The following symptoms and complaints may indicate burnout syndrome:
Psychological symptoms
- Psychosomatic disorders
- Depression
- Aggressiveness
- Increased irritability and emotional lability
- Need for distance
- Blame
- Increased risk of addiction – alcohol, tobacco use, drugs.
- Lack of drive
- Lack of motivation
- Lack of concentration
- Feeling of loss of control and helplessness
- Indifference
- Loneliness
- Disinterest
- Cynicism
- Existential despair
- Neglect of social duties and personal interests
Physical (bodily) symptoms
- Sleep disturbances
- Chronic fatigue
- Exhaustion
- Lack of energy
- Night sweats (night sweats)
- Headache
- Stomach cramps
- Tendency to infections
