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title: "Discussion on \"My Burnout Story: Reflection, Healing & Rediscovery.\" | Hashnode"
description: "Discussion on \"My Burnout Story: Reflection, Healing & Rediscovery.\". \"I've realized that self-care is not selfish; it is essential for sustainable well-being.\""
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# [My Burnout Story: Reflection, Healing & Rediscovery.](https://codeprophet.hashnode.dev/my-burnout-story?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

"I've realized that self-care is not selfish; it is essential for sustainable well-being."

Jun 21, 2023 · 3 min read · codeprophet.hashnode.dev  
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## Written by

[Emmanuel Obi](https://hashnode.com/@Koliko)

@Koliko · Lagos, Nigeria.

  
[View profile](https://hashnode.com/@Koliko)

Frontend Engineer

Frontend Engineer specializing in React and TypeScript. iDevelop | iTeach | iCreate.

## Responses 5

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[Kavir Kaycee](https://hashnode.com/@kavir)

[Jun 23, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/my-burnout-story/6492bc3768231d2c9f331679/comment/6495621cb5816e3bf5a9cf68)

Thanks for sharing your story!

[Emmanuel Obi](https://hashnode.com/@Koliko)

[Jun 23, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/my-burnout-story/6492bc3768231d2c9f331679/comment/6495621cb5816e3bf5a9cf68#reply-649567b4b5816e3bf5a9d04a)

You’re welcome 🚀

[Akintomiwa](https://hashnode.com/@OfficiallyXenos)

[Jun 21, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/my-burnout-story/6492bc3768231d2c9f331679/comment/6492dff9f012983651c2f8b8)

Insightful article. This article made me also realize I am suffering from a burnout but a much weirder one. Lol.

I wish you a speedy recovery though. Cheers to more creating 🥂

[Emmanuel Obi](https://hashnode.com/@Koliko)

[Jun 21, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/my-burnout-story/6492bc3768231d2c9f331679/comment/6492dff9f012983651c2f8b8#reply-6492f18095c43a368028a8bf)

Thanks a lot.

Please seek support and also reach out if you want to chat about it🫂

[Akintomiwa](https://hashnode.com/@OfficiallyXenos)

[Jun 21, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/my-burnout-story/6492bc3768231d2c9f331679/comment/6492dff9f012983651c2f8b8#reply-649303a8f012983651c2fe40)

[Emmanuel Obi](https://hashnode.com/@Koliko) Thank you very much. I think I will reach out on WhatsApp

[Abdulrasak Bernard](https://hashnode.com/@bernardbuhari)

[Jun 21, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/my-burnout-story/6492bc3768231d2c9f331679/comment/6492d68068231d2c9f331b93)

Well done bro, self care is really important.

[Awe precious](https://hashnode.com/@Preshz)

[Jun 21, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/my-burnout-story/6492bc3768231d2c9f331679/comment/6492cd9968231d2c9f331986)

Wow fantastic

[Gambo Tolu](https://hashnode.com/@Mikilavae)

[Jun 21, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/my-burnout-story/6492bc3768231d2c9f331679/comment/6492cd3168231d2c9f33195f)

Really great read!