Burnt out
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- Burnout - and trying to get ahead of it.
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MY STORY //
Fourteen years of pain and failed ankle surgeries brought me to 2018, when I made the difficult decision to become a twenty-seven-year-old below-the-knee elective amputee. This channel has documented my journey adjusting to life with a visible disability as an amputee, and continues to be a haven to discuss physical and mental health!
MY PROSTHETIC LEG:
I use the Ossur ProFlex XC Torsion foot/ankle with a direct socket with passive vaccum suction.
MY AMPUTATION STORY:
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How I Said Goodbye To My Leg: • COME WITH ME ON A GOOD...
Seeing My Amputated Leg for the First Time: • Seeing my amputated le...
Day in the Life of an Amputee: • A Day in the Life of a...
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Jo (and anyone else who needs to hear it), if your brain/body decides it wants a shake and fries, don't guilt yourself for giving in. We all deserve little bits of happiness, even if they may not be the best choices we could make. It's been something I've been trying to internalize lately. If it gets you through a stressful or emotional week, there's no shame in doing it.
I disagree
Instead of doing something besides the stressor to relieve stress, it can work great to just change/remove the stressor entirely
You can't always change the stressor or remove it so sometimes the little things are important
Pizza!!!🍕 Lemmie at it!!😋
I'm so proud of you for listening to your body and to your mental health needs (: Take your break! Your OG followers will be here whenever you are ready to return! You've taught so much and helped so many. You deserve a break for sure!!!!
Here’s the thing, Jo, the algorithm is DESIGNED to cause anxiety about how often you need to post. It’s designed to pressure you into not taking a break. The rates of anxiety and depression have gone up A LOT in the last 10+ years with the younger generations being on social media so heavily. Jo, take time, give yourself time to breathe, and don’t allow yourself to fall into the algorithm trap. Your friends will be here, ready to watch your videos, regardless of what the algorithm does in terms of promoting your videos. Take care ❤️
Jordan, I honestly like these type of videos from you! I like the unpolished, honest, and real human content that you do so well! Don't stress too much we the loyal watchers will stick by you regardless!
Hey Jo. I and I’m sure almost everyone else here completely supports your decision and I know that even if you posted once a month, I would certainly come back and watch. If you need to take a break, do it. It’s your choice. me and my little sis love watching your videos and can’t wait for the next, but I completely understand needing to take a break. Lots of love and support from me and my sis ❤️
Jo I REALLY appreciate this type of video. It makes me happy to know you are looking after yourself and putting yourself first and work stuff second. To me it makes you more relatable.
Also I hate it when people just disappear without saying anything. I wonder what happened to them because I care.
I totally agree, Jo, it sounds like taking a break would let your brain and body get some much needed rest. Life has been a rollercoaster for many of us recently, yours included, and you deserve to take the time to take care of yourself. We will be here when you get back, many hugs!
I have always appreciated your authenticity and the example you set of what it means to take care of your mental, physical, and emotional health. I’m glad you are taking the time to take care of yourself. We will be here whenever you come back and will support you in whatever capacity you choose to return to UA-cam and on your other platforms. You come first.
Jordan enjoy your shake and fry's.
Your channel has been awesome.
You have really helped me in my trip through becoming B.k.a. you shared what to expect. It's been a huge help when I'm talking to doctors. I'm about 4 months away from a test socket.
Take your self a good break
And thank you so much
Jo you are amazing and deserve a break. Your mental and physical health is so important! Also, enjoy you fries and milkshake, you deserve it! You work so hard to create quality and authentic content that makes me and others happy, but sometimes you need a break. I hope you have a good time with your friend and enjoy the break!
I’m so glad you addressed this. As a creator myself, it is exhausting. 5 hours plus on each video just to have UA-cam not show it week after week is infuriating because we want to help!! How can we help if people can’t find the content. Finding the balance and scheduling out videos is a great idea. I hope you find rest!
First off, I love your content! I always have. But if taking a break is what you need, then do it! I'm sure that your supporters will accept that and be here when you are ready to return. It's truly unfortunate that YT puts so much stress on what should be a fun experience for everyone. You deserve to take as much of a break as you need. BTW, I've caught several of your shorts and love them! I will always look forward to more of those. I hope you are able to let go of any guilt that you might feel with this. Go enjoy yourself Jo!!
