Stress during burnout

Hello, I've been in burnout for about 7 months now, going between acute phase where can barely function to chronic phase where need to be really careful what I do. Seems to be a cycle of feel bit better, do too much or stressors high and  I go back to the acute phase. 

I've noticed that some weird things happen in body when I get particularly stressed about having a difficult conversation with someone, where there might be potential conflict. My mouth/ tongue was burning a lot at these points and i noticed it starting instantly at the anticipation of such conversations. Im terrible with conflict and try to avoid it as much as possible. Anyway I was back snd forward to dentist and he thinks ive got something called burning tongue syndrome, caused by stress. He said its like the nerve endings are misfiring. 

Has anyone else had weird things happen in body during high periods of stress during burnout? 

Parents
  • I love your nom de plume! I've had very physical pains and aches all over - which disappeared when stress reduced. I did this by greatly limiting the amount of time I spend in public. Burn out does take a long recovery in my experience. You need to look after yourself and give yourself first consideration.  It is a good time to re-evaluate your life, making sure you are doing the things that make you happy and give you joy. Have a look at this site, NHS advice for 5 ways to mental wellbeing. Best of luck Bouquet.

Reply
  • I love your nom de plume! I've had very physical pains and aches all over - which disappeared when stress reduced. I did this by greatly limiting the amount of time I spend in public. Burn out does take a long recovery in my experience. You need to look after yourself and give yourself first consideration.  It is a good time to re-evaluate your life, making sure you are doing the things that make you happy and give you joy. Have a look at this site, NHS advice for 5 ways to mental wellbeing. Best of luck Bouquet.

Children
No Data