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The "I'm always on the go" syndrome: how we devalue fatigue – and why it's dangerous
LIGA.net explains how to recognize the first signs of burnout and take care of yourself – even if your work brings you joy

Feeling tired is not weakness. It is an important warning from the body and psyche. But in a society where we need to "inspire", "excite" and be "always resourceful", we often ignore these manifestations – and pay a high price for it.
LIGA.net spoke with psychiatrist and cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist Sofia Vlokh about how the myth of "eternal resource" is formed, how dangerous chronic exhaustion is, and how to maintain mental flexibility in a difficult world.

Why are we afraid to admit fatigue?
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