Do you feel constantly exhausted, no matter how much you rest?
Do you struggle to switch off from work or feel guilty when you’re not being productive?
Has your motivation, concentration, or enjoyment of work gradually disappeared?
Do you often feel that you have to keep going, even when your mind and body are telling you to slow down?
Feeling stressed during demanding periods of life or work is a common human experience. However, when prolonged stress is left unaddressed, it can lead to burnout—a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that develops after extended periods of chronic stress.
Burnout affects more than your performance at work. It can leave you feeling emotionally depleted, detached from your work or relationships, less effective in everyday tasks, and disconnected from the things that once gave you a sense of purpose and satisfaction. Many people also experience irritability, difficulty concentrating, sleep disturbances, increased anxiety, or a persistent feeling that they are “running on empty.”
People who set exceptionally high standards for themselves, take on significant responsibility, or find it difficult to slow down or ask for help may be particularly vulnerable to burnout. Over time, the constant pressure to achieve, perform, or meet others’ expectations can come at the expense of personal wellbeing.
Psychotherapy provides an opportunity to step out of survival mode and understand the factors contributing to exhaustion. Together, we can explore patterns such as perfectionism, self-criticism, overcommitment, and difficulties with boundaries, while developing healthier ways of managing stress, restoring balance, and reconnecting with what truly matters to you.