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Burn-Out
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Confronting Problems:
Symptoms of Burn-out
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What are the symptoms of burn-out?
According to Dr Moulton, we can recognise burnout in ourselves or others through physical, psychological, emotional and behavioural symptoms. These include:
🔹 Physical: insomnia, fatigue, heart palpitations,
chest pain, shortness of breath, reduced appetite,
and weakened immune system.
According to Dr Moulton, we can recognise burnout in ourselves or others through physical, psychological, emotional and behavioural symptoms. These include:
🔹 Physical: insomnia, fatigue, heart palpitations,
chest pain, shortness of breath, reduced appetite,
and weakened immune system.
🔹 Psychological: self criticism, pessimism, feelings of unworthiness, and loss of concentration.
🔹 Behavioural: isolation, detachment, obsessive compulsive behaviours and feeling out of control.
🔹 Emotional: low mood, anxiety, and anger.
🔹 Behavioural: isolation, detachment, obsessive compulsive behaviours and feeling out of control.
🔹 Emotional: low mood, anxiety, and anger.
How can you prevent burn-out?
There are a few ways in which you can help avoid burning out, says Dr Moulton. Try the following:
✔️ Manage unrealistic expectations of yourself.
✔️ Practise self-care and compassion.
✔️ Be assertive with yourself. Learn to attend both to your own needs and the needs of your work.
✔️ Ensure you get downtime and time to disconnect with the pressures of work.
How do you tackle burn-out?
If you think you may be suffering from burn-out, then there are a few ways in which you can ease your symptoms.
'Reaching out to others is the most important first step,' says Dr Moulton. 'Your support network is your biggest psychological protective factor.'
It is also worth setting aside some time for rest and relaxation. 'Engage with activities that are soothing and calming to help regulate your fight or flight threat system,' says Dr Moulton. 'Do regular exercise and ensure you keep active.'
?? If you're really struggling, make sure you seek professional support. Book an appointment with your GP or call NHS 111 for help.
✔️ Manage unrealistic expectations of yourself.
✔️ Practise self-care and compassion.
✔️ Be assertive with yourself. Learn to attend both to your own needs and the needs of your work.
✔️ Ensure you get downtime and time to disconnect with the pressures of work.
How do you tackle burn-out?
If you think you may be suffering from burn-out, then there are a few ways in which you can ease your symptoms.
'Reaching out to others is the most important first step,' says Dr Moulton. 'Your support network is your biggest psychological protective factor.'
It is also worth setting aside some time for rest and relaxation. 'Engage with activities that are soothing and calming to help regulate your fight or flight threat system,' says Dr Moulton. 'Do regular exercise and ensure you keep active.'
?? If you're really struggling, make sure you seek professional support. Book an appointment with your GP or call NHS 111 for help.
