Burnout
Life is exhausting! Are you experiencing burnout?
@What is "burnout"?
Burnout is a state of physical and mental exhaustion resulting from prolonged exposure to high levels of psychological stress. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines burnout as a chronic syndrome related to work stress, considering it an "occupational phenomenon" rather than a medical condition. According to WHO, burnout is characterized by reduced work efficiency, feeling exhausted or depleted, and experiencing negative feelings toward work.
The World Health Assembly (WHA) first included "burnout" in the International Classification of Diseases in May 2019, recognizing it as a phenomenon that affects health status without being a disease. In Taiwan, the recognition of burnout is relatively strict, mainly based on the experience of Japan. It considers factors such as the risk of cardiovascular diseases from a medical perspective, especially for laborers with prolonged sleep deprivation.
@What are the causes of "burnout"?
The causes of burnout are complex, with most research attributing it to prolonged exposure to work stress. Studies have also found a significant correlation between overwork and cardiovascular diseases, potentially leading to “sudden death from overwork." Effective prevention of burnout involves stress management, quitting smoking, and preventing hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes.
@What are the symptoms of "burnout"?
Burnout can lead to overall physical and mental exhaustion, potentially causing serious cardiovascular diseases if left untreated. According to the "Prevention Handbook for Burnout" published by the Ministry of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration, signs of burnout include fatigue, forgetfulness, sudden feelings of aging, stiffness and numbness in the shoulders and neck, insomnia due to fatigue and depression, irritability and anger over minor matters, frequent headaches and chest tightness, abnormal blood pressure, diabetes, abnormal electrocardiograms, sudden weight changes, reduced sweating during exercise, reluctance to seek medical attention despite feeling unwell, deteriorating interpersonal relationships, and increased frequency of work errors or conflicts.
@Who are at high risk of "burnout"?
High-risk groups for burnout include obese individuals, smokers, heavy drinkers, people with chronic illnesses (diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, heart disease, etc.), males over 55 years old, and females over 65 years old. Additionally, those who work long hours, have irregular work schedules, set high self-expectations, experience chronic sleep deprivation or insomnia, lack avenues for stress relief, and have unhealthy habits such as smoking, excessive drinking, or poor diet should also be particularly vigilant about burnout.
@How to prevent "burnout"?
Preventing burnout primarily involves adopting a healthy lifestyle, including maintaining a balance between work and leisure, regular exercise, eating a balanced diet, cultivating a supportive work environment and good interpersonal relationships, correcting unhealthy habits, and undergoing regular health check-ups.
@What is "burnout"?
Burnout is a state of physical and mental exhaustion resulting from prolonged exposure to high levels of psychological stress. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines burnout as a chronic syndrome related to work stress, considering it an "occupational phenomenon" rather than a medical condition. According to WHO, burnout is characterized by reduced work efficiency, feeling exhausted or depleted, and experiencing negative feelings toward work.
The World Health Assembly (WHA) first included "burnout" in the International Classification of Diseases in May 2019, recognizing it as a phenomenon that affects health status without being a disease. In Taiwan, the recognition of burnout is relatively strict, mainly based on the experience of Japan. It considers factors such as the risk of cardiovascular diseases from a medical perspective, especially for laborers with prolonged sleep deprivation.
@What are the causes of "burnout"?
The causes of burnout are complex, with most research attributing it to prolonged exposure to work stress. Studies have also found a significant correlation between overwork and cardiovascular diseases, potentially leading to “sudden death from overwork." Effective prevention of burnout involves stress management, quitting smoking, and preventing hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes.
@What are the symptoms of "burnout"?
Burnout can lead to overall physical and mental exhaustion, potentially causing serious cardiovascular diseases if left untreated. According to the "Prevention Handbook for Burnout" published by the Ministry of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration, signs of burnout include fatigue, forgetfulness, sudden feelings of aging, stiffness and numbness in the shoulders and neck, insomnia due to fatigue and depression, irritability and anger over minor matters, frequent headaches and chest tightness, abnormal blood pressure, diabetes, abnormal electrocardiograms, sudden weight changes, reduced sweating during exercise, reluctance to seek medical attention despite feeling unwell, deteriorating interpersonal relationships, and increased frequency of work errors or conflicts.
@Who are at high risk of "burnout"?
High-risk groups for burnout include obese individuals, smokers, heavy drinkers, people with chronic illnesses (diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, heart disease, etc.), males over 55 years old, and females over 65 years old. Additionally, those who work long hours, have irregular work schedules, set high self-expectations, experience chronic sleep deprivation or insomnia, lack avenues for stress relief, and have unhealthy habits such as smoking, excessive drinking, or poor diet should also be particularly vigilant about burnout.
@How to prevent "burnout"?
Preventing burnout primarily involves adopting a healthy lifestyle, including maintaining a balance between work and leisure, regular exercise, eating a balanced diet, cultivating a supportive work environment and good interpersonal relationships, correcting unhealthy habits, and undergoing regular health check-ups.