Burnout Battle: How Stress Almost Cost One Woman Everything

A London Tech Exec’s Struggle with Exhaustion and Autoimmune Flare-Up

In her late twenties, managing director Jasleen Kaur Carroll was at the top of her career. However, constant pressure and an inability to disconnect from work led to a severe health crisis.

The Breaking Point

The unrelenting demands of her job caused Jasleen to experience burnout. This led to her feeling physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausted. She describes feeling like she was in a daze, as if everything around her was falling apart.

“I began to feel like a zombie, like everything around me was failing,” the 33-year-old from London explains. “But I would tell myself, ‘I am Jas, I am strong, I can keep going.'”

—Jasleen Kaur Carroll

Jasleen sought stress-relief advice via social media, trying different methods to lower her cortisol levels. She attempted everything from supplements to balms, but nothing provided relief. Experts say burnout is on the rise, with nearly 70% of employees reporting they feel it at work (Workplace Statistics).

Health Deterioration

Her body’s response to the intense stress was to shut down. It triggered a flare-up of lupus, an autoimmune condition. The stress led to significant weight loss, severe joint pain, and breathing difficulties. She even received warnings regarding the possibility of having a baby.

Ultimately, Jasleen’s experience underscores the critical need for work-life balance and stress management to prevent burnout and protect overall health.