BURNOUT SYNDROME

Burnout syndrome; as a form of psychological disturbance was first introduced by Herbert Freudenberger at 1974. A failed, worn-out feeling, a decrease in power or energy level, as a result of the fulfillment of unsatisfied wishes will occur in the case of the person's internal sources of burnout. As a disease that is also included in the list of the World Health Organization's International Classification of Diseases, it may occur in cases where the person has a workload that is more than the person can handle.

Symptoms of burnout syndrome; As in many other diseases, it shows its unique diversity. Because the disease progresses slowly and indefinitely, people do not need to apply to the hospital during the development of the disease. Due to the fact that many people in the world have to live under difficult conditions, emotions are seen as an indispensable condition of life and can prevent the disease from being noticed. The disease may progress in cases where the disease is not treated or the conditions of life are difficult. The most common symptoms seen in burnout syndrome are physical and emotional burnout, excessive negative thoughts, pessimism, difficulty in finishing even easy tasks, cooling down from one's work, feeling of despair, feeling self-worthless, diminishing professional self-esteem, persistent feeling of tiredness and exhaustion. symptoms such as distraction in attention, problems in sleep, constipation and diarrhea in the digestive system, difficulty in breathing and palpitations in the heart and pain in various parts of the body. In addition to these symptoms, various patient-specific symptoms may also be observed. These symptoms can be classified as physical, mental and emotional symptoms.

Causes of burnout syndrome; among the most common and stress is experienced in the intense moments. Especially in the service sector is frequently encountered. It is often encountered in people who constantly make critical decisions, where the competition is intense, and people who engage in small details about business development or jobs. Personal causes may also be effective among the causes of the disease. It can also be seen in individuals who are overly self-sacrificing or do not approve of negative thoughts when they do not approve.

Diagnosis of burnout syndrome; The most important point to be considered while placing is the patient's story. In case of suspicion of this disease after the controls and examination performed by psychiatrists or psychologists, Maslach Burnout Scale is applied and diagnosis process is continued.

Burnout syndrome; The process of treatment varies depending on how advanced the disease is. It can be changed by the precautions taken by the person in the less severe levels. In the process of the psychological treatment of the disease, the factors that trigger the disease are determined and the focus is shown on these factors. During the treatment process, the necessary amount of rest, the necessary attention to sleep processes, and a balanced diet play an important role.