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Burnout vs just being tired — how to tell the difference

by Hana Azimah·September 24, 2025

Tiredness goes away with rest. Burnout persists even after a weekend. You dread work even when it's manageable. Cynicism sets in. Emotional detachment from things that used to matter. See a doctor.

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Dr Hisham

Burnout meets the criteria for an ICD-11 diagnosis now. This is not weakness or laziness, it is a clinical condition.

Nora Hani

The cynicism piece is what most people miss. When you stop caring about work you used to love, that is the signal.

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