Parental Burnout – Do You Suffer From This Disorder? Ways To Help
A survey conducted by a Catholic college in Belgium has revealed that Burnout Syndrome, common among stress-relieving professionals, can occur among parents, especially in the first few years of a baby’s life. It has been called Parental Burnout Syndrome.
Life after a baby is born is usually stressful in and of itself. Postpartum recovery, vaccines, pediatrician, clothes always in the day, constant diaper change, observation of behavior changes, evenings and more a multitude of tasks to be done. With all this added to the collection of society, work and family, some parents presented the symptoms of the disease.
The biggest problem presented was that parents end up blaming their children for their suffering and frustration and discount their anxieties in them. So it is important to diagnose and find a solution to the disorder if it occurs.
Symptoms
The main signs of the disease include:
Negative feelings constantly, thoughts that nothing is going to work, that the person is not able to do the chores or to take care of the child.
Extreme fatigue, physical and mental. Not a whole night of sleep is able to overcome exhaustion.
Apathy and unwillingness to go out or do activities that are just as enjoyable as going out with friends. Being with other people seems discouraging.
Lack of concentration, feeling that you are forgetting something all the time.
Disinterest for healthy activities such as getting enough sleep, practicing sports activities and eating properly.
Internal charges that you are not doing enough.
Change in personal tastes that used to be pleasurable before leaving to enjoy watching movies and not to watch anymore.
Prioritize others about their own needs, forgetting to take care of themselves.
Irritability and mood swings, depending on the aggressiveness.
Isolation, even from the closest people as family members.
The psychological symptoms can be accompanied by the physicists:
Headaches
Muscle aches
Recurring colds
Changes in sleep
Palpitations
Dizziness
A conversation with a psychology professional will definitely identify if the symptoms presented are about Burnout Syndrome and a treatment may be started.
Treatment
Psychotherapy is great to help overcome and overcome the disorder. Some techniques will help you:
Rearrange. Tasks can be put on paper and priorities analyzed.
How to act with surprises. Who has children knows the adventure that is and one day will never be the same as the other. Learning to prioritize and remain calm in emergencies is part of healing.
Conviviality. The professional will encourage you to go out with friends and enjoyment, as it is necessary for the improvement of the picture.
Relaxing activities. Watch movies, dance, practice gardening, cooking, making crafts, genealogy and others, always according to personal taste.
Sport activities. Necessary for emotional balance and to eliminate accumulated stress.
Balanced diet. Give priority to low-processed foods, eat more naturally with more fruits, vegetables, and vegetables.
Even with the growth of the children, the syndrome can continue because of the long work day, concern to supply all the material needs of the children, courses that they do, school commitments and with family and others. Once the symptoms can be controlled and a balance is established, parents may feel more satisfaction in their routine and the children will not be targets of physical or oral aggression.
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