Common signs
- Ongoing exhaustion that a holiday does not fix
- Irritability or a short temper
- Feeling detached or cynical about work
- Trouble switching off from work
- Physical signs such as headaches or poor sleep
- Performance slipping despite working harder
How therapy helps
Therapy helps you pinpoint the sources of stress and what you can change, set realistic boundaries, rebuild sleep and rest, and respond more flexibly to the pressures you cannot change.
Approaches therapists use
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness-based techniques
- Problem solving and time management
- Boundary-setting skills
When to get help
If these signs last more than two weeks, or start to affect your work, relationships or sleep, it is a good time to talk to a professional. You do not need to wait until things get worse.
Content on this site is for general education and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a professional.