Press Fatigue Warrior Gifts

No More Trump, Next 250 Channels. . .

"The good news is you’re the only one we’re not firing ... the bad news is you’re the only one to run the department."

A female patient in an exam room sees a sign that reads, 'Break glass in case of physician burnout'

"Worst case of month-end burnout I ever saw."

Three gates of hell: marriage counseling, investments, company meetings

'Apparently, Smith's desk just couldn't withstand the weight of the paperwork we piled on his desk.'

Areas of the Body Where Stress Can Manifest

"Morning, all!"

What My Day Feels Like

'It's a lateral move, you'll now be getting all of Kramer's work too.'

'Dang it, I just washed this street. Boy, every time...'

"I remember when we first met you were an exhausted young doctor! Now you're an exhausted middle-aged doctor!"

Your Work/Life Balance Is Off. Shall I Auto-Correct?

'Who wants to work late again, raise your hands.'

"First break since 2008."

"I can hardly wait...TWO WHOLE weeks without having to deal with mindless e-mails, incessant interruptions, boring meetings...."

Signs of Stress

Took On Too Much

"I can give you a little bit of focus on 2:53 next Thursday."

What Do Doctors Dream About?

'He's an expendable.'

"Look! A dying brain cell! Maybe we should help!...."

"Sure I can make that deadline."

"I'm bearly keeping ahead."

Man carrying his boss.

"If you're not on the brink of despair you're part of the problem"

"Just put that in my, 'I'll get to it when I can, I'm only human' pile."

"Planning, who's got time for planning... I don't even have time to get dressed in the morning."

Twisted Peel works overtime.

A Man With Problems.

Employer surrenders to case loads of workplace disputes and claims.

'IN--IGNORE--OUT'

"'Autonomy' is the new BUZZ word! We have to unleash our staff. Professionals like you need to be free to use your own judgement, manage your own workloads...use your initiative."

Workaholics Anonymous meeting: 'No one showed up. Everyone is working.'

"Sorry, I can't. . . I'm really swamped."