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emotional, mental, and often physical exhaustion brought on by prolonged or repeated <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/sg/basics/stress" title="Psychology Today looks at stress" class="basics-link" hreflang="en-SG">stress</a>. Though it’s most often caused by problems at work, it can also appear in other areas of life, such as <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/sg/basics/parenting" title="Psychology Today looks at parenting" class="basics-link" hreflang="en-SG">parenting</a>, <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/sg/basics/caregiving" title="Psychology Today looks at caretaking" class="basics-link" hreflang="en-SG">caretaking</a>, or <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/sg/basics/relationships" title="Psychology Today looks at romantic relationships" class="basics-link" hreflang="en-SG">romantic relationships</a>.</p> </div> </div> <div class="table-of-contents border-top"> <h4 class="table-of-contents--title">Contents</h4> <ul> <li class="table-of-contents--item"> <a href="#what-causes-burnout"> What Causes Burnout </a> </li> <li class="table-of-contents--item"> <a href="#dealing-with-burnout"> Dealing with Burnout </a> </li> <li class="table-of-contents--item"> <a href="#non-work-burnout"> Non-Work Burnout </a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="reference__sections"> <div> <div> <div class="section section--separator"> <div id="what-causes-burnout" class="section-anchor skip-inline-link-filter"></div> <div class="h2 section-title"> What Causes Burnout </div> <div class="section__body"> <article> <img loading="lazy" src="https://cdn2.psychologytoday.com/assets/styles/manual_crop_1_1_180x180/public/shutterstock_391111147.jpg?itok=dAyjh79y" width="180" height="180" alt="Kiterin/Shutterstock" title="Kiterin/Shutterstock" /> </article> <p>Burnout is not simply a result of working long hours or juggling too many tasks, though those both play a role. The <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/sg/basics/pessimism" title="Psychology Today looks at cynicism" class="basics-link" hreflang="en-SG">cynicism</a>, <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/sg/basics/depression" title="Psychology Today looks at depression" class="basics-link" hreflang="en-SG">depression</a>, and lethargy that are characteristic of burnout most often occur when a person is not in control of how a job is carried out, at work or at home, or is asked to complete tasks that conflict with their sense of self.</p> <p>Equally pressing is working toward a goal that doesn't resonate, or when a person lacks support. If a person doesn’t tailor responsibilities to match a true calling, or at least take a break once in a while, they could face burnout—as well as the mountain of mental and physical health problems that often come along with it, including headaches, fatigue, heartburn, and other gastrointestinal symptoms, as well as increased potential for <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/sg/basics/alcohol" title="Psychology Today looks at alcohol" class="basics-link" hreflang="en-SG">alcohol</a>, drug, or food misuse.</p> </div> <div class="faqs"> <div class="faq faq--1"> <div itemscope itemprop="mainEntity" itemtype="https://schema.org/Question"> <div class="faq--title d-flex"> <div itemprop="name" class="h3 faq--question"> How do you know if you鈥檙e burned out? </div> <div class="faq--control-container"> <button class="faq--control"> <div class="faq--control-icon"> <svg width="13px" height="8px" viewBox="0 0 13 8" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">  <desc>Created with Sketch.</desc> <defs></defs> <g id="-small" stroke="none" stroke-width="1" fill="none" fill-rule="evenodd"> <g id="Tests---Listing-Page---SM" transform="translate(-490.000000, -597.000000)" fill="#2C2D30"> <g id="Left-col" transform="translate(74.000000, 162.000000)"> <g id="Table" transform="translate(0.000000, 426.000000)"> <polygon id="navigatedown" points="422.310547 16.3125 428.621094 10.0019531 427.62793 9 422.310547 14.3173828 416.993164 9 416 10.0019531"></polygon> </g> </g> </g> </g> </svg> </div> </button> </div> </div> <div itemscope="" itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer" class="faq--answer"> <div itemprop="text"> <p>Physical and mental exhaustion, <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/sg/blog/prescriptions-life/201804/3-critical-signs-burnout">a sense of dread about work</a>, and frequent feelings of cynicism, <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/sg/basics/anger" title="Psychology Today looks at anger" class="basics-link" hreflang="en-SG">anger</a>, or irritability are key signs of burnout. Those in helping professions (such as doctors) may notice dwindling compassion toward those in their care. Feeling like you can no longer do your job effectively may also signal burnout.