There are five stages a person goes through if they are suffering from burnout:

1. • The Honeymoon Stage: This stage is often associated with starting a new job, a new title, or new responsibilities. During this stage, there are no signs of burnout; on the contrary, a person is full of enthusiasm and fully committed to their job, open to taking on new tasks, wanting to prove themselves in every way and seize every opportunity, even though these positive aspects could be an ideal gateway to burnout if the person does not prioritize rest and relaxation regularly and maintain a balance between work and social life.
   • The Onset of Stress: This stage occurs gradually, and the characteristic feature is a feeling of lacking time to meet personal needs, becoming too engrossed in work and social life, with increasing tension and stress, difficulty focusing, headaches, anxiety, changes in appetite, even high blood pressure.
   • Chronic Anxiety: In this stage, a person suffers from high levels of stress and loses their problem-solving abilities. There is a sense of losing control and power, and the person begins to feel their efforts are futile and ineffective. At this stage, some people may resort to procrastination to avoid pressure, and if they do not receive praise for their work or efforts, they become increasingly self-critical and experience a sense of incompetence and failure. It is at this stage that the real danger lies because increased pressures affect both mental and physical health. Individuals may become aggressive and resentful or deeply sad, and some may resort to alcohol and drugs to escape their negative thoughts.
   • Burnout: This is the stage of burnout itself where a person struggles to handle work demands and consistently feels a sense of failure and helplessness, potentially leading to feelings of despair and hopelessness. They become indifferent towards their job, and physical symptoms worsen at this stage, making it difficult for the person to control their behavior, leading to aggressive reactions. It becomes crucial at this point to seek professional help from a psychologist to overcome all symptoms associated with burnout.
   • Chronic Burnout: This is the final stage where a person cannot recover from exhaustion and the general condition that has become a part of their life. Here, it is extremely difficult to return to normal life, and every aspect of a person’s life is affected, including their personal relationships because they have simply lost their passion for doing anything and have been overwhelmed by feelings of sadness and depression. At this point, it is necessary to seek specialized help from a mental health professional to overcome all the challenges associated with burnout.