번아웃 증상Like those who have become involuntary workaholics, those who are subject to physical and mental stress due to workload and performance pressure that they cannot handle on their own, as well as interpersonal relationships at work, are highly likely to be exposed to various mental illnesses such as ‘burnout syndrome.’
Burnout syndrome, which literally means to burn out and disappear, refers to a state in which a person who has been concentrating on work feels extreme fatigue and exhaustion due to excessive stress. Stress continues to accumulate in the mind and body, causing chronic fatigue, and it is easy to feel lethargy, anxiety, self-loathing, anger, and loss of motivation.
If these symptoms persist for a long time, there is a high possibility that they will be accompanied by mental diseases such as avoidance of people not only at work but also in everyday life, sleep disorders, depression, and anxiety disorders. Therefore, if burnout syndrome is suspected, it is necessary to prevent stress from building up through sufficient rest, regular exercise, and healthy hobbies.
However, if chronic fatigue persists despite these attempts, or you feel low motivation or emotional exhaustion, it is best to receive sufficient counseling and detailed examination at a nearby psychiatrist before your symptoms worsen and then proceed with appropriate treatment.
A representative testing method for burnout syndrome is HRV testing (heart rate variability testing).
The HRV test is a test that analyzes minute changes in heart rate to check the stress index and the body’s stable state. It helps find the root cause of chronic fatigue, insomnia, and digestive system abnormalities whose causes cannot be identified.
The test can be performed simply by connecting the test equipment to the arms and legs, so it takes a short time. Since the stress index can be quantified and confirmed, not only can the disease be diagnosed, but the condition that changes during treatment can be monitored objectively. There is an advantage of being able to look at it.
Burnout syndrome is a disease that can cause significant disruption to daily life and work life if not managed in time, so if you suspect symptoms, it is best to clearly diagnose your condition through an HRV test and then proceed with customized treatment according to the results. It is important.
writing. Director Yuri Jeong, Yuri Jeong Psychiatry Clinic
