Understanding Burnout: Signs and Strategies for Recovery

Burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands. As the pressure increases or prolongs over time, you begin to lose enthusiasm for work activities that used to be enjoyable in the past. If left untreated, burnout can have serious consequences on your health, including depression or anxiety disorder; so it’s important to recognize signs of burnout early on in order to take steps towards recovery.


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The most common signs of burnout include feeling exhausted all the time; lack of motivation/interest in work activities; difficulty concentrating/making decisions; increased feelings of frustration/irritability with colleagues at the workplace & clients, etc.; insomnia (or sleeping too much); loss of appetite or overeating due to changes in mood, etc.


If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, then it’s important that you seek help from the best psychiatrist in Bhopal as soon as possible before things get worse! There are several strategies available for recovering from burnout such as taking regular breaks throughout the day (even if it's just 10 minutes); practicing relaxation techniques like deep breathing exercises & yoga, which helps reduce stress levels significantly; setting realistic goals & expectations at the workplace; getting enough sleep every night (7-8 hours), etc.


Additionally, make sure that your diet includes healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, which will provide necessary energy during long days. Finally, ensure a sufficient exercise routine each week – this not only keeps the body fit but also releases endorphins into the bloodstream, thus improving overall mood!

Dr. Sanjeet Diwan is one of the most experienced psychiatrists practicing psychiatry in Bhopal for the last 8 years. He has worked with patients from all walks of life and is well versed with the current trends in psychiatry and its treatments. His extensive experience with patients has enabled him to understand the various psychological and psychiatric issues that plague them. He has also helped a lot of his patients through self-help methods and medications to cure them of their problems.

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