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="faq faq--2"> <div itemscope itemprop="mainEntity" itemtype="https://schema.org/Question"> <div class="faq--title d-flex"> <div itemprop="name" class="h3 faq--question"> What鈥檚 the difference between burnout and <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/sg/basics/stress" title="Psychology Today looks at stress" class="basics-link" hreflang="en-SG">stress</a>? </div> <div class="faq--control-container"> <button class="faq--control"> <div class="faq--control-icon"> <svg width="13px" height="8px" viewBox="0 0 13 8" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">  <desc>Created with Sketch.</desc> <defs></defs> <g id="-small" stroke="none" stroke-width="1" fill="none" fill-rule="evenodd"> <g id="Tests---Listing-Page---SM" transform="translate(-490.000000, -597.000000)" fill="#2C2D30"> <g id="Left-col" transform="translate(74.000000, 162.000000)"> <g id="Table" transform="translate(0.000000, 426.000000)"> <polygon id="navigatedown" points="422.310547 16.3125 428.621094 10.0019531 427.62793 9 422.310547 14.3173828 416.993164 9 416 10.0019531"></polygon> </g> </g> </g> </g> </svg> </div> </button> </div> </div> <div itemscope="" itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer" class="faq--answer"> <div itemprop="text"> <p>By definition, burnout is an extended period of stress that feels as though it cannot be ameliorated. If stress is short-lived or <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/sg/blog/when-call-therapist/201912/stress-and-burnout">tied to a specific goal</a>, it is most likely not harmful. If the stress feels never-ending and comes with feelings of emptiness, apathy, and hopelessness, it may be indicative of burnout.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="faq faq--3 collapsed"> <div itemscope itemprop="mainEntity" itemtype="https://schema.org/Question"> <div class="faq--title d-flex"> <div itemprop="name" class="h3 faq--question"> What is <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/sg/basics/compassion-fatigue" title="Psychology Today looks at compassion fatigue" class="basics-link" hreflang="en-SG">compassion fatigue</a>? </div> <div class="faq--control-container"> <button class="faq--control"> <div class="faq--control-icon"> <svg width="13px" height="8px" viewBox="0 0 13 8" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">  <desc>Created with Sketch.</desc> <defs></defs> <g id="-small" stroke="none" stroke-width="1" fill="none" fill-rule="evenodd"> <g id="Tests---Listing-Page---SM" transform="translate(-490.000000, -597.000000)" fill="#2C2D30"> <g id="Left-col" transform="translate(74.000000, 162.000000)"> <g id="Table" transform="translate(0.000000, 426.000000)"> <polygon id="navigatedown" points="422.310547 16.3125 428.621094 10.0019531 427.62793 9 422.310547 14.3173828 416.993164 9 416 10.0019531"></polygon> </g> </g> </g> </g> </svg> </div> </button> </div> </div> <div itemscope="" itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer" class="faq--answer"> <div itemprop="text"> <p>Compassion fatigue is a condition in which someone becomes numb to the suffering of others, feels less able to display empathy toward them, <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/sg/blog/high-octane-women/201407/are-you-suffering-compassion-fatigue">or loses hope in their ability to help</a>. It most often affects healthcare professionals, soldiers, or anyone who is regularly exposed to human suffering.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="faq faq--4 collapsed faq--last"> <div itemscope itemprop="mainEntity" itemtype="https://schema.org/Question"> <div class="faq--title d-flex"> <div itemprop="name" class="h3 faq--question"> Are some jobs more likely to cause burnout? </div> <div class="faq--control-container"> <button class="faq--control"> <div class="faq--control-icon"> <svg width="13px" height="8px" viewBox="0 0 13 8" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">  <desc>Created with Sketch.