Psychologists named 8 unusual symptoms of burnout

The frantic rhythm of modern life, the search for self, the pursuit of new achievements and the constant care for loved ones have all become real for most people in the world and are taken for granted. However, sometimes irritability or chronic fatigue that we cannot explain arises out of nowhere. If problems in the body are excluded, then often in this case doctors talk about emotional burnout, which can affect not only the psyche, but also physical health.

Burnout causes different causes, so its symptoms can vary. Everyday Health, in consultation with psychologists, tells us what to look out for so you don't miss out on emotional exhaustion.

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It is generally accepted that burnout is caused by hard and exhausting work. But it can also be caused by other factors, for example, by repetition of daily childcare duties or a chronic disease. Although burnout is not a medical diagnosis, it can lead to physical and psychological deterioration in everyday life.

Because burnout can lead to health problems in the long run, it is very important to recognize and fight it in time. What symptoms can indicate that you are "burned out"?

Sleep Problems

As a rule, people suffering from burnout have problems with sleep. At the same time, constant insomnia can provoke emotional burnout, because you are not able to work and think properly if you are not fully rested.

Pessimism

People who feel burnout can be pessimistic. Sometimes this mood extends beyond the cause of burnout to other areas of life. Some studies show that you may be too irritable and not see purpose or even meaning in life.

Headaches or abdominal pain

Pain can accompany many problems in the body, but if you are experiencing headaches or stomach pains for an extended period of time for no reason, it may be indicative of burnout.

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In this case, headaches may be caused by psychological stress. In addition, according to the American Psychological Association, stress also often causes stomach problems, such as nausea or bloating.

Weight gain

Experts point out that weight gain can be the result of burnout. This is due to a combination of reasons, such as cortisol (stress hormone) production, lack of sleep, depression, and changes in food preferences.

Research shows that high levels of cortisol produced during chronic stress can be linked to a greater likelihood of being overweight and obese, which in turn can lead to health problems.

Reduced body defenses

If you began to get sick more often with acute respiratory infections, you should pay attention to your emotional state and exclude burnout. It is well known that chronic stress causes inflammatory processes in the body and reduces the level of immunity, without which a person cannot quickly and efficiently cope with viruses and bacteria.

Isolation

Emotional burnout can lead not only to physical manifestations, but also to deterioration of social connections. As a person does not see the purpose and value of his life, he can isolate himself from others and avoid communication.

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In fact, seclusion will not help get rid of stress and will only aggravate the symptoms of burnout, so it is worth trying to maintain healthy relationships with family and friends.

Muscle pain

When you are stressed, your muscles automatically tense, preparing to protect you from pain and injury. Chronic burnout tension leads to soreness in your back, shoulders, neck, and head.

Abuse of food, alcohol or drugs

In some cases the person is unable to properly assess his condition and relieve it. He may seek solace in excessive amounts of food, alcoholic beverages, or drugs because they give instant relief. In fact, these actions cannot help burnout, but only make it worse.

As you can see, emotional burnout can be indicated by different conditions, and you should not ignore them. A timely visit to the specialists will help to understand the causes of chronic stress and eliminate them with effective ways without damage to your health.

Earlier OBOZREVATEL told about the ways to fight burnout. Experts called constant communication the cause of emotional exhaustion and advised to fight it in an interesting way.

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