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Signs of Burn Out 1. Chronic fatigue – exhaustion, tiredness, a sense of being physically run down 2. Anger at those making demands 3. Self-criticism for putting up with the demands 4. Cynicism, negativity, and irritability 5. A sense of being besieged 6. Exploding easily at seemingly inconsequential things 7. Frequent headaches and gastrointestinal disturbances 8. Weight loss or gain 9. Sleeplessness and depression 10. Shortness of breath 11. Suspiciousness 12. Feelings of helplessness 13. Increased degree of risk taking More Worrying Symptoms These symptoms may be severe, especially if anxiety is present (sufferers may genuinely believe they are about to die) but more worrying symptoms – which you should consult your doctor about – are: –Chest pain, radiating into the neck or arm. This pain may feel like a ‘crushing’ or heavy sensation and may be brought on by exertion or exercise. –An inability to swallow food properly, especially bread or meat – it feels like food sticks in the gullet. –Weight loss or alteration in the normal bowel habit (such as constipation or diarrhea). –A rapid or erratic pulse rate for no obvious reason, which may occur when relaxed or at rest. –Feelings of self-harm or suicidal thoughts. Other Tell-Tale Signs of Stress
–Not being able to sleep properly –Poor concentration and increased irritability –Drinking excess caffeine or alcohol, and/or smoking more –An inability to make decisions, and feeling increasingly frustrated by this –Palpitations of the heart, a ‘lump’ in the throat or stomach, dry mouth and slight tremor of the hands –Always feeling that something needs to be done, and that you cannot simply sit and relax
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Signs of Burn OutWednesday, 15 July 2009 Signs of Burn Out 1. Chronic fatigue – exhaustion, tiredness, a sense of being physically run down 2. Anger at those making demands 3. Self-criticism for putting up with the demands 4. Cynicism,...
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