You could make traffic and weather reports for Colorado for all I care I’ll still follow you. Algorhythm be dammed 👍🏻😉
Take all the time you need Jo. We love you and will be here when you get back at it. Looking forward to your Instagram reels - I love watching the little short funny stuff. Much love!
If you posted ten minutes of the dogs playing and nothing else, I would watch that. Just throwing out a low maintenance video idea. (whenever, I don't mean next week). Please take care of you!!
Glad to see you are still around... being burned out is normal. Wish you and your family anf friends the best... spent Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at doctors because I used my stump and amputated leg way too much and wore it bloody... got put on anti-biotics and had to stp dairy products while I'm on that and got a shot in my back, and got topical ointment for the amputated leg... but I have overworked it... being forced to take it easy... don't want to take it easy and my tenant moved out... and never ends things I need to do and rather do it walking than in a wheel chair... have a wheel chair... hate it. But I wish you the best and all of your family and thank you for all your posts and work and you have helped me a lot personally in all you have posted on dealing with amputation. I've had organ transplants and more but this week the leg amputation I hammered major time too much and being forced to slow down. Not fun... but any way... wish you the best and all of those that follow you looking for ways to solve problems with amputation issues and more. You are good at this kind of help and valuable to those of us that watch how you solve problems. Thanks for everything... appreciate all of it... later...
Im brand new to the bk issue after covid. I've been experiencing depression, and won't have my prosthesis until March 2022. Finding your channel has helped me with unanswered questions and the possibility of having a normal life. Take care of yourself, hope to see more of your videos soon.
Omg your timing is so epic, this is exactly what I needed to hear THANK YOU JO!!!
I know exactly how you feel I myself am a content creator and I don't have a real schedule I've just been posting whatever I can but I never knew that could take an impact on my channel thank you so much for telling us content creators that are just starting out about that. I just found you and I love your videos you are so inspirational it's crazy you're so strong even though you're missing a leg I can't believe you've run a 5k it's just crazy to think that people out there are this strong you're so inspirational again I love how you are so nice and kind of personal with your viewers as well. You along with all the other content creators that show your your face and post your voice out there on social media I started my UA-cam channel career 4 years ago but I'm still getting used to it, and to think you've already shown your face and let people hear your voice it just shows how strong you can be.
From your new subscriber, Kayla
Jo, do what you have to do to get to a good place for you. As others have commented we will be here for you when you return.
Your a brilliant and beautiful youtuber youtube really putting pressure on the average creator you deserve a break from youtube love you jo i wish i could support you on patreon always love your content
Burnout is no joke! Thank you for taking time to take care of yourself and your mind. We are here for you! Enjoy your time off 🥰
Great timing of what you're sharing (on every front.) I wish you rest!
We love you and will support whatever you need!!
Hey Jo! New to your youtube videos recently went though a BLK amputation and I'm literally days away from prosthetic fitting! I've been pouring over tons of videos to get an idea of what to expect and yours have talked me off the ledge! Your attitude and sincere presentations are uplifting and inspiring! As far as what you're experiencing now is natural we all go through our seasons and just know you were not born to live up to anyone elses expectations but your own! Enjoy your treats and look forward to more informative videos when you decide your ready! P.S. So glad you exist!
Take all the break you need.
Pro tip for everyone else: use your subscriptions page to find those creators who seem to have disappeared. I completely ignore the algorithm, use my subscriptions page to decide what to watch. That's just all the videos from all the channels you subscribe to, in publication order. Nothing ever gets suppressed from me, I see everything I want to see. It's a little harder to find new channels, but that's ok, I find them through recommendations from wherever.
Just a heads up, I'm subscribed for all notifications, but did not get a notification for this video. Darnit, youtube!!
That being said, you take care of you! We will be here when you're ready.
