Dr Sudha Sugandh, MBBS, MD, works for the under privileged society with-her expertise and can be reached via WhatsApp 9650322077  

 It is common for people to feel stressed at work especially now with workers returning to office post covid. Stress  activates the flight or fight-hormones in our bodies  high adrenaline levels cortisol rushes through our-veins  serotonin decreases  causing our bodies to shut down.  

Firstly, and most importantly its imperative to identify and understand what are the various symptoms that one might be having in general and just ignoring them for anything else. 

Correct and timely diagnosis with proper management is half the battle won.  

BURNOUT Vs DEPRESSION 

 Burnout is not a clinical diagnosis as opposed to Depression and is primarily based around the work pace, an occupational hazard.Burnout can be remedied by taking yourself out of the situation while depression on the other hand can be constant and lasts over a prolonged period. Constant feelings of stress and burnout can lead to depression and it doesn’t go away even if you change your circumstances. 

 IDENTIFY YOUR SUFFERING 

These are common and shared by many  ·  

  •   When you fumble for the right words to explain your feeling to others and yourself·   
  •  Tired all the time - Lack of energy or motivation todo things·  
  •   Fatigued on a regular basis·  
  •   Not been feeling like self for a while·   
  •  Lost the will to get off the couch·   
  •  Found yourself stuck in an endless cycle of work·   
  •  Extreme exhaustion·  
  •   Unable to sleep or sleeping too much without being sick·  
  •   Anxiety·  
  •   Isolating yourself from others - Distance yourself from everything around·  
  •   Feeling of sadness or overall hopelessness·   
  •  In an extreme, feeling as if life is worthless·   
  •  Turmoil of emotions·  
  •   Most trivial tasks feel gigantic·  
  •   You want to go out with your friends and family but just can’t muster the energy    

HOW TO COPE

Relieve yourself by ·   

 - Seeking professional help at the very beginning 

– talk to mental health experts·   

- Taking time away from work·   

 - Having a more manageable work schedule·    

- Slowing your pace·    

- Practicing mindfulness·  

 - Deep breathing exercises