Burnout Disorder

What is Burnout Disorder?

Burnout disorder treatment is vital for a patient’s health and well-being. It is a state of physical and emotional exhaustion. This type of disorder needs proper and timely treatment and support from medical professionals.

Moreover, The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5) describes burnout as a combination of emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation, and reduced personal accomplishment caused by chronic occupational stress. 

Further, according to the World Health Organization, burnout is a syndrome that results from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. Indeed, it was recognised by the WHO (World Health Organisation) as an ‘occupational phenomenon’ in 2019. Because lockdowns have seriously affected our work-life balance and working environments, many people have experienced this ‘phenomenon’. The previously noticeable lines between work and home life have become increasingly blurred. As a result, many of us find ourselves working longer hours, mixing work with caring for families, and undertaking domestic labour.

Therefore, we describe how to recognise this ‘burnout’ in you or your loved ones and what you could do to help.

Symptoms of Burnout disorder

Overall, it can occur if you experience long-term stress in your job or have worked in a physically and emotionally draining role for an extended period.

Thus, below are some quite common signs of burnout:

• Feeling tired or drained most of the time
• Feeling helpless, trapped, and defeated
• Feeling alone in the world or detached
• Having a cynical/negative outlook
• A lot of self-doubt
• Procrastinating and taking longer to get certain things done
• Feeling overwhelmed

Burnout Disorder Treatment

However, you could do a few things to help yourself or a loved one if you are in danger of burnout.

Following all said above, you could:

• For example, assess your burnout and stress level by diagnosis and therapy solution provided by iMetawellness
• Evaluate your options. Try to rethink how you spend your day and try to set goals of what must get done and what can wait.
• Seek support from your surroundings. Others might help you cope with the work you have to do.
• Try relaxing activities. Explore things such as yoga or meditation.
• Get some exercise. Regular physical activities will take your mind off of work and will allow you to deal better with stress.
• Get some sleep. Sleep is one of the obvious solutions, as sleep restores well-being and aids in protecting your health.
• Be mindful. Mindfulness focuses on your breath flow and being intensely aware of what you feel and sense without interpretation or judgment. This practice in a job setting involves facing situations with openness and patience, without judgment.

Medication for Burnout Disorder Treatment

Although many sleep tablets exist, there aren’t any medications for burnout, as one might not typically take medication for tiredness. These relax the body and the mind, making it easier to fall asleep and improving the quality of one’s sleep.

Additionally, looking for nutrition support is also a good idea.