Burnout is a type of overwhelm caused by unmanaged stress that leads to a state of complete mental, physical, and emotional exhaustion. This type of overwhelm causes a state of apathy: depleted motivation, low energy, and decreased performance.
The holistic approach to burnout provided by Naturally Sue Wellness in NYC addresses the complex variables that have led to burnout for you. We have an arsenal of tools at our disposal to help treat the disorder and bring you back to a state of well-being.
At Naturally Sue Wellness in NYC, we are specialists in helping patients recover from burnout. We offer naturopathic care for burnout in-person (in NYC) and online, nationwide!
Long-term, chronic stress causes burnout. Prolonged pressures of juggling long working hours, home life, finances, and other life commitments may overwhelm some people and lead to complete exhaustion, known as burnout. Often burnout mimics other mental health conditions, like anxiety and depression.
Symptoms of burnout include:
Long-term consequences of untreated burnout can lead to more severe mental health disorders, adrenal fatigue, prone to illness, strained or loss of relationships, job loss, and more.
While burnout can make you feel out of control, there are ways to overcome burnout and protect your health.
Stress can impact the body in many ways. A Naturopathic Physician will take a patient-centered approach to figure out the root cause of a patient’s burnout, and how they are being uniquely affected by the stress.
Following a naturopathic approach works really well for addressing the complexities of burnout. The principles of naturopathic medicine are holistic in nature and cover multiple areas to address the underlying cause of a patient’s condition. Areas we address include:
During your first visit to Naturally Sue Wellness in NYC, we will carefully walk through your health history and discuss details about the following:
We may conduct the following diagnostic exams to look at the function of your body’s stress response, including testing levels of various hormones:
Based on the above results, we will tailor a treatment plan specifically for you.
Get started now with an individualized health plan for burnout in NYC.
Naturopaths have an arsenal of tools at our disposal to treat burnout. Everyone is different in what they need, but some of the remedies we may employ to help burnout include homeopathy, acupuncture, herbal therapy, and nutrition. Patients can prevent the negative effects of burnout and prevent long-term health issues by making simple changes to their daily routines and lifestyle. Holistic practices are safe and can help reduce stress, improve sleep, boost energy and outlook, and foster overall well-being.
Specific herbs used by Naturally Sue to support stress management and recovery include adaptogens to support adrenal health, such as:
Other herbs used to calm the central nervous system and support recovery from burnout include:
Herbal therapy is highly individualized and can be dangerous if used without a professional’s advice so be sure to work with an expert to determine the ones that are right for you.
When managing the effects of burnout, nutrition is central for immunity, inflammation, blood sugar, and blood pressure. Key nutrients and dietary adjustments to consider when living with burnout include:
Foods that can worsen symptoms of stress and should be avoided include:
Stress management is crucial for the recovery and prevention of burnout. When it comes to burnout, the importance of rest, exercise, and work-life balance is fundamental to managing stress.
Sleep & Rest: Sleep and burnout both affect each other. Poor sleep can affect burnout as much as burnout can impact sleep.
When we are well-rested, we are better able to handle stress. And when we are stressed, rest may be difficult to achieve. Sleep and downtime can not only help recover from burnout, but it also helps prevent it.
Lack of sleep and recuperation causes increased stress on the body. If chronic, it puts you at risk for burnout by causing mental stress, lowered immunity, higher inflammation, and hormonal imbalance.
Finding ways to rest and recuperate daily is a first-line therapy in burnout recovery.
Exercise: Regular physical activity is a stress reliever for most people. Finding a way to channel the stress of the day through physical activity is a good way to prevent stress from building up. Exercise is highly individual. Weight training, cardio, walking, hiking, dancing, yoga – there are so many ways to be active. Find something you love that brings a sense of energy, relief, and calm when you are finished.
Work-life balance: Job pressures are a major cause of burnout. Setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care between work and home is key to burnout prevention. Fundamental basics to keeping burnout at bay include:
In today’s world, many of us work from home, which makes it harder to create a balance between the two. Be deliberate about delineating work life and home life on the days you work from home. Create a structured routine and take breaks:
A health plan for burnout wouldn’t be complete without addressing psychological factors and coping strategies. At Naturally Sue we will identify psychological factors contributing to your burnout. It may be necessary to refer out to counseling or other therapy, in which case will provide those resources to you.
The causes of burnout are different for everyone. A tailored approach based on individual needs and root causes is the most effective way to treat a condition like burnout. The doctors at Naturally Sue Wellness have the expertise and resources to address your specific needs to help you recover from burnout and prevent future occurrences.
Get started now with an individualized health plan for burnout in NYC.
A 38-year-old female doctor sought out care from my office due to unrelenting fatigue and anxiety. Being a mom and a doctor was taking its toll on her and she knew she needed help to prevent full-fledged burnout. One thing she was not doing was eating breakfast. One of the most important things we must do to prevent as well as heal from burnout is to make sure we are well nourished with 3 meals per day. Blood sugar imbalances will lead to fatigue and anxiety. After checking in once she started eating breakfast, she reported having a “good day” and she was not able to say that in a while. We have lots more work to do together, but sometimes the simplest things can have the most profound impact.
– Dr. Sue
Dr. Sue changed careers from a job in advertising to becoming a health coach and then a Licensed Naturopathic Doctor. Working in corporate America, she truly understands the level of burnout it can cause, as well as the detrimental effect it has on our health- mentally and physically. Both Dr. Sue and Dr. Sparks endured long hours in medical school to obtain their doctorate, which also led to burnout and it was with Naturopathic Medicine that they were able to support their body to alleviate some of the negative impact burnout can have on the body and mind. Our doctors understand firsthand, as they have experienced burnout and know how to lead their patients from burnout back to a state of health.
Get started now with an individualized health plan for burnout in NYC and beyond.
Naturopathic doctors are an excellent option for helping recover from a condition like burnout. The nature of our work is to look at the big picture and from all angles. We treat each patient as the individual that they are and dig deep into the complexities that are causing their burnout.
We believe in the body’s innate ability to heal itself given the right circumstances. By blending natural medicine with scientific advances, we have a myriad of tools available to help restore health and treat burnout.
Depending on the severity of your symptoms, it could take weeks to months to recover from burnout. Some of the tools we use at Naturally Sue may provide some relief sooner. However, taking time out to recover is crucial for a full recovery and prevention of a relapse.
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