I regularly woke up at night, gripped by a deep fear that I wouldn't see the morning. As a department head, I knew the warning signs of overload, but for a long time, I thought they were manageable. The day I felt dizzy in the middle of the quarterly meeting, it became clear where seven years of constant stress had led me.
Looking back, there were many factors that came together: my father's leukemia, managing several international projects with 16-18 hours of work per day, tricky challenges with our investment strategies, and on top of that, personal stress at home. Added to that was my perfectionism, my inability to say no, and the fact that I defined my worth solely through professional success. All of this ultimately led to my lights going out.
The new start began with two months in a burnout clinic – there was no alternative, as normal everyday life was no longer manageable. Even a short car ride was too much; I could barely tell if anyone was standing at the crosswalk. Analyzing numbers and data, once my daily bread and butter, became impossible. I could barely shower in the morning, but even shaving was too strenuous. The physical exhaustion went hand in hand with a deep depression and thoughts of ending it all.
I was unable to work for over a year. Intensive therapy sessions helped me rebuild my life. Things were getting better, but something was still missing.
During a routine appointment for new contact lenses, Mr. Beer immediately noticed that something was wrong with me. "You're completely out of balance," he told me. This surprised me, because I hadn't told him about my condition; he could see it in my eyes. When he told me about his therapy, I had the feeling: This is what I'm still missing. After a thorough consultation, I decided to undergo this treatment, and it was important to me that I wouldn't have to take any additional medication.
The audiovisual perception enhancement was truly pleasant and relaxing. I felt in excellent hands the entire time. After just a short time, I began to see the first results: After two years, I was able to attend concerts again without panicking. I was able to concentrate better and for longer periods at work. Meeting friends and acquaintances became possible again, which had been almost impossible before. My well-being has improved significantly, and I'm truly glad I met Mr. Martin Beer at the right time.
Mr. Beer, I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your amazing work! And to everyone reading this: Have the courage to accept your illness and seek help. You don't have to do everything alone!