burnout syndrome
Work-induced collapse
Burnout syndrome is a state of chronic physical and emotional exhaustion caused by prolonged stress, typically from work.
It involves feelings of detachment, cynicism, and reduced effectiveness: She was diagnosed with burnout syndrome after years of seventy-hour weeks.
The term emerged from psychology in the 1970s and is now recognized as an occupational phenomenon by health organizations.
- overworkToil to exhaustion
- work life balanceHarmony between career and rest
- mental fatigueDepleted cognitive stamina
- depersonalizationDetachment from one's identity
- compassion fatigueEmotional depletion from overexposure
presenteeism · emotional exhaustion · cynicism · chronic stress · high achiever · therapy · chronic fatigue · anxiety · hopelessness · disillusionment · workplace conflict · depression · insomnia · nervous breakdown · hitting the wall · gastrointestinal issues · micromanagement · headaches
- SyndromesGuillain-Barre, restless leg, irritable bowel, IBS, chronic fatigue
- Fatigue ConditionsME, post-viral fatigue, daytime sleepiness, sleep deprivation
- workplace hazardsstress, fire hazard, overwork, back pain, harassment
- Disputed Diagnoseschronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, adrenal fatigue
burnout syndromevitality
Capacity for spirited existence
vigor · high energy · zest · full of life · energized
burnout syndromeengagement
Commitment to wed or attend
passion · enthusiasm · motivation · drive · zeal
burnout syndromeflourishing
Prospering vigorously
thriving · psychological wellbeing · mental wellness · self-actualization · fulfillment