Burnout and work stress
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In a sentence
Burnout is deep tiredness that comes from long-term stress.
What it can feel like
- Exhausted even after rest
- Cynical or detached at work
- Small tasks feeling huge
Why it might be happening
Heavy workloads, little control and being the only one in the room can all add up.
Things you can try now
- 1Take proper breaks in the day
- 2Say no to one thing this week
- 3Talk to your manager or occupational health
How therapy can help
A psychologist can help you understand what is going on, make sense of it in the context of your life, and try approaches with good evidence behind them. These Abantu psychologists work with this:
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For family and friends
Listen without rushing to fix it. Ask what would help, and let them know you are there.
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If you need help now
Abantu isn't an emergency service. If you or someone else is in danger, call 999. For urgent mental health support, call NHS 111 and choose the mental health option, or call Samaritans free on 116 123.
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