The Burnout Group

Burnout is a state of complete mental, physical, and emotional exhaustion.  If you are experiencing burnout, you may notice it is difficult to engage in activities you normally find meaningful.  You may no longer care about the things that are important to you or experience an increasing sense of hopelessness.

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Signs and symptoms of burnout may include:

 

Physical symptoms

• Headaches

• Stomachaches/intestinal issues

• Fatigue

• Frequent illness

• Changes in appetite/sleep.

 

Emotional symptoms

• Helplessness

• Cynicism

• Sense of failure or self-doubt

• Decreased satisfaction

• Feeling detached or alone in the world

• Loss of motivation.

 

Behavioral signs

• Reduced performance in everyday tasks

• Withdrawal or isolation

• Procrastination

• Outbursts

• Using substances to cope.