Burnout syndrome is characterized by a state of physical, emotional, or mental exhaustion that usually arises due to the accumulation of stress at work, and is therefore very common in professionals who have to deal with constant pressure and responsibility, such as teachers or health professionals for example.
Some of the signs and symptoms that help identify if a person is suffering from this problem include:
1. Constant feeling of negativity
It is very common for people who are going through this syndrome to be constantly negative, as if nothing works.
2. Physical and mental fatigue
People with Burnout Syndrome usually have a constant and excessive tiredness, difficult to recover.
3. Lack of will
A very common feature of this syndrome is lack of motivation and willingness to do social activities or be with other people.
4. Difficulty concentrating
People may also find it difficult to focus on work, daily tasks or a simple conversation.
5. Lack of energy
One of the symptoms that manifests in Burnout Syndrome is excessive tiredness and lack of energy to maintain healthy habits such as going to the gym or having a regular sleep.
6. Feeling of incompetence
Some people may have the feeling that they are not doing enough in and out of work.
7. Difficulty to like the same things
It is also normal for the person to feel that he no longer likes the same things he previously enjoyed, such as doing an activity or playing a sport, for example.
8. Prioritize the needs of others
People who suffer from Burnout syndrome often put the needs of others ahead of their own.
9. Sudden mood swings
Another very common feature are sudden mood swings with many periods of irritation.
10. Insulation
Due to all these symptoms, the person tends to isolate himself from important people in his life, such as friends and family.
Other frequent signs of burnout syndrome include taking a long time to perform work duties, such as missing or being late many times to work. In addition, when taking a vacation is common not to feel pleasure during this period, returning to work with the feeling of still being tired.
Although the most common symptoms are psychological, people who are suffering from burnout syndrome can also often suffer from headaches, palpitations, dizziness, sleep problems, muscle aches and even colds, for example.
How to confirm the diagnosis
Often the person who is suffering from burnout can not identify all the symptoms and therefore can not confirm that something is happening. That way, if you suspect that you may be suffering from this problem, it is advised to ask for help from a friend, family member or other trusted person in order to correctly identify the symptoms.
However, in order to make the diagnosis and have no more doubts, the best way is to go with a person close to a psychologist so that the symptoms are discussed, the problem identified and a treatment oriented. Understand how this syndrome is usually treated.
