What are the symptoms of burnout?
Burnout, or professional exhaustion, is astate of intense fatiguework-related or emotional overload. Here are the most common symptoms:
Emotional Symptoms
- Emotional fatigue: Feelings of emptiness, hopelessness, and emotional detachment.
- Irritability: Tendency to be easily irritated or frustrated.
- Anxiety and depression: Constant feeling of stress and sadness.
Physical Symptoms
- Chronic fatigue: Constant feeling of exhaustion, even after a night's sleep.
- Sleep disorders: Difficulty falling asleep, frequent night awakenings, insomnia.
- Headaches and muscle pain: Physical tension and pain for no apparent reason.
Behavioral Symptoms
- Decrease in performance: Decreased productivity and efficiency at work.
- Social isolation: Tendency to avoid social interactions, including with family and friends.
- Frequent absences: More frequent sick leave.
Cognitive Symptoms
- Concentration problems: Difficulty concentrating, making decisions, or remembering things.
- Pessimism: Persistent negative attitude and feeling of discouragement.
Sources
Mayo Clinic - Burnout symptoms:https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/expert-answers/burnout/faq-20057987
HelpGuide - Burnout Prevention and Treatment:https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/burnout-prevention-and-recovery.htm
Cleveland Clinic - Burnout: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21958-burnout
