A physician's remedy for stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout

<p>"My own burnout episode forced me into some heavy-duty soul-searching and serious reflection. I got lost in the world of seeing as many patients as possible, battling for more operating room time, and keeping up procedure volumes, prior authorizations, and electronic medical record keeping. I failed to notice early warning signs, including a change in my sleep patterns, apathy towards practice, and things I previously enjoyed in life, such as fitness and surfing. I was constantly irritable, especially toward those who were trying to help me. I started to slowly withdraw from those around me, and I actually started 'ghosting' people in my life, concerned I would bring others down, hoping things would eventually get better and just sort themselves out."</p> <p><a href="https://prbythebook.com/experts/joseoh-d-pianka-m-d/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow external noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="external">Joseph D. Pianka</a> is a gastroenterologist and author of <a href= "https://amzn.to/3QpDJJz" target="_blank" rel= "nofollow external noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link= "external">It’s All in Your Head</a>.</p> <p>He shares his story and discusses his KevinMD article, "<a href= "https://www.kevinmd.com/2022/08/self-discovery-health-and-fitness-as-the-ultimate-remedy-for-stress-anxiety-depression-and-burnout.html">Self-discovery, health and fitness as the ultimate remedy for stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout</a>."</p> <p><a href="https://nuance.com/daxinaction"><img class= "alignnone wp-image-424286 size-medium" src= "https://www.kevinmd.com/wp-content/uploads/NuanceLogo_Horz_k-2-300x62.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="62" /></a></p> <p><em>The Podcast by KevinMD is brought to you by the <a href= "https://nuance.com/daxinaction">Nuance Dragon Ambient eXperience</a>.</em></p> <p><em>With a growing physician shortage, increasing burnout, and declining patient satisfaction, a dramatic change is needed to make health care more efficient and effective and bring back the joy of practicing medicine. AI-driven