My GP also offered NHS talking therapies, so I began to see a therapist every week, alongside online CBT through the SilverCloud platform, which my employer gave me access to. I still find that very helpful, as it’s something I can refer back to whenever I need it, with online tools I can access whenever I need them – I describe it as a support mechanism in my pocket.

I had my medication (antidepressants as well as for epilepsy) adjusted and committed to putting stronger boundaries in place for myself. I now have strict working hours and avoid logging on outside of these, with my partner’s help (he’ll often be the one to get me to close my laptop and do something that brings me joy, such as reading, cooking or walking around the park). I’ve also started regularly exercising as a means of getting rid of stress.

I’ve learned that while work is part of my life and something I take great pride in, it’s not my entire life. I’ve discovered what my ‘warning lights’ are and these days, when I notice myself getting stressed, I act quickly to rebalance, so I don’t get into that dangerous cycle again.

I’ve found perspective and learned that it really is vital to impose boundaries, especially when you’re working from home. And I’ve learned to prioritise time for joy, relaxation and all the good stuff outside of my career. Work is important, sure, but it can’t come at the cost of my health.

“It took multiple seizures for me to finally take the impact of burnout seriously”