Condition
Burnout & Work-Related Stress
Work-related stress is a serious problem that occurs when the demands of your job exceed your ability to cope, often due to a lack of control, support, or resources.
Burnout and work-related stress are treatable. The first step is seeking help.
Your path at IASO
How we treat burnout and work-related stress at IASO
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We listen
Your history and symptoms, heard in full.
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Consultation
A thorough clinical consultation.
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Your plan
A treatment plan agreed together, built around you.
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Treatment
Psychotherapy, medication, or both. Nothing without a clear reason.
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Follow-up
Reviewed and adjusted as you progress.
Care may include psychotherapy and/or medication, chosen and adjusted based on what works for you. Everything is discussed openly, and nothing is prescribed without a clear clinical reason.
You may also need a period of sick leave to recover properly. Where clinically indicated, this can be provided by your licensed physician at the clinic.
How to recognise it
Psychological signs
Anxiety and constant worry, persistent fear or dread related to work, even on days off. Irritability, feeling moody, short-tempered, or easily frustrated with colleagues, family, or friends. Low motivation, loss of commitment, feeling apathetic, or a reduced sense of accomplishment. Inability to concentrate, difficulty focusing, making mistakes, or struggling with decision-making.
Physiological signs
Sleep disturbances (insomnia or oversleeping). Headaches and tension (frequent tension headaches, muscle pain in the neck, shoulders, or back). Fatigue (physically drained even after a full night's sleep). Compromised immune function (getting sick more often). Poor concentration, short attention span, distractibility.
Behavioural changes
Withdrawal, isolating yourself from colleagues, friends, or family. Changes in habits, increased use of alcohol, tobacco, or other substances to 'cope'; significant changes in eating habits. Performance drop, reduced productivity, missed deadlines, increased errors.
Why it matters
Seeking help involves both personal action and utilising professional resources. Unattended work-related stress can lead to burnout, which is a serious condition that can lead to depression.