Skip to main content

Chronic Burnout

Meaning

Chronic burnout, within the context of hormonal health, is a sustained state of profound physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion resulting from prolonged or repeated exposure to overwhelming psychological and physiological stress. This condition is not merely fatigue but signifies a functional impairment, often linked to a persistent dysregulation of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axis. The chronic activation of the stress response system eventually leads to an altered cortisol rhythm and diminished adrenal reserve, impacting numerous downstream hormonal cascades. It represents a state where the body’s adaptive resources are depleted, demanding clinical intervention for recovery.