번아웃 증상When the human body is stressed, changes such as cortisol hormone secretion from the adrenal glands, increased heartbeat and breathing, and muscle tension occur, consuming a large amount of energy. At this time, if stress is not properly relieved and continues to accumulate, it can lead to ‘burnout syndrome’, which causes extreme physical and mental fatigue.
Burnout syndrome refers to a condition in which a person who has been concentrating on one task falls into lethargy, severe anxiety, and self-loathing due to extreme fatigue. Burnout syndrome is one of the most common diseases experienced by two out of three modern people, and is especially common among office workers.
This is due to a variety of reasons, such as excessive workload, obsession with work, and insufficient compensation. People who experience burnout syndrome not only lose motivation, but also cannot feel a sense of accomplishment, and suffer from symptoms such as frequent work mistakes due to lack of concentration. It looks like
The reason why burnout syndrome is dangerous is that the symptoms gradually worsen without one’s knowledge. At this time, if you do not recognize the severity yourself and think that the symptoms are temporary, and relieve stress through unhealthy methods such as excessive smoking or drinking, it is highly likely that it will lead to secondary diseases such as nicotine and alcohol addiction.
In addition, since stress has not been fundamentally resolved, it can be accompanied by other mental illnesses such as depression, social phobia, and panic disorder. If you find it difficult to manage stress on your own, it is recommended that you receive appropriate treatment after sufficient consultation with medical staff at a psychiatrist. do.
For burnout syndrome, treatments such as medication, relaxation training, and cognitive therapy are used depending on the severity of symptoms. These treatments have the purpose of relieving accumulated stress, but their purpose is more to provide solutions to help you navigate wisely without being overwhelmed by stress in various situations, such as how to cope with workplace stress, how to relieve tension, and how to manage emotions. big.
Burnout syndrome is not caused by a lack of ability, but it is important to recognize that it can happen to anyone and to prevent symptoms from worsening through appropriate preventive measures.
It is good to manage stress by maintaining a balance between work and leisure, and if you are suffering from work outside of work due to excessive workload, you need to make an effort to escape the stressful situation through sufficient conversation with your close supervisor or acquaintance.
writing. Director Song Jun-ho of Same Mind Mental Health Clinic, Yeongdeungpo Branch