</desc> <defs></defs> <g id="-small" stroke="none" stroke-width="1" fill="none" fill-rule="evenodd"> <g id="Tests---Listing-Page---SM" transform="translate(-490.000000, -597.000000)" fill="#2C2D30"> <g id="Left-col" transform="translate(74.000000, 162.000000)"> <g id="Table" transform="translate(0.000000, 426.000000)"> <polygon id="navigatedown" points="422.310547 16.3125 428.621094 10.0019531 427.62793 9 422.310547 14.3173828 416.993164 9 416 10.0019531"></polygon> </g> </g> </g> </g> </svg> </div> </button> </div> </div> <div itemscope="" itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer" class="faq--answer"> <div itemprop="text"> <p>Any job can be a source of burnout; some data suggests that <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/sg/blog/cutting-edge-leadership/202003/even-under-the-best-circumstances-burnout-is-widespread">more than half of U.S. workers</a> have experienced burnout at least once in their lives. Those with particularly high-stress jobs—such as lawyers, doctors, or police officers—may be more likely than those in low-stress professions to experience burnout.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="pt-ad pt-ad--300x250 d-block d-none d-md-block d-lg-none block" id="block-ad-subpage-300x250-programmatically-rendered"> <div class="pt-ad--container pt-ad-show-text"> <div class="pt-ad--text"> <span>article continues after advertisement</span> </div> <div id="div-gpt-ad-1404853927369-9" class="pt-ad--content"> <script type="text/javascript"> if (!window.ptAdSlots || window.ptAdSlots.length === 0) { window.ptAdSlots = []; } window.ptAdSlots.push('div-gpt-ad-1404853927369-9') </script> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="section section--separator"> <div id="dealing-with-burnout" class="section-anchor skip-inline-link-filter"></div> <div class="h2 section-title"> How to Deal with Burnout </div> <div class="section__body"> <article> <img loading="lazy" src="https://cdn2.psychologytoday.com/assets/styles/manual_crop_1_1_180x180/public/2020-04/shutterstock_1458179114%20%282%29_0.jpg?itok=9mzWLpI_" width="180" height="180" alt="Prostock-studio/Shutterstock" title="Prostock-studio/Shutterstock" /> </article> <p>While some work environments may be especially grinding—such as the medical profession or law enforcement—anyone who’s running out of gas can take steps to alleviate the deleterious effects of burnout and, if necessary, reevaluate their work life.</p> <p>To counter burnout, having a sense of purpose, having an impact on others, or feeling as if one is making the world a better place are all valuable. Often, meaningfulness can counteract the negative aspects of a job. Other motivators include autonomy as well as a good, hard challenge.</p> </div> <div class="faqs"> <div class="faq faq--1"> <div itemscope itemprop="mainEntity" itemtype="https://schema.org/Question"> <div class="faq--title d-flex"> <div itemprop="name" class="h3 faq--question"> Should I quit my job if I鈥檓 burned out? </div> <div class="faq--control-container"> <button class="faq--control"> <div class="faq--control-icon"> <svg width="13px" height="8px" viewBox="0 0 13 8" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">  <desc>Created with Sketch.</desc> <defs></defs> <g id="-small" stroke="none" stroke-width="1" fill="none" fill-rule="evenodd"> <g id="Tests---Listing-Page---SM" transform="translate(-490.000000, -597.000000)" fill="#2C2D30"> <g id="Left-col" transform="translate(74.000000, 162.000000)"> <g id="Table" transform="translate(0.000000, 426.000000)"> <polygon id="navigatedown" points="422.310547 16.3125 428.621094 10.0019531 427.62793 9 422.310547 14.3173828 416.993164 9 416 10.0019531"></polygon> </g> </g> </g> </g> </svg> </div> </button> </div> </div> <div itemscope="" itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer" class="faq--answer"> <div itemprop="text"> <p>Maybe, but it’s not the only option. Speaking up about your concerns or restructuring your work environment to address burnout may be less risky and equally effective. <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/sg/blog/counseling-keys/201803/burnout-consider-you-quit">Nurturing your relationships</a>, adopting self-care habits, and focusing on hobbies outside of work can also help restore your sense of self and mitigate stress.