I am a new below knee amputee. Same leg as you actually. (small world!) Yes, that was deliberate dumb humor. I need it to avoid insanity. lol 😆 I was already a disabled vet who broke an ankle, got gangrene in my foot, and watched as they chopped pieces finally stopping it below the knee. Not crying. I wanted to, but imma survivor. 😎 I am currently bumping heads with,the VA to get a good K3. Being 56 they seem to think I lack the desire to live life full enough for a high performance leg? They are VERY WRONG! haha! 😉 😜 😆 Wish me luck. 😃 I LOVE your videos, and your attitude. For what it's worth? Will watch them even if you quit. Thank you so much for sharing them. 😊 🫂
Sitting here in my car on my lunch break with noodles (we are BOTH goddesses of health) and I cannot thank you enough for discussing this! You do such amazing work, and lots of it: and that will do a thing to your brain, like set it on fire haha take care of yourself friend 💚💚💚
Do whatever you got to do to take care of yourself. You have to be your number one priority. We'll be here for whatever you have the ability to create and share with us 💖 no worries and no pressure
Thank you for sharing this. Society often tells us to hide these considerations but I think it’s important to get these out in the open.
No problem, take all the time that you need/want. We'll enjoy the shorts, and hopefully you enjoyed the fries!
Luv u Jo! U r so honest!! Those who live their lives out of love will always stick with u. We'll b there when u come back n totally understand!! Uv been thru more trauma than most people n u deserve a break!!
I'm simply a subscriber, and I get notifications of the shorts and the regular-style vids, so no worries! I'll still be watching 😘 Jo, take care of yourself. That's always the number one thing.
As someone who has been dealing with the consequences of burn out for months now, please do listen to your body. Proud of you for taking some time off.
Take a break Jo. I’ll even set a reminder to check your channel in a week, but I doubt I’ll forget. We love you. You’re not going to lose my views. Xx
You're sincerely so kind, and this comment was so sweet to read. Thank you. 💜
I’m so glad I found your channel, you’re so real!! Breaks are important!!!
I already saw a couple of the shorts. I enjoyed them.
Take time for you. You deserve it! We'll be here when you're ready to come back.
Take the time you need, we love you
I've noticed a lot of youtubers I follow have gone through burnout recently, and subsequently have scaled back their rate of release. For those of us who will follow you no matter what, if you choose to release a new video weekly, I for one will be satisfied knowing you're taking care of yourself x
I found your channel because one of your shorts ended up on my recommended and now I'm binging your channel so don't stress too much 😊
Jo, you really are loved. It is truly most important that you take care of yourself first. Thank you for sharing your life with us. You have helped and touched so many people. You are about the same age as my children and I have been watching you for a while and have enjoyed your joy and smile and your journey. I will be having a BKA very soon and will be carrying your words of wisdom, little tricks and innovations in my heart. It will be interesting to see the journey for a person who is almost 60 years old and extremely active as opposed to a young active gal as yourself. Rest, slow down and enjoy. If I may; there isn’t a destination, a finish line, or a race, it is a journey. Each day is part of the journey. How much have we loved and brought the light to others. I think you have those two qualities in abundance. Hugs and blessings to you fellow traveler. Stay well. Patiently looking forward to you next post. ❤️🤗
That shake along with some fries were me yesterday lol. Take some time off, you have to give your mind a break sometimes.
You do you girl ! ! I am a 59 year old man who survived 25 years in the military only to loose my right leg below the knee because of an infection in my foot compiled with diabetes type two, within a week seven days a staff infection called in a toe of my right foot spread so fast that I had to have an amputation. So on 11th of August 2021 I had my right leg amputated my decision process was seeing the doctor in emerge and having the amputation the next day. I did not have a lot of time to make the decision that I now have to live with however a friend showed me your UA-cam videos and I’ve watched all of them now and you have helped me extremely to except my decision and go forward with hope to walk again and be able to play with my grandchildren. I too had a fall luckily just in my house on carpet on my stump didn’t do it much damage however did break the surgical line open so I am still waiting for that to heal so I can go forward with the process of getting a prosthetic leg. Because of your outgoing and brave attitude with your videos honesty with your comments and suggestions I have been able to get to where I am now and I am looking forward to be able to Sum day get to where you are with your mobility and ability. So you take a break when you need a break don’t feel bad about it don’t be bullied by UA-cam about it you’ve helped me and no doubt many other people with your videos pouring your heart and soul into them will definitely take a toll so like I said earlier “you do you girl” and don’t feel bad about it thank you for everything you have done and will do. Dennis B.
