Some unusual signs of burnout you should not ignore

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines it as a feeling of depersonalisation, excessive cynicism, a felling a lack of accomplishment and detachment from surroundings. And we are all prone to suffering it.

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While constant exhaustion and lack of sleep are signs of burnout, below are some unusual symptoms of burnout:

Insomnia

According to Penn Medicine, insomnia and restlessness are two other symptoms that burned out people may face. Burn out can lead to lack of sleep, lack of sleep can also fuel over exhaustion and cause a vicious cycle.

Stomach aches, headaches

Researchers have stated that people have reported to experience stomach aches or headaches when they are burned out.

Pessimism

If you find that you have adopted a pessimistic view, not only of whatever's causing burnout, but of the world around you, then this could be signs of burn out. According to an article published in World Psychiatry in 2016, burnout may cause one to have a more negative attitude toward clients and be more irritable overall.

Weight gain

According to experts, people experiencing burnout may gain weight due to a combination of things - your body's biological response is increasing the likelihood of gaining weight, plus reduced sleep, depression, and eating habits also change. All of those factors can contribute to weight gain.

Frequent flu

Stress can set off the body's inflammatory response, which can compromise the immune system and damage tissue in the body, according to research an article published in October 2015 in Current Opinion in Psychology. A person could be burned out if he or she gets the common cold or flu more frequently than others.

Isolation

People who are burned out can feel like nothing they do is appreciated or makes a difference, as a result, they may isolate themselves from others. This is also a sign that a person is too exhausted.

Muscle Pain

Aches and pains can also be a physical sign of burnout. When you're stressed, your muscles automatically tense up to guard the body against pain and injury resulting in pain. Typical places the body holds tensions include: the shoulders, neck, head, and back.