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TMHS 813: #1 EXPERT on BURNOUT Shares the Truth About What’s Making Us Sick & Depressed | Dr. Neha Sangwan

Jul 31, 2024
Dr. Neha Sangwan, an internal medicine physician and the founder of Intuitive Intelligence, specializes in burnout and communication. In this engaging discussion, she unpacks the reality of burnout, highlighting its physical, mental, and emotional dimensions. Dr. Sangwan identifies the critical warning signs and shares her personal battle with burnout. Listeners learn effective strategies for self-care and healing, including the importance of community connections and quality tea for stress relief. Discover how to reconnect with yourself and foster genuine well-being.
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  • Burnout consists of a triad of symptoms: physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion, requiring awareness for effective prevention and recovery.
  • The roots of burnout extend beyond work-related stress, encompassing emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions that significantly affect overall health.

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Understanding Burnout

Burnout is characterized by a triad of symptoms: physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion, cynicism, and ineffectiveness. This condition develops gradually over time, rather than suddenly, indicating that the body's physiological adjustments occur well before the person identifies as burned out. People engage in numbing strategies, such as consuming energy drinks or alcohol, as coping mechanisms to manage the exhaustion, which compounds the problem. Awareness of these signs is crucial to prevent reaching a critical point where one can no longer perform effectively in daily tasks.

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