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="faq faq--2"> <div itemscope itemprop="mainEntity" itemtype="https://schema.org/Question"> <div class="faq--title d-flex"> <div itemprop="name" class="h3 faq--question"> How can I draw better <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/sg/basics/boundaries" title="Psychology Today looks at boundaries" class="basics-link" hreflang="en-SG">boundaries</a> at work? </div> <div class="faq--control-container"> <button class="faq--control"> <div class="faq--control-icon"> <svg width="13px" height="8px" viewBox="0 0 13 8" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">  <desc>Created with Sketch.</desc> <defs></defs> <g id="-small" stroke="none" stroke-width="1" fill="none" fill-rule="evenodd"> <g id="Tests---Listing-Page---SM" transform="translate(-490.000000, -597.000000)" fill="#2C2D30"> <g id="Left-col" transform="translate(74.000000, 162.000000)"> <g id="Table" transform="translate(0.000000, 426.000000)"> <polygon id="navigatedown" points="422.310547 16.3125 428.621094 10.0019531 427.62793 9 422.310547 14.3173828 416.993164 9 416 10.0019531"></polygon> </g> </g> </g> </g> </svg> </div> </button> </div> </div> <div itemscope="" itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer" class="faq--answer"> <div itemprop="text"> <p>When you have too many conflicting responsibilities, simply saying “no” to new tasks is an important (albeit challenging) way to reduce your workload. <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/sg/blog/occupational-hazards/200901/setting-boundaries-work-steps-making-them-reality">Scheduling regular breaks</a>, starting and stopping at set times, and minimizing multi-tasking can all help maintain boundaries and reduce feelings of burnout.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="faq faq--3 collapsed"> <div itemscope itemprop="mainEntity" itemtype="https://schema.org/Question"> <div class="faq--title d-flex"> <div itemprop="name" class="h3 faq--question"> How can I improve my work-life balance? </div> <div class="faq--control-container"> <button class="faq--control"> <div class="faq--control-icon"> <svg width="13px" height="8px" viewBox="0 0 13 8" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">  <desc>Created with Sketch.</desc> <defs></defs> <g id="-small" stroke="none" stroke-width="1" fill="none" fill-rule="evenodd"> <g id="Tests---Listing-Page---SM" transform="translate(-490.000000, -597.000000)" fill="#2C2D30"> <g id="Left-col" transform="translate(74.000000, 162.000000)"> <g id="Table" transform="translate(0.000000, 426.000000)"> <polygon id="navigatedown" points="422.310547 16.3125 428.621094 10.0019531 427.62793 9 422.310547 14.3173828 416.993164 9 416 10.0019531"></polygon> </g> </g> </g> </g> </svg> </div> </button> </div> </div> <div itemscope="" itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer" class="faq--answer"> <div itemprop="text"> <p>Adjusting your work hours or location (perhaps by telecommuting) can help significantly, as can outsourcing or sharing responsibilities when possible. Setting clear boundaries between “work” and “life”—by not checking email during off-hours, for instance—practicing self-care, and <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/sg/blog/presence-mind/201509/hows-your-work-life-balance">allowing for adequate downtime</a> are also useful strategies.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="faq faq--4 collapsed"> <div itemscope itemprop="mainEntity" itemtype="https://schema.org/Question"> <div class="faq--title d-flex"> <div itemprop="name" class="h3 faq--question"> Can self-care practices help? </div> <div class="faq--control-container"> <button class="faq--control"> <div class="faq--control-icon"> <svg width="13px" height="8px" viewBox="0 0 13 8" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">  <desc>Created with Sketch.</desc> <defs></defs> <g id="-small" stroke="none" stroke-width="1" fill="none" fill-rule="evenodd"> <g id="Tests---Listing-Page---SM" transform="translate(-490.000000, -597.000000)" fill="#2C2D30"> <g id="Left-col" transform="translate(74.000000, 162.000000)"> <g id="Table" transform="translate(0.000000, 426.000000)"> <polygon id="navigatedown" points="422.310547 16.3125 428.621094 10.0019531 427.62793 9 422.310547 14.3173828 416.993164 9 416 10.0019531"></polygon> </g> </g> </g> </g> </svg> </div> </button> </div> </div> <div itemscope="" itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer" class="faq--answer"> <div itemprop="text"> <p><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/sg/blog/urban-survival/201605/10-strategies-fight-job-burnout">Self-care is an effective weapon in the fight against burnout</a>, research shows. Though self-care looks different for everyone, common strategies include yoga, <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/sg/basics/meditation" title="Psychology Today looks at mindfulness meditation" class="basics-link" hreflang="en-SG">mindfulness meditation</a>, massage, exercise, dietary changes, or practicing self-compassion. