Re:How to Recognize Burnout Before You’re Burned Out
by annon23 on Wednesday September 06, 2017 @03:13AM
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I am burn out ... sleeping 3 hours a day... if I stop working I lose my visa
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Re:How to Recognize Burnout Before You’re Burned Out
by ryuuseijin on Wednesday September 06, 2017 @04:08AM
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I was in a similar situation, although I got more than 3 hours of sleep. I don't think 3 hours of sleep per day is sustainable, you have to find another solution. Any work you do on 3 hours of sleep is probably not great anyway.
I don't know your specific circumstances, but I used low dosage Armodafinil and Melatonin before with with success to get by with little sleep (didn't keep track, but I think at least 6 hours per day). If you are in the US you will need a prescription for Armodafinil, but if you explain your situtation to the doctor it is easy to get one. Armodafinil can be imported cheaply from India. Melatonin is over-the-counter.
Hang in there and good luck!
Re:How to Recognize Burnout Before You’re Burned Out
by Moru on Wednesday September 06, 2017 @03:44AM
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If you don't stop you might loose any chance of a meaningful life and job for the rest of your life. A burnout is not always possible to recover from.
Re:How to Recognize Burnout Before You’re Burned Out
by wusatiuk on Wednesday September 06, 2017 @03:30AM
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Stop it, now! You'll always have a second chance but please don't destroy your body.
Re:How to Recognize Burnout Before You’re Burned Out
by expertentipp on Wednesday September 06, 2017 @03:53AM
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Wish more emphasis was on this. The posture, back, legs, sight, digestion... these all deteriorate from extended sitting in front of the monitor and a bad diet.
Re:How to Recognize Burnout Before You’re Burned Out
by lawn on Wednesday September 06, 2017 @06:32AM
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How are you only getting 3 hours of sleep per day? Genuinely curious. Why does your visa matter so much you're willing to harm yourself in a possibly very serious way? I suggest you take a step back and seriously weigh your options.