1. Extraordinarily ambitious
It often starts with an insatiable drive and high expectations of yourself. Everything has to be better, faster, more.
2. Working harder
You kick it up a notch, thinking that even more effort is the solution – and don't notice that your boundaries are already shifting.
3. Self-neglect
Rest, nutrition, exercise... these things slowly fade into the background. Your own well-being ends up at the bottom of your priority list.
4. Conflict-avoidant behavior
You swallow your frustrations and avoid confrontations. You'd rather keep going than stop.
5. Change in personal values
Work is becoming increasingly important, while your interests and relationships fade into the background.
6. Denying problems
You are often tired and easily irritated, but you downplay everything. You say, "It's not that bad."
7. Social isolation
Making plans with friends takes energy. You withdraw, even though you feel lonely.
8. Clear behavioral changes
Others are starting to notice too: you're short-tempered, forgetful, and not yourself.
9. Depersonalization
You feel alienated from who you are. It's like you're in a movie where you're just watching.
10. Inner emptiness
There's no energy left. Just a vague feeling of 'I can't anymore'.
11. Depression
You feel worthless, listless, hopeless. Sometimes even getting up seems like too much to ask.
12. Burn-out
The body intervenes: you can no longer function. This is not a weakness, but an emergency brake.
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