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="faq faq--5 collapsed faq--last"> <div itemscope itemprop="mainEntity" itemtype="https://schema.org/Question"> <div class="faq--title d-flex"> <div itemprop="name" class="h3 faq--question"> How can I help a loved one who is burned out? </div> <div class="faq--control-container"> <button class="faq--control"> <div class="faq--control-icon"> <svg width="13px" height="8px" viewBox="0 0 13 8" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">  <desc>Created with Sketch.</desc> <defs></defs> <g id="-small" stroke="none" stroke-width="1" fill="none" fill-rule="evenodd"> <g id="Tests---Listing-Page---SM" transform="translate(-490.000000, -597.000000)" fill="#2C2D30"> <g id="Left-col" transform="translate(74.000000, 162.000000)"> <g id="Table" transform="translate(0.000000, 426.000000)"> <polygon id="navigatedown" points="422.310547 16.3125 428.621094 10.0019531 427.62793 9 422.310547 14.3173828 416.993164 9 416 10.0019531"></polygon> </g> </g> </g> </g> </svg> </div> </button> </div> </div> <div itemscope="" itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer" class="faq--answer"> <div itemprop="text"> <p>It can be painful to watch a loved one struggle with burnout, especially because it’s rarely possible for you to address the root causes yourself. Instead, practicing <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/sg/basics/empathy" title="Psychology Today looks at empathic" class="basics-link" hreflang="en-SG">empathic</a> listening, encouraging self-care, and offering help with tasks outside of work may be the most effective ways to provide support.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="section section--separator"> <div id="non-work-burnout" class="section-anchor skip-inline-link-filter"></div> <div class="h2 section-title"> When Burnout Isn鈥檛 Caused By Work </div> <div class="section__body"> <article> <img loading="lazy" src="https://cdn2.psychologytoday.com/assets/styles/manual_crop_1_1_180x180/public/2020-04/shutterstock_1282524712.jpg?itok=bHYB7pRL" width="180" height="180" alt="fizkes/Shutterstock" title="fizkes/Shutterstock" /> </article> <p>Jobs aren’t the only source of the chronic stress that causes burnout. Parents, partners, and non-professional caregivers can also experience endless exhaustion, feel overwhelmed by their responsibilities, or secretly believe that they have failed at their role. These forms of burnout are referred to as parental burnout, relationship burnout, and <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/sg/basics/caregiving" title="Psychology Today looks at caregiver" class="basics-link" hreflang="en-SG">caregiver</a> burnout respectively.</p> <p>Non-work burnout, however, is less well-known than that caused by <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/sg/basics/career" title="Psychology Today looks at career" class="basics-link" hreflang="en-SG">career</a> stress. Stereotypes and <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/sg/basics/mental-health-stigma" title="Psychology Today looks at stigma" class="basics-link" hreflang="en-SG">stigma</a>—particularly related to <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/sg/basics/parenting" title="Psychology Today looks at parenting" class="basics-link" hreflang="en-SG">parenting</a>—can make those suffering from non-work-related burnout feel as if they are to blame for their challenges. As a result, they often hide their struggles from others. </p> <p>But burnout, in any form, can have severe consequences if left untreated. Discussing it openly—either with a spouse, family members, friends, or a therapist—is often the first step to addressing its symptoms, getting needed help, and avoiding negative outcomes. </p> </div> <div class="faqs"> <div class="faq faq--1"> <div itemscope itemprop="mainEntity" itemtype="https://schema.org/Question"> <div class="faq--title d-flex"> <div itemprop="name" class="h3 faq--question"> My kids make me feel burned out. Am I a bad parent? </div> <div class="faq--control-container"> <button class="faq--control"> <div class="faq--control-icon"> <svg width="13px" height="8px" viewBox="0 0 13 8" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">  <desc>Created with Sketch.