Acupuncture and burnout

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Feeling burned out is exactly how someone with a burnout feels. Tired, you can't go on, your reserves are depleted. This complete lack of energy has many consequences. Perhaps the most profound is that people with burnout no longer know how to enjoy life. They have been solely focused on surviving for a long time. Acupuncture can offer valuable support in such cases.

Burnout, when you experience stress for too long
A little stress is not unhealthy for a person. In fact, if you don't produce adrenaline during unexpected or exciting events, it can be dangerous because stress keeps you alert and able to react immediately when necessary. Significant changes, such as the death of a loved one or the birth of a child, can also cause extra stress. That's normal.

However, if you live under significant physical and/or mental stress for too long or too frequently, this can become a problem. You no longer find peace and develop various symptoms. Burnout often arises in work situations; the workload is too high, the tasks are too complex, or there is a negative atmosphere. Or you set your own bar too high and strive for perfection in your work. But a busy life, combining work with a family or caring for your parents, can also lead to prolonged strain.

Burnout symptoms
Burnout can cause various symptoms. Extreme fatigue is the most important and well-known. Negative thoughts or a negative self-image are also common. Additionally, you may experience many other things, such as headaches, dizziness, nausea, nervousness, hyperventilation, stomach and intestinal problems, high blood pressure, and much more.

Relaxation and more peace through acupuncture
It is clear that burnout involves a lack of energy. The acupuncturist will first focus the treatment on restoring the energy balance in your body. You will notice that other symptoms also decrease immediately. The tension in your body dissipates, and your mind becomes calmer. The specific burnout symptoms you are experiencing will also be addressed in the treatment.

Acupuncture considers body and mind
In a burnout treatment, the acupuncturist takes the whole picture into account: body and mind. An additional therapy, such as breathing or relaxation exercises, may be part of the treatment. Sometimes, close collaboration with your general practitioner is advisable in treating your burnout symptoms.

Time for you
The acupuncturist takes the time for you. Every person is unique. Together, the right approach is sought: what are your burnout symptoms, what challenges are you facing, what is important to you? The acupuncturist puts these puzzle pieces together and is happy to help you overcome your burnout. Get in touch and get informed.