{"id":1414138,"date":"2022-04-01T06:59:40","date_gmt":"2022-04-01T10:59:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1414138"},"modified":"2022-04-01T06:59:41","modified_gmt":"2022-04-01T10:59:41","slug":"eight-uncommon-signs-of-burnout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/eight-uncommon-signs-of-burnout\/","title":{"rendered":"Eight Uncommon Signs of Burnout"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">10<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Feight-uncommon-signs-of-burnout%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1414138&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>When you think of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/burnout\/\">burnout<\/a>, you might picture someone who\u2019s completely exhausted, with their feet up on the couch at the end of a stressful work week.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cClassically, we refer to burnout as the triad of depersonalization, emotional exhaustion, and feelings of cynicism, detachment, and a lack of accomplishment,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/einsteinmed.org\/faculty\/16206\/carol-bernstein\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Carol Bernstein, MD<\/a>, a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City.<\/p>\n<div>Many definitions, including the one from the World Health Organization (WHO), specify that burnout refers to work-related stress.<\/p>\n<p class=\"view-sources\"><button class=\"view-sources__arrow\" type=\"button\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.everydayhealth.com\/react-component-images\/right-up-arrow.svg?w=50\" data-src=\"\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" alt=\"right up arrow\" class=\"eh-image__img\" \/><\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>But burnout can result from nonwork stresses, too, and lead to less-obvious symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>Burnout might be the result of a job or a specific set of responsibilities (like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/burnout\/caregiver-burnout\/\">being the primary caregiver<\/a> for a spouse or child with a chronic illness), but its effects tend to affect other facets of life, too, explains <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindwell.biz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cassandra Aasmundsen-Fry, PsyD<\/a>, a clinical psychologist with Mindwell Modern Psychology and Therapy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. \u201cUsually people feel a growing sense of feeling physically and mentally unwell and having difficulty coping with their everyday life,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"ad-wrapper ad-wrapper--audience ad-container inline-widget inline-widget--right-rail _hold-size\"><\/aside>\n<p>So, symptoms of burnout can be quite varied, she says.<\/p>\n<div>Symptoms of burnout can overlap with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/depression\/guide\/symptoms\/\" data-gd-wrapped=\"\">symptoms of depression<\/a> and other mental health issues, but burnout isn\u2019t itself a medical diagnosis, notes Mayo Clinic.<\/p>\n<p class=\"view-sources\"><button class=\"view-sources__arrow\" type=\"button\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.everydayhealth.com\/react-component-images\/right-up-arrow.svg?w=50\" data-src=\"\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" alt=\"right up arrow\" class=\"eh-image__img\" \/><\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Because burnout can have such ranging and detrimental effects to health and well-being, it\u2019s important to recognize it and do something about it. \u201cLeft untreated, burnout causes lasting physical consequences as well as weighs on your relationships and your ability to work,\u201d Dr. Aasmundsen-Fry says.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/burnout\/what-to-do-about-burnout-if-quitting-is-not-an-option\/\">Tips for Coping With Burnout When Quitting Is Not an Option<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here are eight less common signs of burnout:<\/p>\n<h2><strong>1. Lots of Pessimism<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div>Someone experiencing burnout may adopt a critical and pessimistic view, not only of whatever\u2019s causing burnout (a job or some other burden on them), but of the world around them.<\/p>\n<p class=\"view-sources\"><button class=\"view-sources__arrow\" type=\"button\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.everydayhealth.com\/react-component-images\/right-up-arrow.svg?w=50\" data-src=\"\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" alt=\"right up arrow\" class=\"eh-image__img\" \/><\/button><\/p>\n<p>At work, this means they may have a more negative attitude toward clients and be more irritable overall, according to an article published in\u00a0June 2016 in <em>World Psychiatry<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"view-sources\"><button class=\"view-sources__arrow\" type=\"button\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.everydayhealth.com\/react-component-images\/right-up-arrow.svg?w=50\" data-src=\"\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" alt=\"right up arrow\" class=\"eh-image__img\" \/><\/button><\/p>\n<p>You may be annoyed, apathetic, Dr. Bernstein says \u2014 \u201clike you don&#8217;t have a sense of purpose or meaning in what you do.\u201d<\/p><\/div>\n<div>In the most extreme cases of burnout, a person might question whether life is worth living, according to Midwestern University.<\/p>\n<p class=\"view-sources\"><button class=\"view-sources__arrow\" type=\"button\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.everydayhealth.com\/react-component-images\/right-up-arrow.svg?w=50\" data-src=\"\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" alt=\"right up arrow\" class=\"eh-image__img\" \/><\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>2. Trouble Sleeping<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>People tend to get less restful sleep when they start to struggle with burnout, says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.widener.edu\/about\/faculty-directory\/anthony-r-wheeler\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Anthony Wheeler, PhD<\/a>, professor of management and dean of the school of business administration at Widener University in Chester, Pennsylvania, who researches employee stress, burnout, engagement, and leadership.<\/p>\n<div>Restlessness and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/insomnia\/guide\/\" data-gd-wrapped=\"\">insomnia<\/a> are two sleep-related issues linked with burnout, according to Penn Medicine. The lack of sleep can end up fueling burnout (in a vicious cycle) since you\u2019re less able to think clearly when you\u2019re not well-rested.