I am by no means a medical expert, this is taken from my perspective and research. If you believe you may be experiencing this seek medical advice.
Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress. Here are some signs that can help you identify burnout:
- Emotional exhaustion: feeling drained, overwhelmed, or emotionally numb.
- Decreased performance: difficulty concentrating, reduced productivity, and poor job performance.
- Detachment: feeling disconnected from others, isolated, and alienated.
- Physical symptoms: headaches, fatigue, insomnia, and other physical ailments.
- Cynicism and negativity: feeling disillusioned, negative, and critical.
- Loss of enjoyment: a lack of interest in things you used to enjoy.
- Increased irritability: becoming easily frustrated, angry, or agitated.
If you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, it may be a sign of burnout. It’s important to seek help and support to manage and overcome burnout.
Is it stress?
Using this, you may be able to identify if you are stressed or in a state of burnout.
| Burnout | Stress |
|---|---|
| Leads to detachment and depression | Leads to anxiety disorders |
| Loss of motivation, ideas and hope | Loss of energy |
| Emotions are blunted | Emotions are over reactive |
| Primary damage is emotional | Primary damage is emotional |
| May make life seem not worth living | May kill you prematurely |
| Characterised by disengagement | Characterised by over-engagement |