Today’s post will be a continuation of our discussion regarding burnout and its common signs and symptoms.
Burnout is no joke, and while I’ve never experienced it myself, I’ve come close. If anything, I’m sort of always dangerously bordering on burnout with Lyme disease, if I’m not attentive to how much strenuous activity I’m engaging in, so I have to be additionally vigilant.
I suspect there are enough people out there who have been in the grips of burnout and were entirely unaware, assuming perhaps they were getting ill with some sort of bug. It often coincides with individuals who work in stressful environments, which is why it is more common than not.
Again, this information about burnout comes from webmd.com.
“Trouble concentrating is one of the mental signs (along with things like forgetfulness) that could tell you burnout is approaching. Some studies suggest more than 100 symptoms for it. They include motivational symptoms like disillusionment and a loss of idealism.
“Some studies link trouble getting to sleep and staying asleep to burnout (though other studies don’t find a clear connection). Don’t fool around with sleep problems. If you don’t get enough sleep, it can bring higher chances of heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, and kidney disease.
“Herbert Freudenberger, the psychologist who coined the concept of burnout in 1974, cited frequent headaches as a physical characteristic of the disorder. Like sleep problems, this isn’t scientifically settled.
“That stomach and bowel pain you have might have to do with burnout, too. It and the stress that can come with it can weaken your immune system. That might explain the problems with your tummy.
“Using food, alcohol, or drugs to feel better may be a symptom of job burnout. This can be serious. Obesity, or alcohol and drug misuse, can lead to all sorts of health problems.
“If your blood pressure is up, your job might have something to do with it. Along with that, you might get a quicker heartbeat, too. Neither is good for you. They could damage not only your heart but your brain and your kidneys, too.
“Being overly thirsty and having blurred vision are two signs of diabetes. Burnout may raise your chances of type 2 diabetes. If you’re showing these or other symptoms of diabetes — and you’re having problems at work that might be related to burnout — the two might be tied. Let you(r) doctor know if you are having any increased thirst and get medical help right away for any vision changes.
“Research has found that burnout can trigger both absenteeism and presenteeism (which means coming to work even when you’re sick). And it works the other way. All those sick days and feeling crummy while you’re at work can lead to more burnout,” the web page explains.
Take care of yourselves, friends. Burnout is serious.
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