Disappointed and Frustrated with Today’s Doctors Appointment

I left my doctors appointment today feeling really frustrated and honestly quite dismissed. I went in trying to explain that I’m completely burnt out from work — the added responsibilities, unrealistic targets, and the fact that I can’t even take proper breaks because of how demanding things have become. I also mentioned how restrictive the leave policies are, which only adds more pressure.

I clearly explained that I’m feeling both physically and mentally exhausted. I’m not sleeping properly, barely eating, and my eyes constantly burn. But instead of engaging with what I was actually saying, the doctor kept circling back to the idea that I’m “probably just depressed.”

I’m not a depressed person — I’m just extremely tired and overwhelmed by my current work circumstances. That’s not the same thing, and I felt like that distinction was completely ignored. I needed support for burnout, and instead I got a blanket assumption and no real help or plan moving forward.

I didn’t expect a miracle, but I did expect to be listened to. Today felt like a complete waste of time.