When does stress become burnout and what can you do about it?

We’ve all heard of burnout by now – but how can you tell when you’re nearing tipping point? Imy Brighty-Potts finds out

What are the early signs of burnout and what can you so when your stress is building? Picture: Alamy/PA

Feeling stressed is a normal part of life, and we all have days, weeks or even months when things are just more stressful. So, how can we tell when we’re moving beyond ‘normal’ stress and heading for burnout?

“Stress can manifest in many forms, but we have all felt it,” says Dr Seb Thompson, consultant clinical psychologist at Cygnet Health Care.