Is this burnout ?

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Over the past few months enjoyed just reading books playing games and watching music .Recently cant do any of that just all seem pointless find myself just lost in depression all the time sleeping very little and not wanting to eat feeling to many thoughts in my head at once .Is this burnout if it is how do find way to cope with it

It does sound like an aspect of it but I am a little unsure of if what I experienced wasa few breakdowns or burnouts. I am actually hoping that when I am assessed they can tell me.

Cant tell difference to between them hope your assertment go well dont feel that much support after the asserment at least in area I live in.

Just knowing there is someone to talk to who understands has given me hope. I have been supported so far even without an assessment. Little things. Like providing me with an exemption letter when I found that I just could not wear facemasks. I just could not do it. I have found I can manage a face shield but not for long.

Try to reduce the number of committments that you have so you can give yourself a mental rest for a bit is the best advice. No doubt you will already be doing this.

usual just cycle thought all kind books to read kind my special interest just unable to focus on it anymore .Does help with some support with all that going on now all the changes going on new rules things do get confusing

I find it best to avoid watching the news and separate onesself from it. Much anxiety and depression comes from the news media and the majority of it we don't need to know at all.

Just stick to hobbies is better use of time then all that media and social medial stuff

Yes. Good idea.

Experiencing positive emotions is release of neurotransmitters in the brain, having fun means "spending" from your happiness "budget". To spend you need to earn first. You are doing all the things necessary to replenish your "budget"? Enough direct sunlight, fresh air, physical activity, healthy diet?

Try workout much as i can when my mood permits it do probably not best ideas sitting in dark bedroom day and night with just books and gaming at all hours .

You mood depends on working out, not the other way around. Waiting for the right mood to do something your mood depends on is a sure way to downward spiral. This vicious circle is how people end up being severely depressed.