<\/p>\n<p class=\"view-sources\"><button class=\"view-sources__arrow\" type=\"button\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.everydayhealth.com\/react-component-images\/right-up-arrow.svg?w=50\" data-src=\"\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" alt=\"right up arrow\" class=\"eh-image__img\" \/><\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>RELATED: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/sleep\/101\/how-much-sleep-do-you-need.aspx\"><strong>How Much Sleep Do You Really Need Each Night?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>3. Stomachaches or Headaches<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div>Dealing with a stomachache or headache and have no idea why? Burnout could be to blame.<\/p>\n<p class=\"view-sources\"><button class=\"view-sources__arrow\" type=\"button\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.everydayhealth.com\/react-component-images\/right-up-arrow.svg?w=50\" data-src=\"\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" alt=\"right up arrow\" class=\"eh-image__img\" \/><\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>Previous research involving social workers who reported experiencing burnout found that about 9 percent experienced headaches and 10 percent had <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/digestive-health\/common-digestive-conditions-from-top-bottom\/\" data-gd-wrapped=\"\">gastrointestinal<\/a> problems.<\/p>\n<p class=\"view-sources\"><button class=\"view-sources__arrow\" type=\"button\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.everydayhealth.com\/react-component-images\/right-up-arrow.svg?w=50\" data-src=\"\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" alt=\"right up arrow\" class=\"eh-image__img\" \/><\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>Burnout-related headaches are likely a result of psychological stress, according to a systematic review published October 2017 in<em> PLoS One<\/em><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"view-sources\"><button class=\"view-sources__arrow\" type=\"button\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.everydayhealth.com\/react-component-images\/right-up-arrow.svg?w=50\" data-src=\"\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" alt=\"right up arrow\" class=\"eh-image__img\" \/><\/button><\/p>\n<p>And stomach issues, such as pain, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/columns\/health-answers\/seriously-bloated-warning-signs-you-shouldnt-ignore\/\" data-gd-wrapped=\"\">bloating<\/a>, and nausea, tend to be more prevalent whenever you\u2019re stressed, according to the American Psychological Association.<\/p>\n<p class=\"view-sources\"><button class=\"view-sources__arrow\" type=\"button\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.everydayhealth.com\/react-component-images\/right-up-arrow.svg?w=50\" data-src=\"\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" alt=\"right up arrow\" class=\"eh-image__img\" \/><\/button><\/p>\n<p>Stress can cause diarrhea or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/constipation\/guide\/\" data-gd-wrapped=\"\">constipation<\/a> as well.<\/div>\n<p><strong>RELATED: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/headache-migraine\/headache-could-signal-something-serious.aspx\"><strong>Is Your Headache a Sign of Something Serious?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>4. Lowered Immunity<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div>Catching more colds and feeling under the weather may be a symptom of burnout.<\/p>\n<p class=\"view-sources\"><button class=\"view-sources__arrow\" type=\"button\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.everydayhealth.com\/react-component-images\/right-up-arrow.svg?w=50\" data-src=\"\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" alt=\"right up arrow\" class=\"eh-image__img\" \/><\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cThe immune system becomes compromised,\u201d Dr. Wheeler says.<\/p>\n<div>Stress can set off the body\u2019s inflammatory response, and chronic inflammation can compromise the immune system and damage tissue in the body, according to research, including an article published in October 2015 in <em>Current Opinion in Psychology<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"view-sources\"><button class=\"view-sources__arrow\" type=\"button\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.everydayhealth.com\/react-component-images\/right-up-arrow.svg?w=50\" data-src=\"\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" alt=\"right up arrow\" class=\"eh-image__img\" \/><\/button><\/p>\n<p>With your immune system weakened, you may experience more frequent colds and put yourself at risk of serious conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"view-sources\"><button class=\"view-sources__arrow\" type=\"button\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.everydayhealth.com\/react-component-images\/right-up-arrow.svg?w=50\" data-src=\"\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" alt=\"right up arrow\" class=\"eh-image__img\" \/><\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>5. Weight Gain<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>People experiencing burnout may gain weight, Wheeler says. There are a few reasons for this. \u201cIt&#8217;s a combination of things \u2014 your body&#8217;s biological response is increasing the likelihood of gaining weight, plus reduced sleep, depression, and eating habits also change,\u201d Wheeler says. All of those factors can contribute to weight gain.<\/p>\n<div>The biological changes he\u2019s referring to involve the stress hormone cortisol. Chronic stress (like the kind that leads to burnout) elevates <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/cortisol\/guide\/\" data-gd-wrapped=\"\">levels of cortisol<\/a>, and high cortisol levels have been linked to larger waist circumferences and an increased likelihood of being overweight and obese, according to a study published in March 2017 in <em>Obesity<\/em><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"view-sources\"><button class=\"view-sources__arrow\" type=\"button\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.everydayhealth.com\/react-component-images\/right-up-arrow.svg?w=50\" data-src=\"\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" alt=\"right up arrow\" class=\"eh-image__img\" \/><\/button><\/p>\n<p>If weight gain becomes a problem, it can increase the risk of other health issues, such as stroke, heart disease, cancer, and arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.