Chooses to take care of herself, posts shorts and racked up over 6 million views in 12 days. Focusing on ourself is always the correct answer and this time you were rewarded for it. Love ya Jo. ❤️💪🏽
You’re the best Matt, thank you!! 😃
Nothing wrong with taking time off. Do you get vacation time when essentially working for you tube? Probably not. You deserve this. Enjoy those fries. You need to do whats best for you...not computer algorithms. Much love xo Brent
All my family members here in Egypt love you and tell you that you are the best person in this world with your kind and beautiful heart like no other 🤗 We encourage and support you, be strong always, you will be able to do the 💪impossible and we are sure of that and we hope to visit you soon💌
You take as.much time that you're body needs, I'll still be here hun. Everyone needs to recharge their batteries. Love and hugs to you and your family. XxxX ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤
Fun thing: I discovered your channel today through a few Shorts that popped up in my recommendstions.
And now can't stop bingewatching all your long form videos.
There is so much of your content that is basically general life advice and how to deal with adverse conditions as a whole. And I haven't seen anything like it being presented in such an engaging and honest way anywhere else so far.
I don't know how the algorithm got me here, because there's absolutely no relation to the content I usually watch on UA-cam. The closest in terms of broad topic of disabilities would probably be Sweet Anita (Tourettes) that I think I also discovered through some Shorts.
take your time, we'll be here
Take the time you need. Your UA-cam family will be here when you get back! Take care of yourself!
Sooo proud of you for doing what’s best for you!! And I’m sorry that UA-cam complicates that
Hey jo,
I can fully understand burnout, if you feel like you want to stay on youtube without having to do regular videos, even videos like this where you have a little talk with us and just let us know what's going on, like it doesn't need to be professional, just a little 5 minute video of you sitting in your car speaking honestly with us is something that I support wholy.
If you want a full break we and I understand that as well.
And its not silly. It's never silly. Even just being in the loop a little bit is super nice. I love seeing the little things that go on even just day to day.
Whatever you feel like posting I will watch. You are amazing. Don't ever feel guilty for eating fries and a shake. Enjoy it. Enjoy friends and family.
We love you no matter what. And screw YT. You have permission to do what you want to do. We love you! 💕💕
It’s all good. I don’t like YT shorts but I’ll be there for your videos when you feel better.
Enjoy your break- breathe, rest, relax! We'll be here whenever you decide it's right for you to come back.
JoJo you do what makes you happy
Oddly enough, I found this channel through the shorts!
Take a break. Take a month or more if you need it. Your subscribers will be here. Don't make any videos if you don't feel like it. Just do what makes you happy.
god Bless Jo feel better soon
Do you want you need to recharge sending love Jo 💗
Good luck Jo. I hope when you return you feel a lot better. You dont need to apologise for taking time off for yourself.
Well done on your honesty, both to yourself and your audience. You need to keep yourself safe and well above all else. Take as long as you need. You have a core audience who love you and will be with you no matter what so take as long as you need. Wishing you a restful time.
p.s. love your shorts, plus you look so much better in shorts than I do 🤣🤣
I'm subbed. When you post... I'll see it.
Do what you need to in order to be healthy.💚
I've been enjoying your short videos on Instagram. Sometimes the long videos are hard because time is tight. But I do enjoy watching both.
Bottom line is take care of yourself and the followers will come back. (Boo on youtube for making it more difficult for you) heck... I've been around from the beginning of your channel and I keep coming back. Haha
Good luck and take care!
Hey Jo, take the time you need to in order to take care of yourself and make sure that you are rested. We will be here when you are ready to come back ❤
Eat those fries! And change it up if you need to. I like all the variety of videos you do. Personal updates and car chats, fun challenges, playing with the pets, serious talks, amputee life... it is ALL good content.
Totally understand and agree. One thought I had while watching this is to take a day(s) and film several videos and let them be scheduled for a month. Then sprinkle in shorts or whatever in between.
Do what you need to do! I’ve only been doing it for 6 months and I’m already burnt out! Not sure how you made it 3 years without a rest!
As always Jo, just take your time! I love your content almost alway regardless and I always keep in mind. That when you are taking care of you, you will be able to keep making content. Whether it be on a slower pace. Which for me doesn't matter. As off now I am about a week behind on all my content that I want to watch and I know for damn sure I'm not the only one.
Just want to let you know that atleast 1 fan will be there when you're back at it. And even if you never will I will cheerish you none the less! So now thank you for reading and go take care of yourself.
🙏🏾♥️🙏🏾🙏🏾much prayers and love to you, Jo
Found you through the random algorithm. Glad you’re ok. Thanks for sharing the adventure. Fries are the bomb.
