I’m Dr. Emma van der Merwe, 35, a doctor at Netcare Milpark Hospital. For years, I poured all my energy into my patients — diagnosing, prescribing, performing procedures, comforting them, and standing by their side through the toughest moments. It’s a job I love, but it also drained almost all of my energy. Long hours, constant pressure, and endless responsibility left me physically and mentally exhausted. My weight gradually crept up, my energy dwindled, and I often felt completely burnt out. O

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