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Are You Burnt Out or Depressed?
Is this what burnout feels like, or could you be experiencing symptoms ofdepression?
Think: fatigued, socially withdrawn, apathy.
Simply put, knowing which one youre dealing with is pretty important.
Good news: there are clues to help you figure it out.
What is burnout?
program director and associate professor of clinical mental health counseling at Lebanon Valley College in Annville, PA
How burnout presents can vary from person to person.
Burnout isnt the same as depression.
See how these symptoms can mimic burnout, and vice versa?
Several factors can increase your risk of developing depressionwhether that be genetic, biological, social, or environmental.
How can you tell the two conditions apart?
While burnout and depression can have mirroring symptoms, there are some differences to note.
program director and associate professor of clinical mental health counseling at Lebanon Valley College in Annville, PA
Burnout usually comes from external factors like feeling overworked and underappreciated.
Depression, on the other hand, stems from a variety of factors.
But thats not all.
Burnout tends to be specific to one area of life, says Bayramyan.
And its usually pretty easy to pinpoint.
With depression, its not usually a matter of fixing one thing to solve your problem.
This is the reason whytreating depressionalso becomes a little bit more complicated.
Getting help for burnout or depression starts with recognizing the signs.
Acknowledge when youre struggling and dont downplay your feelings, Bayramyan says.
From there, identify the resources that can help you navigate your particular situation.
If those options arent cutting it, a therapist is your next go-to.
They can help you sort through these issues objectively, says Dr. Vejar.
Seeing a therapist doesnt have to be expensive or time-consuming either.
Options likeBuddyHelpand7 Cupsoffer virtual emotional support, free of charge.
you’re free to also look for mental health professionals who are covered by your insurance company.
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