Anyone else on here a lawyer?

It sounds like you're putting too much pressure on yourself. You're not responsible for dealing with every single thing at work all the time, right?

So when you're home for the weekend or you have a day off, don't spend any more time than is absolutely necessary thinking about things that remind you how stressed you are.

I think maybe you should also consider getting a little bit of therapy to help with anxiety.

@AT1983 I am an attorney. I know what you are going through. message me

I am a lawyer as well. I struggle with the uncertainty about grey areas of law that I need to advise upon. Clients want certain and concrete answers but when these are not always a reality, it makes it difficult to deliver solutions. Litigation is full of unpredictability as well, I guess?

It's all about being able to switch off. I also have trouble relaxing on the weekend. Work flies through my mind and I cannot sleep.

Mindfulness meditation is one technique plus I have learnt a number of strategies to help me to relax and to deal with anxiety.

All the best ... those strategies I mentioned can really help :)

@AT1983 Thank you for sharing!

Feeling like your work-life balance is thrown off can feel so disempowering- like your time isn't your own. It's even worse to feel like you can't leave or get out of it.

Wishing you the best and a more balanced work/life for the future.

@AT1983

It sounds like you’re carrying a really heavy load right now and it makes sense that work is weighing on you so much. Feeling responsible for your cases shows your dedication, but it also sounds like it’s taking a serious toll on your well-being. It’s understandable that you’d feel trapped and anxious, especially when the stress is constant and affects your ability to enjoy time off.

You don’t have to figure this out all at once and it’s okay to acknowledge how much this is impacting you. Sometimes it can help to break things into smaller steps, like identifying what you can control right now versus what you can’t and finding ways to give yourself brief moments of relief even during a busy week.

Would you like to explore some ways to manage the anxiety and pressure while still taking care of yourself?

@AT1983 That must be mentally draining. Although it's good that you know what triggers your anxiety, work is usually the common denominator.
 I think reconnecting with the passion, the reason you first chose law as your career, may help. As you work in complex litigation in the USA, you are competent to handle the cases that you are stressing over.
How about trying journaling your thoughts? So that you can be present and relax when you should. You can’t work if you are constantly stressed and not taking any breaks to refresh.
 

AT1983, sounds pretty challenging. I know that being a lawyer is a stressful job. Do you have people that you clearly help. Maybe you could solicit feedback from them and you could use that as fuel to help you keep going. It looks like you really want to do this for the right reasons, so keep going. I know you will be able to get through the challenges.

Yes, there are quite a few law students and legal learners who hang around forums like this. It’s always helpful to exchange study tips, discuss cases, and talk about real-world legal experiences. Platforms like all about lawyer also make it easier to understand legal concepts beyond textbooks and support learning outside the classroom.

@AT1983

Hi there, fellow lawyer here. You sound worn off because of the workload and pressure, dont be so hard on yourself.  I have been through phases where I was trapped between my responsibilities and well being. I have noticed that many lawyers do through that phase considering how litigation is. Its understandable and I would like to say that maybe making proper time management chart you can figure out and prioritise main things in your life. 

Always know it's important to take a break and break down big tasks into smaller and manageable. Worked for me so maybe you can also give a try!