Burnout,
Taught to "toughen up"
What is hustle culture?
Disability, and hustle culture
Burnout and recovery
Capitalism and productivity
Rest is not optional
Intersection with autism
Clinical burnout
Who is most at risk?
Additional symptoms
What we need
Hustle culture article
Burnout article
Burnout,
Taught to "toughen up"
What is hustle culture?
Disability, and hustle culture
Burnout and recovery
Capitalism & productivity
Rest is not optional
Intersection with autism
Clinical burnout
Who is most at risk?
Additional symptoms
What we need
Hustle culture article
Burnout article
People who have experienced burnout report worse memories, slower reaction times, less attentiveness, lower motivation, greater exhaustion, reduced work capability, and more negative health symptoms, long after their period of overwork has stopped.
"Hustle culture..." [advocates] for an incessant and relentless pursuit of professional success. This culture glorifies long working hours, constant multitasking, and the blurring of boundaries between work, family, and personal life.
Our livelihood under capitalism hinges on our ability to produce. If we can’t work, we can’t pay the rent. If we’re too tired to clean our homes, we’re seen as less “professional” during Zoom-based job interviews. If we fall behind on doctor’s visits and insurance paperwork because [we] can’t focus, we may lose access to the medications and benefits that prop our lives up. We may even fear that by failing to get “better,” our partners and loved ones will tire of us and leave.
We come to assume that everyone around us must be feeling as much discomfort as we are, and that they persevere silently... Hard work and compliance become the only tools we can use to protect ourselves, and we lean on them heavily, until they give out. Both disabled and burnt-out people are terrified of seeming “lazy.”
[C]linical burnout patients tend to suffer from an excess of perseverance, rather than the opposite... “Living a stressful life was a normal condition for them. Some were not even aware of the stressfulness of their lives, until they collapsed.”
Burnout asks me whether I really need to claw at the whole world with both hands. And it suggests that what I’m holding is already more than enough... I need only to dwell within it, and witness it, rather than rushing on to the next thing. And I need people, of course, to care for and receive care from, so that I can continue to remain here as long as my body lets me.
We come to assume that everyone around us must be feeling as much discomfort as we are, and that they persevere silently... Hard work and compliance become the only tools we can use to protect ourselves, and we lean on them heavily, until they give out. Both disabled and burnt-out people are terrified of seeming “lazy.”
People who have experienced burnout report worse memories, slower reaction times, less attentiveness, lower motivation, greater exhaustion, reduced work capability, and more negative health symptoms, long after their period of overwork has stopped.
Autistic burnout and other forms of clinical burnout diverge from one another in only minor ways: Autistics tend to be burned out more easily than other people, because we are stressed by the sensory stimulation and unpredictability of everyday life. We tend to be exhausted by masking — just existing in public and trying to seem normal can be a source of unbearable stress for us — and when we reach the point of burnout, we often lose our ability to mask.
For burnt out people, the unrelenting need for rest can seem shameful. And yet it is the only way to halt the bleeding of overwork... We have enacted so much violence upon ourselves and others in our struggle to seem strong. We’ve persevered far too much. Maybe it’s time to embrace being weak.
[C]linical burnout patients tend to suffer from an excess of perseverance, rather than the opposite... “Living a stressful life was a normal condition for them. Some were not even aware of the stressfulness of their lives, until they collapsed.”
The term “burned out” is sometimes used to simply mean “stressed” or “tired,” and many organizations benefit from framing the condition in such light terms. Short-term, casual burnout (like you might get after one particularly stressful work deadline, or following final exams) has a positive prognosis: within three months of enjoying a reduced workload and increased time for rest and leisure, 80% of mildly burned-out workers are able to make a full return to their jobs.
Burnout that is not treated swiftly can become far more severe... When left unattended (or forcibly pushed through), mild burnout can metastasize into clinical burnout, which the International Classification of Diseases defines as feelings of energy depletion, increased mental distance, and a reduced sense of personal agency. Clinically burned-out people are not only tired, they also feel detached from other people and no longer in control of their lives.
Autistic burnout and other forms of clinical burnout diverge from one another in only minor ways: Autistics tend to be burned out more easily than other people, because we are stressed by the sensory stimulation and unpredictability of everyday life. We tend to be exhausted by masking — just existing in public and trying to seem normal can be a source of unbearable stress for us — and when we reach the point of burnout, we often lose our ability to mask.
