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Health consequences of occupational burnout you need to know

Written By Editorial Team | Published : May 28, 2019 9:37 PM IST

These Are Some Examples

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Alcohol-abuse

Alcohol abuse: When you feel low and down, you are more likely to go overboard with your alcohol consumption. Alcohol may provide you short-term relief from stress but in the longer run, it increases your dependency on this diuretic.

High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure: When you are stressed, your heart starts to pump more blood than it normally does. This leads to increased blood flow through your blood vessels.

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Insomnia Workplace

Sleep disorder: If you are suffering from job-related stress, you are always thinking about achieving organisational goals. This causes a disruption in your sleep cycle.

Fatigue

Fatigue: When you experience job burnout, you are more likely to feel exhausted even after performing daily routines. This happens because when you are stressed, your brain send signals to your body that makes you feel that you need to rest.

Heart-diseases

Cardiovascular problems: Prolonged stress can make you more susceptible to heart-related problems. This is because when you are under stress, your blood pressure fluctuates significantly.