{"id":13760,"date":"2019-06-08T00:14:13","date_gmt":"2019-06-08T00:14:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=13760"},"modified":"2021-12-16T19:08:10","modified_gmt":"2021-12-16T19:08:10","slug":"what-is-burnout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/what-is-burnout\/","title":{"rendered":"Here’s What You Need to Know About Burnout"},"content":{"rendered":"PSA alert: Burnout is more harmful than you may think. Here are the major signs and symptoms of burnout, as well as how to successfully recover from it.<\/em>\n\nEver heard the saying \u201cI\u2019ll sleep<\/a> when I\u2019m dead\u201d? How about \u201cThe dream is free, but the hustle is sold separately\u201d? It turns out that this go-getting, workaholic mentality comes at a steep price.\n\nIn May 2019, the World Health Organization<\/a> (WHO) officially recognized job burnout as an \u201coccupational phenomenon.\u201d They included it in the revised International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), a diagnostic handbook referenced by clinicians and healthcare providers worldwide.\n\nHere’s why it’s so important to recognize the signs of burnout, plus how to deal.\n

What is burnout?<\/h2>\nIn 1974, psychologist Herbert Freudenberger<\/a> introduced the term in a medical journal. He defined burnout as \u201csignificant changes in mood, attitude, motivation and personality\u201d among his fellow volunteers at a free mental health clinic.\n\nIn the decades since, the term expanded to apply to other facets of life. However, WHO\u2019s classification limits burnout solely to issues stemming from work.\n\nIt\u2019s also worth noting that burnout is a syndrome rather than a disease. Before diagnosing it, doctors must first rule out potential psychological ailments. These include anxiety, situational depression, and other disorders related to stress, mood, and fear.\n

Why is the new classification important?<\/h2>\nThe official recognition of burnout is a major milestone.\n\nFirstly, it legitimizes the epidemic of work-related stress. In 2011, a German medical magazine published a review<\/a> on the topic with the undermining title, \u201cBurnout: a fashionable diagnosis.\u201d (To be fair, however, the review pre-dated successive studies that thoroughly investigated job burnout.)\n\nSecondly, it brings greater awareness to the issue, and can help people decipher if they or their loved ones suffer from burnout symptoms. From there, they can take measures to offset adverse effects on their personal and professional well-being.\n\nFinally, it carries huge potential to incite significant, lasting changes in workplace culture and employee expectations. Going forward, WHO is developing evidence-based guidelines for mental well-being at work. The best-case scenario? Employers around the world will take active measures to prioritize the health, happiness, and harmony of their workers.\n\n\"Stressed\n

3 Major Signs of Burnout<\/h2>\nAccording to ICD-11, burnout manifests in several forms and results from the mismanagement of chronic workplace stress<\/a>.\n\nThe most notable signs of burnout include these three main components:\n
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  1. lack of energy or exhaustion<\/li>\n \t
  2. negativity, cynicism, or increased mental distance from one\u2019s job<\/li>\n \t
  3. reduced efficacy at work<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Symptoms of Burnout<\/h2>\nWe already know about the negative effects of stress<\/a>. But how about burnout symptoms specifically?\n\nWhile conclusive research is still underway, recent studies are emerging that identify some seriously harmful symptoms of burnout. One 2017 study found that burnout is associated with occupational issues like job dissatisfaction and absenteeism<\/a>. Even further, it outlined alarming psychological and physical consequences.\n\nPotential health hazards include:\n