Dr. Stephan Neff: How Getting Hooked on Proving Yourself Can Be the Addiction That Burns You Out

Just when the people closest to you don’t believe in you, your mission in life gets defined. You become determined, even hooked on proving yourself. The trouble is, this compulsion can lead to burnout and even become an addiction. 

This week on Decode Your Burnout, Dr. Stephan Neff,  an anesthetist who’s had more than a fair share of trauma in his life, shares how his addiction to work led to substance abuse, burnout, and a loss of identity. He worked hard and played hard until he ended up in the fetal position, an empty shell.

During his struggle, Dr. Stephan tried to drown PTSD, depression and anxiety in industrial doses of vodka but had to learn the hard way that those critters can swim. Nowadays he lives a very different life, where self-love, humility, integrity and transparency actually mean something. He hosts the show MY STEPS TO SOBRIETY, and has just released the second edition of his book under the same name.

Connect with Dr. Stephan:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ5Rgw59jOX4y3iDeMAXpwQ  (YouTube show)

https://stephanneff.podbean.com/   (podcast)

https://www.mystepstosobriety.com

Resources:

If you’re experiencing burnout, download the Burnout Checklist: https://drsharongrossman.com/burnoutchecklist