STAGES OF BURNOUT: AROUSAL TO BREAKDOWN

Arousal and alarm: Initial reaction to a threat of injury, embarrassment or potential loss, followed by feeling anxious, irritable and vulnerable until it is resolved.

Struggle & resistance: Continuation of unresolved problems that cause strain, worry, cynicism and insomnia or poor quality sleep.

Exhaustion & breakdown: Prolonged period of overload. Strain, agony/ ecstasy and hypervigilance that cause fatigue, depression and numerous, insidious stress-related disorders.

Print out and do the checklist of other symptoms of burnout that apply to you.