Burnout asks me whether I really need to claw at the whole world with both hands. And it suggests that what I’m holding is already more than enough... I need only to dwell within it, and witness it, rather than rushing on to the next thing. And I need people, of course, to care for and receive care from, so that I can continue to remain here as long as my body lets me.
The term “burned out” is sometimes used to simply mean “stressed” or “tired,” and many organizations benefit from framing the condition in such light terms. Short-term, casual burnout (like you might get after one particularly stressful work deadline, or following final exams) has a positive prognosis: within three months of enjoying a reduced workload and increased time for rest and leisure, 80% of mildly burned-out workers are able to make a full return to their jobs.
Burnout that is not treated swiftly can become far more severe... When left unattended (or forcibly pushed through), mild burnout can metastasize into clinical burnout, which the International Classification of Diseases defines as feelings of energy depletion, increased mental distance, and a reduced sense of personal agency. Clinically burned-out people are not only tired, they also feel detached from other people and no longer in control of their lives.
"Hustle culture..." [advocates] for an incessant and relentless pursuit of professional success. This culture glorifies long working hours, constant multitasking, and the blurring of boundaries between work, family, and personal life.
Our livelihood under capitalism hinges on our ability to produce. If we can’t work, we can’t pay the rent. If we’re too tired to clean our homes, we’re seen as less “professional” during Zoom-based job interviews. If we fall behind on doctor’s visits and insurance paperwork because [we] can’t focus, we may lose access to the medications and benefits that prop our lives up. We may even fear that by failing to get “better,” our partners and loved ones will tire of us and leave.
For burnt out people, the unrelenting need for rest can seem shameful. And yet it is the only way to halt the bleeding of overwork... We have enacted so much violence upon ourselves and others in our struggle to seem strong. We’ve persevered far too much. Maybe it’s time to embrace being weak.
Burnout and Disability
Petal LaBorde
Created on November 22, 2024
Sources: "What is hustle culture, and why is it bad for your employee’s mental health?" by Santhosh (for culturemonkey) and "You Might Not Recover from Burnout. Ever." by Devon Price
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Transcript
Burnout,
Taught to "toughen up"
What is hustle culture?
Disability, and hustle culture
Burnout and recovery
Capitalism and productivity
Rest is not optional
Intersection with autism
Clinical burnout
Who is most at risk?
Additional symptoms
What we need
Hustle culture article
Burnout article
Burnout,
Taught to "toughen up"
What is hustle culture?
Disability, and hustle culture
Burnout and recovery
Capitalism & productivity
Rest is not optional
Intersection with autism
Clinical burnout
Who is most at risk?
Additional symptoms
What we need
Hustle culture article
Burnout article
People who have experienced burnout report worse memories, slower reaction times, less attentiveness, lower motivation, greater exhaustion, reduced work capability, and more negative health symptoms, long after their period of overwork has stopped.
"Hustle culture..." [advocates] for an incessant and relentless pursuit of professional success. This culture glorifies long working hours, constant multitasking, and the blurring of boundaries between work, family, and personal life.
Our livelihood under capitalism hinges on our ability to produce. If we can’t work, we can’t pay the rent. If we’re too tired to clean our homes, we’re seen as less “professional” during Zoom-based job interviews. If we fall behind on doctor’s visits and insurance paperwork because [we] can’t focus, we may lose access to the medications and benefits that prop our lives up. We may even fear that by failing to get “better,” our partners and loved ones will tire of us and leave.
We come to assume that everyone around us must be feeling as much discomfort as we are, and that they persevere silently... Hard work and compliance become the only tools we can use to protect ourselves, and we lean on them heavily, until they give out. Both disabled and burnt-out people are terrified of seeming “lazy.”
[C]linical burnout patients tend to suffer from an excess of perseverance, rather than the opposite... “Living a stressful life was a normal condition for them. Some were not even aware of the stressfulness of their lives, until they collapsed.”
Burnout asks me whether I really need to claw at the whole world with both hands. And it suggests that what I’m holding is already more than enough... I need only to dwell within it, and witness it, rather than rushing on to the next thing. And I need people, of course, to care for and receive care from, so that I can continue to remain here as long as my body lets me.
