It felt like I was dying
Shima Ghaheri
From Designing Games to Designing Futures | TEDx Speaker, Career Coach, Ex Toy and Game Designer
(And I still ignored them all)
In 2022, I was having a really tough time. I wasn’t sleeping well — I was waking up gasping for breath, so I went to see a doctor. 🩺
They looked inside my mouth. “Everything is physiologically okay,” they said. “Are you under any stress?”
And I laughed because, of course, I was REALLY stressed out. The doctor suggested I consider making some lifestyle changes. 🙄
A quick Google search will give you so many tips for short-term stress relief:
Go for a walk, meditate, work out, change your diet, buy a dog, etc.
I had way TOO MANY PROJECTS and NO TIME to do any of them, and I thought I could just power through it all again.
A few months later, my panic attacks got worse, and in a short period of time, I was having panic attacks at least once a week.
I was SCARED...
I always thought I didn’t get affected by STRESS.
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This experience was a huge WAKE-UP CALL for me. It taught me that while my threshold for stress may be high,
I’M. STILL. HUMAN. 🫠
And just like everyone else, I can still get stressed to the point where it affects my life in very negative ways. 🫨
So, here's the deal. If you're feeling overwhelmed, it's crucial to listen to your body and mind. Ignoring stress doesn't make it go away—it only makes things WORSE.
Taking time to PAUSE, BREATHE, and RESET isn't a luxury; it's a necessity.
Remember, you DON'T have to go through it ALONE.
If you're struggling, reach out, DM me, or schedule a call on my profile.
You are all amazing and we’re all trying our best - and that's what matters. 🌱
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8moUgh so many of us have been there. The night sweats :(
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8moYep! Me too! When I was young and bullet proof, recovery took a smidge of effort. Later in your career things get real! Don't ignore it, cause it'l punch your time card for ya! Let them wait!!!
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8moBurnout is insidious. It creeps unannounced.
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8moSame! I ignored all the signs of stressfor so long because it would mean I had to do things in a different way than I have done before. I would need to quiet my mind and actually be aware of my thoughts and actions. Truly, I was on auto-pilot. This is a great reminder about stress and how it affects our body!