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Burnout

Syndroma exhaustionis (burnout) · Syndrom vyhoření

What it is

Exhaustion, cynicism and a sense of failure from prolonged stress at work or caring; not a disease in itself, but it drives depression and illness.

Symptoms & signs

  • Exhaustion that rest does not fix
  • cynicism and detachment
  • feeling ineffective
  • poor sleep and concentration
  • irritability
  • frequent illness

🚩 Get help if…

  • call 112 / 911 now Thoughts of suicide or self-harm
  • see a doctor soon Low mood or no joy most days for over 2 weeks
  • see a doctor soon Chest pain, palpitations or panic attacks
  • see a doctor soon Drinking or using drugs to cope

Where it strikes

Medical treatment

  • Screen for depression and physical causes
  • reduce the load or time off
  • psychotherapy (CBT, ACT)
  • treat depression if present
  • graded return to work

Natural & lifestyle

  • Sleep, exercise and breaks
  • boundaries on work time
  • nature and social contact

Emerging & experimental

  • Mindfulness-based programmes at work
  • heart-rate variability biofeedback

Alternative, off-label & anecdotal

Approaches used outside the guidelines, with what their supporters report and what testing has found so far.

  • Time in nature (forest bathing) — small studies lower stress early / small studies
  • Ashwagandha — small trials reduce stress early / small studies
  • Yoga — trials reduce stress early / small studies
  • Cold-water immersion — anecdotal anecdotal / traditional

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