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Desperate Help for severe burnout

Asking on behalf of someone close. Person has taken on a very stressful course( similar to medicine). On a post grad programme. Has been struggling with the workload and the pressure to be on the good side of seniors (has been trying their best). Has bottled up all their feelings until it was too late (has done so on several occasions), always done so near every exam. Has been damaging mental health and has been getting very very anxious and lashing out when they don't mean too. Lots of crying /screaming sessions. Lots of hyperventilating issues(not serious but overthinks too much). pessimistic due to mental state. Always says no one will help. Has been affecting those close. NEED LOTS AND LOTS OF ADVICE.

I know this is not forum is not a counselling site/place but since exams are soon, a bit too late...
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The only advice that anyone can give is that this person needs professional support and likely a period of sick leave. I would encourage them to see their GP.

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