Stress and Burnout

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What is stress and burnout?

Stress can feel like your mind is constantly buzzing and your body feels tense all over. Life might feel like it’s too much all at once. You might be juggling too many things and feel like you can’t let any of them drop. When we feel like it’s a real effort to push through the day it can be taxing on our body and feel like we are in “survival mode”. 

Burnout happens when you have been stressed for too long without a break. It feels like you’ve been running on empty for too long, and now there’s nothing left to give. Simple tasks can feel heavy, and things you used to care about don’t spark joy anymore. It’s like your battery is not just low; it is completely drained and charging it back up feels impossible. Your body and mind are telling you you can’t go on like this anymore. 

Our psychologists are able to offer evidence-based treatment for stress and burnout. We’re here to help, please contact us to find out more, or if you are an existing client, you can book an appointment online.

Signs and symptoms of stress and burnout

Symptoms of stress and burnout

  • Feeling “on edge”
  • Feeling easily irritated
  • Feeling overwhelmed
  • Having a racing mind that won’t slow down
  • Feeling tight in your body (shoulders, jaw, stomach)
  • Feeling like there’s always a clock ticking in the background
  • Feeling totally drained; mentally, emotionally and physically
  • Losing motivation, even for things you love
  • Feeling numb or detached
  • Struggling to concentrate

Physical symptoms of stress and burnout

  • Tightness in shoulders and neck.
  • A racing heart
  • Getting headaches or feeling pressure in your head.
  • Stomach feeling in knots or upset
  • Can’t sit still, always restless
  • Shallow breathing even when your not exercising
  • Feeling jittery, tense, or on edge
  •  Your body feels drained.
  • Wake up feeling tired all the time.
  • Body feels heavy, it takes extra effort to do things
  • Can not focus, your brain feels foggy.
  • Feeling run down or unwell often

So, what can I do?

Unmanaged stress that persists for too long can imapct our enjoyment of life, the quality of our relationships and our ability to do the things we want to. It can also lead to other conditions like anxiety and depression. Burnout is a serious condition, and can impact us in similar ways, but last much longer. If you are feeling stressed and find that it’s becoming difficult to manage, it might be time to seek help. Our psychologists are able to work with you to understand the reasons for your stress and help you find ways to manage it.

Get in touch to help us match you with a find a psychologist who might be a good fit for you.

Medicare rebates are available, and we offer telehealth appointments. We also have Workcover and TAC psychologists.

Psychology FAQs

Have a question? Take a look below… these are some of the common questions we get.

No referral is needed to book a session, but if you have a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP, you might be eligible for Medicare rebates.

Yep, life happens! Just give us at least 48 hours’ notice so we can offer that spot to someone else. Cancellations within 48 hours will incur a fee.

We don’t usually offer instalment plans, but if money’s tight, chat with us privately – we’re happy to see how we can find a solution.

The Medicare rebates are listed above, but if you on WorkCover, TAC or VOCAT the gap fees tend to be lower. With private insurance, we find they tend to be on-par with Medicare rebates. We can help you understand what’s covered and what your gap fee will be – just ask us when booking.

No worries! You can book on their behalf, just make sure you have their consent and relevant details to help our intake process.

Ready to talk?

Please get in touch today to have a chat to our friendly team so we can match you with an appropriate psychologist. If you are an existing client, you can book online.

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