A psychologist shares three signs that your body is giving you a warning about burnout.

Balancing work, social obligations, self-care, and family responsibilities can negatively impact your mental well-being.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, your body may signal that burnout is imminent.

Burnout isn't a mental health diagnosis, according to licensed clinical psychologist Molly Burrets.

Chronic fatigue and overwhelm can lead to a chronic condition that increases the likelihood of experiencing mental health conditions like depression and anxiety, she explains to CNBC Make It.

Preventing or reversing burnout requires recognizing its warning signs, which are categorized as physical, emotional, and behavioral, according to Burrets.

Here's what to watch out for:

How your body tells you that you're on the verge of burnout

1. Physical symptoms

According to Burrets, some common physical symptoms include chronic fatigue or insomnia, difficulty falling or staying asleep.

Additional physical symptoms that can indicate you're burnt out may include:

• Frequent headaches
• Muscle pain
• Digestive issues
• Weakened immune system

2. Emotional symptoms

Burnout is often indicated by emotional indicators, which are commonly noticed and understood as a real problem, according to Burrets.

Those symptoms include:

• Increased irritability
• Experiencing a loss of motivation, even to do things that bring you joy
• Feeling detached or emotionally drained
• Increased frustration
• Having negative feelings about work or caregiving responsibilities

3. Behavioral symptoms

Behavioral symptoms such as overeating, binge drinking, and increased drug use may indicate the use of coping mechanisms, advises Burrets.

But behavioral symptoms can also manifest as:

• Procrastination
• Withdrawal from social responsibilities
• Isolation from others
• Lower levels of productivity, especially at work

""If you experience behavioral, emotional, and physical health symptoms, it's a sign that you're burnt out," Burrets says."

How to reverse burnout

Before addressing your burnout symptoms, it's important to consult with your doctor to rule out any underlying health conditions that may be contributing to them.

To make time for more self care, consider reducing your workload.

She recommends trying out some of the following:

• Exercise and physical activity
• Quality time with friends and family
• A new hobby
• Meditation
• Mindfulness activities

It's crucial to assess the time demands and consider removing tasks with minimal impact on your life, she advises.

In order to enhance your well-being, Burrets suggests that it may be challenging to reduce your obligations and reevaluate your priorities, but sacrifice is necessary.

We can reduce our workload by eliminating non-essential tasks and prioritizing self-care activities or additional downtime.

To prevent burnout, it is crucial to establish boundaries.

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