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Burnout
When you are running on empty and cannot recover.
Burnout is a state of exhaustion from long term stress, often from work or caring.
Signs
- Constant tiredness that sleep does not fix
- Feeling cynical or detached
- Getting less done
- Dreading every day
- Getting ill more often
What helps
- Rest that is real rest, not just stopping work to scroll
- Cutting back where you can, even a little
- Saying no to new commitments
- Talking to your manager or a doctor
- Reconnecting with things that give you energy
When to get help
If burnout is turning into depression or you feel you cannot go on, see a doctor.
