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Tired Body and Mind: Is it Burnout or Depression?
"My body and mind are so exhausted." Many people suffer from vague fatigue and lethargy but are confused whether it is simple burnout or the beginning of depression. Dalimchae Clinic helps you regain the resilience of your body and mind through autonomic nervous system stabilization.
Difference Between Burnout and Depression
Burnout is a state of 'energy depletion' caused by excessive stress and immersion in work or specific relationships. Depression, on the other hand, is a mental illness where symptoms like lethargy, loss of interest, and sleep/appetite changes appear across all areas of life.
A fundamental cause of exhaustion is the imbalance of the autonomic nervous system. When the balance between sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves is broken due to chronic stress and overwork, the body remains in a constant state of alert, leading to various physical and mental symptoms.
Korean Medicine Perspective
Dalimchae Clinic focuses on stabilizing the autonomic nervous system. We reduce the 'heat' in the nervous system and create an environment where the brain can truly rest, following the principle of 'Suseunghwagang' (cool head, warm abdomen).
Checklist for Self-Diagnosis
- Emotional exhaustion
- Cynical attitude
- Decreased job efficacy
- Sleep problems
- Appetite changes
- Lethargy
- Decreased concentration
- Physical pain
- Guilt/Self-blame
- Thoughts of death
- 1~3 (2+ items): Burnout suspected.
- 4~8 (3+ items): Autonomic imbalance/depression suspected.
- 9~10 (1+ item): Severe depression. Consult a specialist immediately.
"Tired body and mind" is a signal from your body. Don't ignore it. Dalimchae Clinic will find the cause with you.
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