Plus, how to get the support you need.
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You’re totally overwhelmed and are starting to get checked out from your usual stuff with work, at home, or with some other responsibility. Is this what burnout feels like, or could you be experiencing symptoms of depression? It’s not always easy to tell the difference between burnout and depression—and the reason for that is because their symptoms tend to overlap. Think: fatigued, socially withdrawn, apathy.
However, both conditions have separate causes and typically need to be managed in different ways. Simply put, knowing which one you’re dealing with is pretty important. Good news: there are clues to help you figure it out. Here’s what you should know about burnout and depression, and the steps you can take to start feeling better.