Love you Jo take all the time you need we'll be here when you get back and in the mean time we'll enjoy some shorts ❤️❤️ Hope you enjoyed your fries and shake 😁
I love watching your videos!
It natural for you to need a break. Anyone that matters will understand that. Please take good care of yourself and we’ll be here when you get back.
I f you feel 'enslaved' by UA-cam...get out! Yes this algoritm is ridiculous!
You have been absolutely brilliant, generous and very honest these years, and I feel very honored to have met you and have/had (ugh, english...) the privilege to share some of your stories.
You make this world a better place, not matter where you post or what (or not at all) ... you matter!
Take all the time you need. I'll be waiting.
Hope you’re ok take as long as you need I’m here if you want to talk
Good for you!!!
Take the break you need I (we) will still be here.
I do enjoy listening to you
Jo, you take care of you!!! We stand by you!!?
Take care Jo!
You are appreciated. Thank you
I wish I could take time out. Your very lucky. I suffer alot and I have to do. I can't give myself 10 seconds. It was lovely the way you used another video to tell us about it. Get more members and a larger site. All I can do is shout and scream. 💖💖💖
Jo, if you need a break then by all means please take one. For what it's worth, I'll be sure to keep an eye out myself for your next video, algorithm be damned! :)
As a creator with a small channel myself, I have noticed this anxiety-inducing tactic by UA-cam and I decided a year ago that I no longer give a damn. Nobody or no thing is going to tell me how to live my life. If I need a break, I need a break. The algorithm be damned. I'm doing my best and that is good enough. I'm glad you are taking a break. Good for you.
Am I the only fat guy wondering what fires and milkshake she got? Now I want fries and a milkshake! hahaha
Glad you are taking some time for yourself! It is important. I think Skittles should take over the channel while you are stepping out hehe. Were the fries good?
If shorts are all you can do that’s fine!
None of your true and caring viewers will care how often you upload.
It’s just a shame that the UA-cam algorithm doesn’t work to prevent that burnout. I’ve seen far too many creators do the same thing you are, taking a break because of the pressure.
Take whatever time you can and need Jo. We’ll be here when you get back
Please take care of yourself. If you need time off then take that time off. We’ll be here when you come back. Go have your fries, take a nap, see your friends, do all that good stuff and then come back when you’re up to it!
Permission granted.Take care.
The way UA-cam has decided to set up the algorithm, monetisation etc just seems designed to burn creators out in order to maximise its own profit. It’s so frustrating because there are so many creators whose work I love and a lot of it wouldn’t exist without the opportunity of this platform but UA-cam definitely exploits their effective monopoly in ways I really hate supporting.
You should be doing it because you are in the mood and have something to say. So youtube doesnt like that. And? Why is the world so worried about what youtube thinks. People will still come. Still see. You may not be the equivalent of front page news. But please stop thinking youtube is the answer of everything
I have seen way too many good and awsome creators burn out without talking about it... and they have either dissapeared or their content is just not from the heart anymore.. the algorithm and the way the platform works just sucks for those who actually make it so great and it favors "content farms". I don't think it's silly to announce why you're maybe gonna be less on here, and life happens... it's not just everything about youtube. to me personally, it's way more important that you're ok and have fun and enjoy what you do, not matter if online or offline. Mental health should always be #1, and we're gonna be here when you're ready to come back.
Regarding the shorts.... knowing how shitty the algorithm is for creators, I've been watching your shorts religiously just because I *know* it's how you're gonna keep appearing on my main page.. so, on that note.. I'll keep watching the shorts until the next video!! ;-)
like I said, you and your mental health (and health overall) always come first!
I thought I was your BFF........
Take some time off, I'll get my Jo fix watching watching your past videos.
🍟luv u 2
I’ve heard that complaint MANY times; UA-cam should do something about it.
Recently I have seen some of my favorite You Tubers either quit or almost quit due to burnout. I did feel the shorts were probably a gentle way of telling subscribers that was a possible explanation. I agree time to "rest" is in order. Maybe work on another project without deadlines, but that requires, in a fun way, to go down an internet rabbit hole. I am sure that I am not the only viewer who will keep subscribed and welcome you back...whenever that is. BTW, this may sound callous, but in memory of Monkey go to a shelter and adopt someone. It is not a replacement creature it is carrying on the devotion and warmth that was Monkey.