. . . burnout is a process that begins with excessive and prolonged levels of job stress. the stress produces strain in the worker (feelings of tension, irritability and fatigue). the process is completed when the worker defensively copes with the job and becomes apathetic, cynical or rigid.. Abstract in recent years, stress has become a major problem in the work place. burnout is a psychological response to work stress that is characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced feelings of personal accomplishment.. Burnout prevention and treatment techniques for dealing with overwhelming stress . if constant stress has you feeling helpless, disillusioned, and completely exhausted, you may be on the road to burnout..
The difference between depression and burnout is not always easy to see. there are even certain diagnosis tools which do not differentiate between them and therefore not see burnout as a separate disorder.. Recovering from burnout. burnout doesn't go away on its own; rather, it will get worse unless you address the underlying issues causing it. in this example, burnout didn't occur because jennifer disliked her job; in fact, she loved what she did. stress is a strong contributor to burnout. stress can cause severe health problems and, in. Burnout occurs when passionate, committed people become deeply disillusioned with a job or career from which they have previously derived much of their identity and meaning..