We come to assume that everyone around us must be feeling as much discomfort as we are, and that they persevere silently... Hard work and compliance become the only tools we can use to protect ourselves, and we lean on them heavily, until they give out. Both disabled and burnt-out people are terrified of seeming “lazy.”
People who have experienced burnout report worse memories, slower reaction times, less attentiveness, lower motivation, greater exhaustion, reduced work capability, and more negative health symptoms, long after their period of overwork has stopped.
Autistic burnout and other forms of clinical burnout diverge from one another in only minor ways: Autistics tend to be burned out more easily than other people, because we are stressed by the sensory stimulation and unpredictability of everyday life. We tend to be exhausted by masking — just existing in public and trying to seem normal can be a source of unbearable stress for us — and when we reach the point of burnout, we often lose our ability to mask.
For burnt out people, the unrelenting need for rest can seem shameful. And yet it is the only way to halt the bleeding of overwork... We have enacted so much violence upon ourselves and others in our struggle to seem strong. We’ve persevered far too much. Maybe it’s time to embrace being weak.
[C]linical burnout patients tend to suffer from an excess of perseverance, rather than the opposite... “Living a stressful life was a normal condition for them. Some were not even aware of the stressfulness of their lives, until they collapsed.”
The term “burned out” is sometimes used to simply mean “stressed” or “tired,” and many organizations benefit from framing the condition in such light terms. Short-term, casual burnout (like you might get after one particularly stressful work deadline, or following final exams) has a positive prognosis: within three months of enjoying a reduced workload and increased time for rest and leisure, 80% of mildly burned-out workers are able to make a full return to their jobs.
Burnout that is not treated swiftly can become far more severe... When left unattended (or forcibly pushed through), mild burnout can metastasize into clinical burnout, which the International Classification of Diseases defines as feelings of energy depletion, increased mental distance, and a reduced sense of personal agency. Clinically burned-out people are not only tired, they also feel detached from other people and no longer in control of their lives.
Autistic burnout and other forms of clinical burnout diverge from one another in only minor ways: Autistics tend to be burned out more easily than other people, because we are stressed by the sensory stimulation and unpredictability of everyday life. We tend to be exhausted by masking — just existing in public and trying to seem normal can be a source of unbearable stress for us — and when we reach the point of burnout, we often lose our ability to mask.
Burnout asks me whether I really need to claw at the whole world with both hands. And it suggests that what I’m holding is already more than enough... I need only to dwell within it, and witness it, rather than rushing on to the next thing. And I need people, of course, to care for and receive care from, so that I can continue to remain here as long as my body lets me.
The term “burned out” is sometimes used to simply mean “stressed” or “tired,” and many organizations benefit from framing the condition in such light terms. Short-term, casual burnout (like you might get after one particularly stressful work deadline, or following final exams) has a positive prognosis: within three months of enjoying a reduced workload and increased time for rest and leisure, 80% of mildly burned-out workers are able to make a full return to their jobs.
Burnout that is not treated swiftly can become far more severe... When left unattended (or forcibly pushed through), mild burnout can metastasize into clinical burnout, which the International Classification of Diseases defines as feelings of energy depletion, increased mental distance, and a reduced sense of personal agency. Clinically burned-out people are not only tired, they also feel detached from other people and no longer in control of their lives.
"Hustle culture..." [advocates] for an incessant and relentless pursuit of professional success. This culture glorifies long working hours, constant multitasking, and the blurring of boundaries between work, family, and personal life.
Our livelihood under capitalism hinges on our ability to produce. If we can’t work, we can’t pay the rent. If we’re too tired to clean our homes, we’re seen as less “professional” during Zoom-based job interviews. If we fall behind on doctor’s visits and insurance paperwork because [we] can’t focus, we may lose access to the medications and benefits that prop our lives up. We may even fear that by failing to get “better,” our partners and loved ones will tire of us and leave.
For burnt out people, the unrelenting need for rest can seem shameful. And yet it is the only way to halt the bleeding of overwork... We have enacted so much violence upon ourselves and others in our struggle to seem strong. We’ve persevered far too much. Maybe it’s time to embrace being weak.