The body sends clear signals

Everyone knows those phases in life when everything is too much. You just can't keep on increasing your resilience, and at some point it all comes to an end. Body and mind then show defensive reactions, paralyzing tirednessspreads, often paired with inner restlessness. The need to turn away from the annoying everyday things becomes stronger and stronger. With every new task and challenge, the desire to just stay in bed and pull the covers over your head grows.

Take the symptoms seriously

So far so normal. But what happens when the stress eases again but the symptoms remain - when tiredness and melancholy become entrenched? Then you have reached or perhaps already crossed the line into burnout syndrome. This disorder should be taken very seriously and must be treated, otherwise it can lead to depression.

Here you can test whether you are also at risk: