Burnout

Burnout is a state of physical and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress. Anywhere Wellness – based in Everett and Chelan, Washington; Boise, Idaho; Denver, Colorado; and Jacksonville, Florida – offers telehealth support for stress-related concerns. Treatment includes counseling, lifestyle guidance, and, when appropriate, medication management. The practice focuses on restoring balance, energy, and emotional well-being. If you’re feeling persistently overwhelmed or disengaged, schedule a consultation by phone or request one online today.

What is burnout?

Burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion stemming from long-term stress. It often develops when demands feel constant and overwhelming, especially in work, caregiving, or other high-responsibility roles.

Burnout isn’t just feeling tired — it affects motivation, performance, and overall well-being. Burnout symptoms often include:

• Chronic fatigue
• Irritability
• Low motivation
• Feeling emotionally drained
• Becoming detached from work or responsibilities
• Struggling to concentrate
• Feeling ineffective despite your efforts

Physical symptoms such as headaches, sleep problems, or frequent illness can also occur with burnout.

What causes burnout?

Burnout usually results from prolonged stress without enough rest or support. Common contributors include:

• Heavy workloads
• Lack of control
• Unclear expectations
• No work-life balance
• Ongoing emotional demands

Personal factors, such as perfectionism or difficulty setting boundaries, can increase your risk of burnout. Burnout can also overlap with anxiety or depression.

How is burnout different from stress or depression?

Stress often involves feeling overwhelmed yet still engaged, whereas burnout is characterized by emotional exhaustion and disengagement.

Depression affects mood, motivation, and self-worth across many areas of life, not just one role. Burnout can increase the risk of depression, so evaluation is important to determine the most appropriate support.

How is burnout assessed?

Anywhere Wellness identifies burnout by completing a psychiatric evaluation that explores stress levels, emotional symptoms, work or life demands, and daily functioning.

Your provider may also assess you for related conditions such as anxiety, depression, or sleep disorders to ensure they have an accurate understanding of your symptoms.

How is burnout treated?

Burnout treatment focuses on reducing stress, restoring balance, and rebuilding coping skills.

Counseling can help individuals identify stressors, set boundaries, improve time management, and address unhelpful thought patterns. Some patients also require medication if burnout occurs alongside anxiety or depression.

Can burnout be treated through telehealth?

Telehealth offers a convenient way for people with burnout to receive counseling and medication management from home. Online visits make it easier to fit care into busy schedules and maintain consistent support, which is especially helpful for people who are already feeling overwhelmed.

Anywhere Wellness provides integrated telehealth mental health services for individuals dealing with burnout. Their patient-centered approach focuses on stress reduction, emotional support, and personalized care planning.

Anyone experiencing persistent exhaustion, disengagement, or overwhelm can contact Anywhere Wellness for help restoring energy, focus, and overall well-being. Call one of their offices or request an appointment online today.