Burnout syndrome in the post-pandemic era

Sirma TOMOŞ

Faculty of Pharmacy, "Ovidius" University of Constanta

Cristina-Luiza ERIMIA

Faculty of Pharmacy, "Ovidius" University of Constanta

Florica BUŞURICU

Faculty of Pharmacy, "Ovidius" University of Constanta

Thea Darina TOMOŞ

Emergency Clinical Hospital "Saint Andrew the Apostle" Constanta

ABSTRACT

Freudenberg referred to burnout syndrome as the "fighter’s disease" and hypothesized that there is a predisposition to this condition among individuals who enjoy fighting. According to him, "these people have an idealized self-image and perceive themselves as competent, charismatic, and dynamic." However, over time, they lose self-confidence because they fail to meet their goals, which are often unrealistic and impossible to achieve. This leads to a state of chronic fatigue, frustration, and depression due to the inability to meet these goals and the expected rewards, ultimately leading to decreased motivation and reduced work engagement.

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