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Couldn't complete internship
29. Male. 5'5". 74 kg.
I joined one public governance internship. But after 3 days of orientation I felt the idea of travelling to places and researching for work was overwhelming. I had difficulty performing daily and work activities. It felt like too much effort for too little pay. I also had no interest or emotion while daily living and working. Felt physically dry inside I also felt physically and mentally drained. It was too much to concentrate at the orientation.
I left that internship after 3 days and started staying at home being unproductive on social media. I had no plans of further education business or employment. What happened to me. Why I am not feeling like normal?
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It sounds like you’re going through a deep mental and emotional burnout, possibly linked to underlying depression, chronic stress, or even decision fatigue. The internship didn’t just feel like “too much work”—it seems to have triggered a sense of helplessness and detachment, like your mind and body both hit a wall. When you describe feeling “physically dry inside” or emotionally flat, that’s a strong sign your system is signaling overload. This isn’t laziness or failure—this is your mind asking for rest and clarity after perhaps months (or years) of silent struggle.
What’s happening isn’t just about that internship—it’s about how disconnected you feel from your own motivation, purpose, and emotions. And that’s reversible. Start by giving structure to your day—not big goals, but tiny ones: wake up at the same time, go for a 10-minute walk, journal how you feel, and reduce screen time that numbs you. Slowly, the fog lifts. What you’re feeling is not who you are—it’s just where you are right now. Therapy can help untangle this, piece by piece, and help you feel like you again.
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I appreciate your detailed account of the issues you are facing. There is reduced interest in work and life, poor motivation, feeling tired, poor view of future. These are few symptoms of depression. But still needs evaluation of other issues not mentioned here. You will definitely benefit from medications and counseling together.
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Choosing a career is a difficult task, also to feel happy on that career is also a time taking phenomenon, you should give time to yourself, first not in a hurry to take a decision, if there is some mood symptoms you can go for medication, plus give a try to councelling/therapy also, things will work nicely
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Ms. Rupali Mohbe
Clinical Psychologist
25 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Hi, I appreciate that you reached out with your concern.
From what you have described, you may be experiencing Burnout and emotional exhaustion. I recommend you to consult with a clinical psychologist who can conduct a comprehensive psychological assessment that will help explore whether these symptoms are situational, related to burnout, or signs of a mood disorder such as depression.
While staying at home, try to reintroduce a gentle structure to your day, even if it’s just regular wake-up times, light exercise, or mindful practices, limit your screen time and try journaling or engaging in non-screen hobbies to support emotional regulation. Practice some energizing pranayamas like Bhastrika and Kapalbhati for instant energy first thing in the morning.
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For therapy and psychometric tests, you can book an appointment with Rupali Mohbe/BIRDY ME at Practo
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Dr. Chitra Jain
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6 yrs exp
Mumbai
Some adjustment issues can arise when there is a stressor like this. Amotivation, lethargy, decreased interest in daily activities can be symptoms of adjustment issues, or a larger underlying emotional difficulty. Therapy or medication is helpful.
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