Burnout
What is it?
Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress.
Signs & symptoms
Common signs and symptoms of burnout include:
- Feeling tired and drained
- Frequent illnesses, supposedly due to lowered immunity
- Frequent headaches or muscle pain
- Change in appetite or sleep habits
- Sense of failure and self-doubt
- Feeling helpless
- Loss of motivation
- Withdrawing from responsibilities
- Isolating from others
Diagnosis
There is no way to accurately diagnose burnout. Your doctor, psychologist or other healthcare provider will ask you about your feelings, habits, job, and social circles.
Treatment
There are several ways to treat burnout:
- Turn to other people and share your problems
- Reevaluate your priorities
- Make make exercise activities
- Start a health diet
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