How Do I Recognize the Alarm Signals of Burnout?

Unfortunately, burnout victims often recognize the warning signs too late. A burnout is nothing more than an exhaustion depression. That's how you recognize a burnout:

• Are you chronically tired and exhausted and it doesn't go away even after a vacation?
• Have you distanced yourself from your work and are toying with the idea of switching to another profession?
• Do you suffer from physical complaints, such as insomnia, higher susceptibility to diseases, loss of appetite, digestive problems, headaches, backaches, dizziness, blood pressure instability, palpitations, tinnitus?
• Are you constantly irritated and feel an inner restlessness? Are you unable to switch off after work, are you restless, empty inside, desperate or frustrated?
• Do you suffer from concentration problems, inability to make decisions, self-doubt, loss of performance?
• Have you withdrawn socially, are you hyperactive and do you consume addictive substances? Are you neglecting your leisure activities?

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All of these can be signs of burnout. You can also find out whether you have burnout by using the web app "Etwas tun?!", which was co-developed by Employees Switzerland (available in German and French). There you can also find out how to prevent burnout.

If you have a burnout: Talk to your boss about it and seek professional help! Below you will find links to places that can help you.