Burnout: When Depression Shows Up at Work
Feeling stuck, exhausted, or overwhelmed despite your success? Therapy can help high-achievers manage depression at work and feel like themselves again.
You’re Successful — So Why Do You Feel So Drained?
Even though you’re driven, capable, and used to performing at a high level, the smallest tasks feel overwhelming making the work you used to love almost impossible. This isn’t laziness or weakness — it could be depression. Many highly successful people suffer in silence at work, fearing that admitting they are overwhelmed will make them look less capable. This is especially true among high performing people.
Depression Doesn’t Care About Your Work
Many high achievers struggle in silence, fearing that admitting they’re overwhelmed will make them look “less capable.” But the truth is, depression at work is common — even (and especially) among top performers.
Common signs include:
Constant fatigue despite rest
Anxiety masked as perfectionism
Loss of motivation or purpose
Irritability or emotional detachment
Impostor syndrome, no matter the success
Help is Available
You don’t have to give up your ambition to feel better or carry the weight of depression alone. Working with a therapist or coach who is experienced helping clients deal with depression can help you to:
Identify root causes of burnout and depression
Reconnect with confidence and purpose
Build sustainable work-life boundaries
Stop over functioning and start healing
If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out for professional help today. It is a sign of strength, not weakness.