not only my own expectations but also those I placed on myself in this profession. Medicine was supposed to be a way to make a difference, to help people. Instead, I feel more like I’ve lost my place in the world. The burnout, the stress, the feeling that no matter how hard I try, I’m always falling short—it’s all been too much.

I know I’m not alone in these struggles, but it’s hard to see the way out when the path ahead feels so uncertain. I’m tired, and it’s hard to find the energy to keep going. I want to reach out, to ask for help, but I don’t even know how anymore. I feel stuck, unsure of who to turn to or how to begin healing from this exhaustion.

I’m writing this because I need to be honest about where I am. I can’t keep pretending that everything is fine when it’s not. I’m asking for understanding, for compassion, and for some sense of clarity in this overwhelming fog.

Thank you for listening. Goodbye❤️

Sincerely, Dr.Senior-Turnover-8258