Burnout syndrome or burned worker

Burnout syndrome It is a situation that is gradually generated until it ends, on many occasions, in a state of inability to continue work habitual. It usually appears in people whose profession implies dedication and dedication to third parties as, for example, professionals in education, health and social affairs.

The consequences are high absenteeism from work, substance or drugs, as well as the adoption of certain risky or violent behaviors. In addition, conflicts may appear in the workplace, for a reason significant decrease in performance and motivation, as well as the quality of the services provided.

Symptoms of burnout syndrome

The person with the Burnout syndrome usually manifests some of the following symptoms:

• Lack of energy and a feeling of despondency from the beginning of the working day.
• Feelings of frustration and failure by not achieving the desired results despite the effort invested in the tasks.
• State irritable mood, impatient, negative, ironic and distant, becoming cold and indifferent towards the people attended and with the co-workers.
• Inability to concentrate at work and to relax or unwind at the end of the workday.
• Overflow feeling Faced with the emotional demands of others, lacking the strength to continue being involved in relationships with them.
• Frequent physical pain, in addition to the development of psychosomatic illnesses, such as, for example, headaches and muscle aches, dizziness, difficulties with sleep, weight loss, ulcers and other gastrointestinal disorders, skin conditions or infections, among others.

Causes of burnout

A worker can suffer from burnout syndrome when exposed for a long period of time to work situations that involve:

• A state of emotional overload by staying in continuous contact with people in certain situations, for example, with a high degree of dependency or seriously ill. Therefore, these workers find themselves immersed in climates in which emotions such as suffering, anguish or hopelessness prevail.
• Long working hours, along with a very deteriorated work environment.
• The performance of excessive physical work without the necessary resources to carry it out properly, such as lack of staff, limited time or working under conditions of pressure and stress.
• A high level of demand and the energy or personal resource requirement of the worker. The same thing usually happens in the cases of.

How to deal with burnout syndrome

A person affected by Burnout syndrome Above all, you must be aware of your situation and recognize that you are not in the necessary conditions to continue to adequately carry out the tasks assigned to your job. Therefore, it is important to consider the following recommendations:

• Do not exceed the pace of work and respect the breaks for the breaks and the food.
• Learn to set limits in situations in which there is an excess of tasks, a short time to carry them out or deficiencies in the resources available.
• Cultivate a good team atmosphere between co-workers, promoting collaboration and an improvement in the work environment.
• Taking care of yourself is essential, which includes learning to attend and interpret the body and emotion signals that appear. Thus, for example, given the signal of tension, it may be beneficial to allow yourself a moment of rest to relax and breathe deeply before resuming the task that was being carried out.
• Separate the staff work environment, learning to disconnect at the end of the working day by doing activities that facilitate it, such as sports, relaxation, or cultivating certain hobbies or hobbies.
• Look for family and social support, promoting group meetings and activities.

If these measures are perceived to be insufficient to improve or overcome the situation, they may be essential.

WHO recognizes ‘burnout’ as a mental disorder

Until now, this disorder was cataloged by the World Health Organization (WHO) in an vague heading on problems related to difficulty in controlling life, but now a new classification places the worker syndrome burned where it touched. From now on, it will be featured in the next International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) as a problem associated with employment or unemployment. According to experts, this change will make this disorder more visible and will facilitate the management of sick leave and disability. This new classification will come into force in 2022

• It usually appears in people whose profession implies dedication and dedication towards third parties such as education, health and social affairs ...
• Burnout syndrome It occurs when one is exposed for a long period to work situations that imply a state of emotional overload, long work hours, excessive physical work ...
• To reduce the syndrome it is important do not exceed the rhythm of work, cultivate a good atmosphere among co-workers, separate the work environment from the professional ...

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Elena Killed

Specialist in Clinical Psychology