{"id":190968,"date":"2025-05-05T16:17:50","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T08:17:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/empowerenglish.edu.vn\/mhtc\/?p=190968"},"modified":"2025-05-06T10:49:31","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T02:49:31","slug":"when-stress-turns-into-burnout-its-time-to-take-a-break","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/empowerenglish.edu.vn\/mhtc\/when-stress-turns-into-burnout-its-time-to-take-a-break\/","title":{"rendered":"When stress turns into burnout \u2013 it&#8217;s time to take a break\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What is Burnout?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Burnout is when you are exhausted, and this is caused by constantly feeling overwhelmed. It happens when you experience emotional, physical, and mental fatigue for too long. Burnout is usually related to work but it can also happen in other aspects of your life and affects your overall health.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">In 2018, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/news\/nation\/2024\/10\/12\/workplace-mental-health-issues-cost-m039sia-rm1446bil-in-2018-alone-says-psychiatrist#:~:text=The%20impact%20of%20politicians%20on%20society's%20mental%20health&amp;text=Consultant%20psychiatrist%20Prof%20Datuk%20Dr,gross%20domestic%20product%20(GDP).\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Malaysia lost RM14.46 billion (1% of its GDP) in workplace productivity due to mental health issues, says psychiatrist Prof Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj<\/a>. Globally, depression and anxiety at work cost the economy around US$1 trillion that year. <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/resources\/wellness-at-work-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The 2024 Wellness at Work Report by Employment Hero also shows a record rise in burnout, from 58% in 2022 to 67% in 2024. Millennials are the most affected (69%), followed by Gen Z (64%).<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"451\" height=\"254\" src=\"https:\/\/empowerenglish.edu.vn\/mhtc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Stress-worker.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-190970\" style=\"width:632px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/free-photo\/overwhelmed-indian-businesswoman-faces-tough-day-office_390506136.htm#fromView=search&amp;page=1&amp;position=7&amp;uuid=1676558e-cbdf-4077-a646-1d77e7699ca6&amp;query=burnout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DC Studio<\/a>, designed on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.freepik.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Freepik<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What does burnout feel like and what are the signs of burnout?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Physical signs:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gastrointestinal problems&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High blood pressure&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/cold-flu\/always-sick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Getting sick more often<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recurring headaches&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insomnia&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unexplained muscle tension and pain&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mental signs:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Forgetful and difficulty concentrating&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moody and depressed&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feeling worthless&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loss of interest in work and things that you used to enjoy&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feeling suicidal&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficulty maintaining relationships&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easily irritated and difficult to control frustrations with co-workers&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Reminder: If you are having suicidal thoughts, you are not alone and there is support available. You deserve to feel supported. <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/findahelpline.com\/countries\/my\/topics\/suicidal-thoughts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Click here for the list of helplines<\/em><\/a><em>.&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/empowerenglish.edu.vn\/mhtc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Stress-worker-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-190971\" style=\"width:506px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/free-photo\/tired-asian-entrepreneur-sitting-table-office-rubbing-his-forehead_5577204.htm#fromView=search&amp;page=2&amp;position=35&amp;uuid=1676558e-cbdf-4077-a646-1d77e7699ca6&amp;query=burnout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pressfoto,<\/a> designed on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.freepik.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Freepik<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What causes burnout?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A stressful lifestyle can push you to your limits. It will leave you feeling exhausted, unmotivated, and overwhelmed. Some common causes include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Feeling overworked&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Constant pressure&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Having conflicts at work&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extreme commitment that leads to self-neglect&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is burnout the same as depression?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Burnout shares similarities to some mental health conditions including depression. Depression often includes losing interest in things, feeling hopeless, and suicidal thoughts. When you are depressed, you will have negative feelings and thoughts about all aspects of life. Seeking support is vital because prolonged period of burnout may increase the risk of having depression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If you are having depression symptoms for more than 14 days , you are advised to take&nbsp;Depression, Anxiety &amp; Stress Scale (DASS) questionnaire&nbsp;at <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/mits.moh.gov.my\/Modules\/Patient\/public-dass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>https:\/\/mits.moh.gov.my\/Modules\/Patient\/public-dass\/<\/em><\/a><em>&nbsp;and seek immediate medical attention.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to deal with burnout?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take regular breaks&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn meditation or other mindfulness techniques&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eat a healthy and balanced diet&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exercise regularly&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice healthy sleep habits&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taking a vacation&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Are you concerned about the risk of burnout?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may book an appointment with any of the hospitals or clinics in Malaysia to have your health check.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Need help to find your healthcare provider? View the list of MHTC\u2019s member hospitals in Malaysia here:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-malaysia-healthcare-travel-council-mhtc wp-block-embed-malaysia-healthcare-travel-council-mhtc\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"8CywgsSsrB\"><a href=\"https:\/\/empowerenglish.edu.vn\/mhtc\/mhtc-members\/\">MHTC Members<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cMHTC Members\u201d \u2014 Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC)\" src=\"https:\/\/empowerenglish.edu.vn\/mhtc\/mhtc-members\/embed\/#?secret=R1q6bCnTUk#?secret=8CywgsSsrB\" data-secret=\"8CywgsSsrB\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here at Malaysia Healthcare, we prioritise a patient&#8217;s entire being, not just their physical symptoms or diagnosis, but taking into account their mental, emotional, social, and even spiritual well-being. This ensures their needs are met holistically with personalised care that supports every aspect of their healing and recovery journey.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">References:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/stress-and-burnout-symptoms-and-causes-3144516#toc-symptoms-you-might-be-experiencing-burnout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Verywell mind<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/mental-health\/burnout-symptoms-signs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WebMD<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/mental-health\/burnout-recovery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">healthline<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK279286\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NCBI<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Burnout?&nbsp; Burnout is when you are exhausted, and this is caused by constantly feeling overwhelmed. It happens when you experience emotional, physical, and mental fatigue for too long. Burnout is usually related to work but it can also happen in other aspects of your life and affects your overall health.&nbsp;&nbsp; In 2018, Malaysia [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":190969,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[606,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-190968","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-chronicles","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/empowerenglish.edu.vn\/mhtc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190968","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/empowerenglish.edu.vn\/mhtc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/empowerenglish.edu.vn\/mhtc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/empowerenglish.edu.vn\/mhtc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/empowerenglish.edu.vn\/mhtc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=190968"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/empowerenglish.edu.vn\/mhtc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190968\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":190979,"href":"https:\/\/empowerenglish.edu.vn\/mhtc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190968\/revisions\/190979"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/empowerenglish.edu.vn\/mhtc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/190969"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/empowerenglish.edu.vn\/mhtc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=190968"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/empowerenglish.edu.vn\/mhtc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=190968"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/empowerenglish.edu.vn\/mhtc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=190968"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}