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High-Functioning Burnout
 

High-Functioning Burnout  

Ali Conacher
Published on: 20/05/2025

You have probably heard of burnout - the traditional burnout where you crash, cry, breakdown and are forced to take a break. But what about burnout where you are still functioning? You still turn up to work, cook healthy meals, reply to messages and smile on the school run? That's what makes high-functioning burnout difficult to spot and often difficult to talk about.

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