{"id":43556,"date":"2024-10-11T12:00:54","date_gmt":"2024-10-11T16:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/blog\/?p=43556"},"modified":"2024-11-12T12:05:10","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T17:05:10","slug":"workplace-burnout-spot-the-red-flags-and-find-targeted-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/blog\/workplace-burnout-spot-the-red-flags-and-find-targeted-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Workplace Burnout: Spot the Red Flags and Find Targeted Support"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"psychotherapistWe\u2019ve all felt overwhelmed at work, but when does it cross the line into full-on burnout? True burnout happens when prolonged stress takes a toll, leaving you emotionally, physically, and mentally exhausted. Unlike everyday fatigue, burnout can drain your energy to the point where it affects every part of your life\u2014your well-being, job performance, and relationships (Maslach & Leiter, 2016).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While self-care and rest can reduce stress, burnout is more complex and can benefit from professional support. This article breaks down common burnout symptoms and highlights different therapies that can help you recover.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Understanding Burnout<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Burnout comes in one or more forms:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Emotional Exhaustion<\/span><\/b>: Ever felt like you\u2019re completely drained, like there\u2019s just nothing left to give? That\u2019s emotional exhaustion, a hallmark of burnout (Maslach, 2003).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. Depersonalization<\/span><\/b>: You might start feeling distant or cynical about work, colleagues, or clients\u2014like everything\u2019s just a routine (Schaufeli et al., 2009).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. Reduced Sense of Personal Accomplishment<\/span><\/b>: You\u2019re putting in the work, but it feels like nothing you do really matters anymore (Maslach & Leiter, 2016).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Find a Therapist for Burnout<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        Burnout can sneak up on you in different ways. Below are key signs and the types of therapists who can help you address each one.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        Physical Symptoms and Chronic Stress<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n