If you’ve been feeling numb or overwhelmed and can’t tell whether you’re depressed or burned out, this article may help you understand the differences and how they’re treated.
Generally speaking, burnout is focused and related to occupational areas, while depression can be triggered, exacerbated, and maintained by a variety of factors like genetics, negative life events, and traumatic events.” – Vivian Oberling, PsyD
Source: POPSUGAR, May 9, 2022. Link. In the Venn diagram of depression and burnout, several symptoms overlap, with both depression and burnout often manifesting as a loss of interest in things you normally like, perpetual emotional exhaustion, and feelings of emptiness and hopelessness.