</desc> <defs></defs> <g id="-small" stroke="none" stroke-width="1" fill="none" fill-rule="evenodd"> <g id="Tests---Listing-Page---SM" transform="translate(-490.000000, -597.000000)" fill="#2C2D30"> <g id="Left-col" transform="translate(74.000000, 162.000000)"> <g id="Table" transform="translate(0.000000, 426.000000)"> <polygon id="navigatedown" points="422.310547 16.3125 428.621094 10.0019531 427.62793 9 422.310547 14.3173828 416.993164 9 416 10.0019531"></polygon> </g> </g> </g> </g> </svg> </div> </button> </div> </div> <div itemscope="" itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer" class="faq--answer"> <div itemprop="text"> <p><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/sg/blog/targeted-parenting/201909/the-burnout-we-cant-talk-about-parent-burnout">The idea that only bad parents get burned out is a harmful myth.</a> Parenting is deeply rewarding for many. But it’s also demanding and challenging, and parents must balance work schedules, outside responsibilities, their own well-being, and potentially a child’s special needs—in many cases without adequate support.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="faq faq--2"> <div itemscope itemprop="mainEntity" itemtype="https://schema.org/Question"> <div class="faq--title d-flex"> <div itemprop="name" class="h3 faq--question"> What are the signs of caregiver burnout? </div> <div class="faq--control-container"> <button class="faq--control"> <div class="faq--control-icon"> <svg width="13px" height="8px" viewBox="0 0 13 8" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">  <desc>Created with Sketch.</desc> <defs></defs> <g id="-small" stroke="none" stroke-width="1" fill="none" fill-rule="evenodd"> <g id="Tests---Listing-Page---SM" transform="translate(-490.000000, -597.000000)" fill="#2C2D30"> <g id="Left-col" transform="translate(74.000000, 162.000000)"> <g id="Table" transform="translate(0.000000, 426.000000)"> <polygon id="navigatedown" points="422.310547 16.3125 428.621094 10.0019531 427.62793 9 422.310547 14.3173828 416.993164 9 416 10.0019531"></polygon> </g> </g> </g> </g> </svg> </div> </button> </div> </div> <div itemscope="" itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer" class="faq--answer"> <div itemprop="text"> <p>Caring for a child with special needs and/or an aging parent may trigger burnout. Signs include persistent fatigue, frequent crying spells, and <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/sg/blog/high-octane-women/201108/feeling-the-squeeze-the-stress-caring-two-generations">feelings of helplessness, anger, or frustration</a> toward the person in your care. Taking care of your own health—and asking for help—can provide relief.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="faq faq--3 collapsed faq--last"> <div itemscope itemprop="mainEntity" itemtype="https://schema.org/Question"> <div class="faq--title d-flex"> <div itemprop="name" class="h3 faq--question"> Why is my relationship so draining? </div> <div class="faq--control-container"> <button class="faq--control"> <div class="faq--control-icon"> <svg width="13px" height="8px" viewBox="0 0 13 8" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">  <desc>Created with Sketch.</desc> <defs></defs> <g id="-small" stroke="none" stroke-width="1" fill="none" fill-rule="evenodd"> <g id="Tests---Listing-Page---SM" transform="translate(-490.000000, -597.000000)" fill="#2C2D30"> <g id="Left-col" transform="translate(74.000000, 162.000000)"> <g id="Table" transform="translate(0.000000, 426.000000)"> <polygon id="navigatedown" points="422.310547 16.3125 428.621094 10.0019531 427.62793 9 422.310547 14.3173828 416.993164 9 416 10.0019531"></polygon> </g> </g> </g> </g> </svg> </div> </button> </div> </div> <div itemscope="" itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer" class="faq--answer"> <div itemprop="text"> <p><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/sg/basics/relationships" title="Psychology Today looks at Romantic relationships" class="basics-link" hreflang="en-SG">Romantic relationships</a> can be as taxing as a full-time job and may cause similar feelings of burnout. If you don’t look forward to seeing your partner, feel cynical about your future, <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/sg/blog/rediscovering-love/201306/relationship-disenchantment">blame them for whatever goes wrong</a>, or often <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/sg/basics/fantasies" title="Psychology Today looks at fantasize" class="basics-link" hreflang="en-SG">fantasize</a> about leaving, your relationship may be burning out.