<\/p>\n<p class=\"view-sources\"><button class=\"view-sources__arrow\" type=\"button\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.everydayhealth.com\/react-component-images\/right-up-arrow.svg?w=50\" data-src=\"\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" alt=\"right up arrow\" class=\"eh-image__img\" \/><\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>RELATED: <\/strong><strong><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/menopause\/weight-gain-around-menopause-is-linked-to-lack-of-sleep\/\"><strong>Weight Gain Around Menopause Is Linked to Lack of Sleep<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>6. Isolation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div>People who are burned out can feel like nothing they do is appreciated or makes a difference, according to HelpGuide.<\/p>\n<p class=\"view-sources\"><button class=\"view-sources__arrow\" type=\"button\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.everydayhealth.com\/react-component-images\/right-up-arrow.svg?w=50\" data-src=\"\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" alt=\"right up arrow\" class=\"eh-image__img\" \/><\/button><\/p>\n<p>As a result, they may isolate themselves from others.<\/p>\n<p class=\"view-sources\"><button class=\"view-sources__arrow\" type=\"button\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.everydayhealth.com\/react-component-images\/right-up-arrow.svg?w=50\" data-src=\"\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" alt=\"right up arrow\" class=\"eh-image__img\" \/><\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>Eventually, that can lead to relationship deterioration, Wheeler says. And it doesn\u2019t help to pull you out of burnout: Social contact can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/stress\/guide\/relief\/\" data-gd-wrapped=\"\">relieve stress<\/a> and is one recommended way to help you start feeling better.<\/p>\n<p class=\"view-sources\"><button class=\"view-sources__arrow\" type=\"button\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.everydayhealth.com\/react-component-images\/right-up-arrow.svg?w=50\" data-src=\"\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" alt=\"right up arrow\" class=\"eh-image__img\" \/><\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>7. Muscle Pain<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div>Aches and pains can also be a physical sign of burnout.<\/p>\n<p class=\"view-sources\"><button class=\"view-sources__arrow\" type=\"button\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.everydayhealth.com\/react-component-images\/right-up-arrow.svg?w=50\" data-src=\"\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" alt=\"right up arrow\" class=\"eh-image__img\" \/><\/button><\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re stressed, your muscles automatically tense up to guard the body against pain and injury.<\/p>\n<p class=\"view-sources\"><button class=\"view-sources__arrow\" type=\"button\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.everydayhealth.com\/react-component-images\/right-up-arrow.svg?w=50\" data-src=\"\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" alt=\"right up arrow\" class=\"eh-image__img\" \/><\/button><\/p>\n<p>Usually this muscle tension lets up when the stress passes, but chronic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/stress\/guide\/causes\/\" data-gd-wrapped=\"\">stress causes<\/a> the body to stay in that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/stress\/guide\/\" data-gd-wrapped=\"\">stressed out<\/a> state and hold onto that tension. Typical places the body holds tension include: the shoulders, neck, head, and back.<\/div>\n<p><strong>RELATED: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/back-pain\/best-home-remedies-for-back-pain-advice-from-a-physical-therapist\/\"><strong>Best Home Remedies for Back Pain: Advice From a Physical Therapist<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>8. Using Food, Drugs, or Alcohol to Cope<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div>In some cases, some people self-medicate to help cope with burnout, Wheeler says. Some may turn to junk food since it delivers instant gratification, notes Penn Medicine.<\/p>\n<p class=\"view-sources\"><button class=\"view-sources__arrow\" type=\"button\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.everydayhealth.com\/react-component-images\/right-up-arrow.svg?w=50\" data-src=\"\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" alt=\"right up arrow\" class=\"eh-image__img\" \/><\/button><\/p>\n<p>Others may turn to alcohol or drugs.\u00a0A study published in\u00a0September 2016 in <em>Academic Medicine <\/em>found medical students experiencing burnout were more likely to abuse or depend on alcohol.<\/p>\n<p class=\"view-sources\"><button class=\"view-sources__arrow\" type=\"button\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.everydayhealth.com\/react-component-images\/right-up-arrow.svg?w=50\" data-src=\"\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" alt=\"right up arrow\" class=\"eh-image__img\" \/><\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>If you find yourself exhibiting these signs, it\u2019s time to seek help from a licensed mental health professional. He or she can help you develop strategies to avoid burnout and can recommend prescription medication or counseling if necessary.<\/p>\n<p class=\"view-sources\"><button class=\"view-sources__arrow\" type=\"button\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.everydayhealth.com\/react-component-images\/right-up-arrow.svg?w=50\" data-src=\"\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" alt=\"right up arrow\" class=\"eh-image__img\" \/><\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you think of burnout, you might picture someone who\u2019s completely exhausted, with their feet up on the couch at the end of a stressful work week.\u201cClassically, we refer to<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":489,"featured_media":1888510,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1414138","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1414138","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/489"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1414138"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1414138\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1888510"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1414138"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1414138"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1414138"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}