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Women urged to prioritise their mental health amid feelings of stress, burnout during COVID-19 pandemic
When Anna Samecki realised she was no longer enjoying time with her daughter, she knew something was wrong.
“I lost myself,” she said.
“The stress this year has been something I’ve never experienced before.
The Sydney doctor said the impact of the pandemic — working from home, being isolated from family and friends and a growing feeling of fear and uncertainty due to COVID-19 — led to a bone-deep exhaustion she struggled to manage.
“At my worst there were feelings I’ve never felt before, asking ‘What is the point?’, and I felt I wasn’t working to my full capacity,” Dr Samecki said.
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