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Burnout is more than busy. It is cynicism, a shorter fuse, a sense that nothing you do matters, and a body that will not reset — even when you are still performing. High-functioning burnout is common in people who are praised for never dropping the ball. This page is for recognising that pattern, not for diagnosing it from a checklist.
First aid: reduce load where you actually can, tell one person the truth, sleep as a non-negotiable, and stop using the evening to catch up. If you cannot stop, that is the symptom.
Therapy helps when you cannot see a lever, when mood is involved, or when the workplace will not change and you need a mind that is still yours. If the main issue is exhaustion that rest does not touch, read about chronic tiredness at work and home separately.
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Burnout is more than being tired—it is emotional exhaustion, cynicism about work, and a sense that nothing you do makes a difference. Therapy helps yo…
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