Burnout Syndrome Total Exhaustion

More and more people suffer from the burnout syndrome

15/03/2011

The burnout syndrome as a state of massive emotional and physical exhaustion with significantly reduced performance meets especially highly motivated and committed people. Most of the burnout syndrome is triggered by permanent stress, which can not be managed by those affected. The causes and consequences of the burnout syndrome have the psychotherapist Dr. med. Rudolf Pastovic last week at „Isar Park“ Plattling discussed. The Croatian specialist in psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy gave a lecture to more than 50 listeners, emphasizing, among other things, that particularly highly motivated, particularly committed and very dutiful people were at risk.

Every second Thursday takes place in the specialist center in the „Isar Park“ a free health lecture, where last week the expert dr. Rudolf Pastovic spoke about burnout syndrome. The specialist in psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy has practiced since September of last year „Isar Park“ Plattling. At the beginning of his previous day, Dr. Pastovic, that „Burnout“ translated „burn out“ mean. The affected burn out with motivation, said Dr. Pastovic. According to the expert, they dedicate themselves with full engagement to an activity, but in the course of frustrating experiences a disillusionment and apathy set in, which in the end could lead to the typical symptoms of burnout syndrome and other psychosomatic illnesses such as depression. Particularly endangered are persons who can not switch off anymore, explained Dr. Pastovic. Due to globalization, the sun never sets and the „burning“ People are often even in the evening at home busy for a long time with their work. It does not necessarily have to be the cause of the profession „Burnout“ said the expert. For example, the long-term care of sick relatives can lead to a burnout syndrome.

Affected people often do not notice exhaustion
The victims were only rarely aware of the depletion of body, mind and psyche, and even in the event of complete emotional exhaustion, accompanied by recurring frustrating experiences, they would not recognize their misconduct. Pastovic. Possible consequences of the burnout syndrome are apathetic, depressive or aggressive behavior as well as decreasing interest and even suicide, said the specialist in psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy. The most common symptoms, according to Dr. Pastovic, for example, chronic fatigue, mental fatigue, mental changes in behavior and also physical discomfort. As consequences of chronic stress, however, these are rarely recognized and often ignored, explained the expert. It is not working time that determines the onset of burnout syndrome, but the interaction of stress and fatigue. If the burnout syndrome has manifested, the persistent psychological power and drive weakness as well as the loss of the ability to recover is not only a problem for those affected, but also the professional and private environment would be due to the „contagious“ Nature of burnout syndrome affected.

First warning signs of a burnout syndrome
As warning signs in the initial phase of the burnout syndrome experts say, for example, an almost exaggerated commitment to certain goals, continuous work almost without recovery or relaxation phases to evaluate. Even if the job is regarded as an essential life content and ignores failures or social contacts are focused on the relevant area, this should be considered as a possible warning sign of burnout syndrome. Often the neglect of the partner, prolonged fatigue or chronic fatigue and the search for distraction by alcohol, tobacco, Internet and computer activities or pronounced food are associated, the experts emphasize. Sleep disorders and poor concentration may also be considered as a warning sign of burnout syndrome in this context. (Fp)

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