While stress can be temporary and situational, burnout results from chronic stress and leads to a sense of hopelessness, emotional exhaustion, and detachment.
Burnout is often caused by prolonged exposure to stressors such as work-related pressures, lack of control, overwhelming responsibilities, or personal issues like caregiving or emotional strain.
Common signs include chronic fatigue, irritability, reduced performance, detachment, lack of motivation, and feelings of helplessness.
Burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress, often related to work or caregiving.