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="views-element-container"><div class="js-view-dom-id-72dc4f6db7cace7945b5fbe2ffb605d1c3f8cc248a5f631f30517d2b21b22ba9"> <section class="basics--essential-reads"> <div class="h2 page-section-header">Essential Reads</div> <div class="teaser--card-inset-details--row"> <article class="teaser--card-inset-details blog_entry--teaser--card-inset-details" data-nid="5031146"> <div class="card-inset-details__image"> <a href="/sg/blog/the-regret-free-life/202502/the-cure-for-burnout"><img loading="lazy" src="https://cdn2.psychologytoday.com/assets/styles/manual_crop_3_2_600x400/public/teaser_image/blog_entry/2025-02/shutterstock_2589667855.jpg?itok=wXZADMTW" width="600" height="400" alt="" title="ShutterstockAI/Shutterstock" /> </a> </div> <div class="card-inset-details__body"> <div class="card-inset-details__title"> <a href="/sg/blog/the-regret-free-life/202502/the-cure-for-burnout" title="The Cure for Burnout"> The Cure for Burnout </a> </div> <div class="card-inset-details__teaser-text"> Feeling burned out? Discover how shifting from big, world-changing goals to small, joyful moments can help you reclaim your energy, happiness, and career satisfaction. </div> </div> </article> <article class="teaser--card-inset-details blog_entry--teaser--card-inset-details" data-nid="5030379"> <div class="card-inset-details__image"> <a href="/sg/blog/goodbye-perfect/202502/self-compassion-breathe-be-kind-begin-again"><img loading="lazy" src="https://cdn2.psychologytoday.com/assets/styles/manual_crop_3_2_600x400/public/field_blog_entry_images/2025-02/pexels-mirco-ian-millar-638606-1440400.jpg?itok=eiAauxrb" width="600" height="400" alt="" title="pexels-mirco-ian-millar" /> </a> </div> <div class="card-inset-details__body"> <div class="card-inset-details__title"> <a href="/sg/blog/goodbye-perfect/202502/self-compassion-breathe-be-kind-begin-again" title="Self-Compassion: Breathe, Be Kind, Begin Again"> Self-Compassion: Breathe, Be Kind, Begin Again </a> </div> <div class="card-inset-details__teaser-text"> Personal Perspective: All living creatures need to rest. Why should we expect ourselves to move at full speed when nature itself thrives on cycles of activity and rest? </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="teaser--card-inset-details--row"> <article class="teaser--card-inset-details blog_entry--teaser--card-inset-details" data-nid="5029939"> <div class="card-inset-details__image"> <a href="/sg/blog/the-power-of-parallels/202501/understanding-the-savior-complex"><img loading="lazy" src="https://cdn2.psychologytoday.com/assets/styles/manual_crop_3_2_600x400/public/teaser_image/blog_entry/2025-01/Avesun.jpg?itok=w3KuX_mh" width="600" height="400" alt="" title="Avesun/iStock" /> </a> </div> <div class="card-inset-details__body"> <div class="card-inset-details__title"> <a href="/sg/blog/the-power-of-parallels/202501/understanding-the-savior-complex" title="Understanding the Savior Complex "> Understanding the Savior Complex </a> </div> <div class="card-inset-details__teaser-text"> Do you feel compelled to fix others' problems at your own expense? Learn the roots of the savior complex and how to break free while finding balance and self-worth. </div> </div> </article> <article class="teaser--card-inset-details blog_entry--teaser--card-inset-details" data-nid="5028482"> <div class="card-inset-details__image"> <a href="/sg/blog/the-art-of-self-improvement/202412/are-your-to-do-lists-torturing-you"><img loading="lazy" src="https://cdn2.psychologytoday.com/assets/styles/manual_crop_3_2_600x400/public/teaser_image/blog_entry/2024-12/m-t-elgassier-cugryvziO_M-unsplash.jpg?itok=FgUEd7vw" width="600" height="400" alt="" title="M. T. Elgassir / Unsplash" /> </a> </div> <div class="card-inset-details__body"> <div class="card-inset-details__title"> <a href="/sg/blog/the-art-of-self-improvement/202412/are-your-to-do-lists-torturing-you" title="Are Your To-Do Lists Torturing You? "> Are Your To-Do Lists Torturing You? </a> </div> <div class="card-inset-details__teaser-text"> Just thinking about your work to-dos can cause stress and fatigue symptoms as severe as actually doing those tasks. 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