Stressed to the point of exhaustion? You could be experiencing burnout

Stress can build up to the point of complete fatigue. However, there are ways to deal with it

Shot of a young businessman experiencing stress during a late night at work

Most of us live busy lives, juggling the demands of work and home. Stress is part of the deal — it can even help us to push through a particularly tough day. 

But what happens when it builds to the point of exhaustion? We spoke to experts to better understand what burnout really means and the five key ways it can affect the brain.