“Is it burnout or depression?” This is one of the most common questions I receive in my practice. And for good reason — the two conditions can look surprisingly similar on the surface, yet they have different causes, mechanisms, and therapeutic approaches. Making the correct distinction is essential for receiving the right help.
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The best treatment for burnout is prevention. While this may sound simplistic, research shows that people who consciously cultivate certain habits have a significantly lower risk of developing professional exhaustion. It is not about perfection but about building a system of habits that protects you during periods of heightened stress.
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You are constantly rushing between school, extracurricular activities, cooking, laundry, and work. You feel like you have nothing left to give at the end of the day — not for your children, not for your partner, not for yourself. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. Parental burnout is a recognized clinical reality that affects parents from all social and economic backgrounds.
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If you have recognized the signs of burnout in your life, you have already taken the hardest step: awareness. Many people spend months or even years in chronic exhaustion without realizing what is happening to them. The good news is that recovery is possible — not through a dramatic overnight change, but through concrete, sustainable, research-based steps.
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You wake up in the morning feeling deeply exhausted, even though you slept enough. The commute to work feels heavier each day, and the tasks that once motivated you now seem meaningless. If this sounds familiar, you may be experiencing burnout — a syndrome officially recognized by the World Health Organization in 2019 as an occupational phenomenon.
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