Burnout
Days, though they seem to slip away from us, quietly slip into us; yet we transform all times, for we long to be.
Rainer Maria Rilke
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About BURNOUT
Definition
Burnout is a form of depression. The literal translation from English – ‘burning out’ – captures it quite well. You feel mentally and physically exhausted, constantly overwhelmed and overburdened by everyday tasks – in short, ‘burnt out’ on the inside. Burnout is deeply rooted in an individual’s way of life. For many of us, being constantly available and indispensable is simply part of life. Added to this are personal perceptions of one’s own capabilities, the results one hopes to achieve, and the (perceived) expectations of those around you. Yet ‘burnout symptoms’ can occur completely independently of the activities one engages in, whether at work or in one’s private life.
What can trigger burnout?
Causes & Triggers
Of course, there is no single path to burnout. It is usually a combination of various factors, which are generally highly individual. A combination of enormous personal commitment, (apparent) lack of success and a feeling of being undervalued can be just as decisive a factor in burnout as unachievable targets coupled with a fear of failure and a lack of support. There are many other risk factors and situations, such as a lack of challenge, a lack of influence, conflicts with colleagues or family members, and so on.
The consequences are often stress, insecurity, hurt feelings, disappointment, frustration and anxiety. Of course, these feelings do not necessarily lead to burnout. It usually affects people who lack coping strategies for these exceptional emotional situations and who, moreover, do not have the support of partners, friends or family.
A treacherous illness
Signs, Symptoms and Consequences
The illness manifests itself quite clearly through physical or psychological symptoms, which include: persistent tiredness and exhaustion, a decline in performance, withdrawal, constant dissatisfaction, a lack of pleasure and joy, fears about the future, low self-esteem or indifference. Those affected are at risk of losing their sense of self-efficacy. This may also be accompanied by psychosomatic symptoms – that is, physical symptoms for which no organic causes can be identified. These include headaches, neck and back pain, gastrointestinal complaints, fatigue, tinnitus and high blood pressure.
How we can help you
Treatment
We are convinced that a holistic, personalised approach offers the best chance of success: within the safe environment of our clinic, we view the condition as a person’s reaction to their environment, habits and circumstances. Healing then lies in strengthening the self, in listening to one’s own needs and in following one’s own instincts. That is why, alongside intensive psychotherapeutic treatment, we place such great emphasis on practical techniques such as autogenic training and progressive muscle relaxation, meditation and yoga. Self-awareness must first be cultivated. The ability to observe and be mindful of this needs to be practised. Relaxation can be taught and learnt. Once the crisis has been overcome, one of the goals is to ensure that those affected do not fall back into old patterns and that they prioritise themselves and their needs more strongly.
Our treatment methods
How We Can Treat You and Help You
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