Often, occupational depression manifests as
persistent sadness, loss of interest, difficulty concentrating, feelings of
worthlessness, and overall idleness towards most things.
Many factors, including prolonged work
stress, burnout, dissatisfaction, and other personal or environmental
factors, cause work depression.
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Workplace stress is mainly characterized by
irritability, fatigue, difficulty sleeping, muscle tension, changes in
appetite, headaches, increased absenteeism, decreased job satisfaction, etc.
High workload and job demands,
lack of control at work, a tense working environment, tight schedules, poor
life-work balance, etc., usually cause work stress.
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Work anxiety is best described through
nervousness, restlessness, racing thoughts, rapid heartbeat, difficulty
concentrating, gastrointestinal issues, and avoidant behavior at work.
Occupational anxiety is caused by
uncertainty about work-related outcomes, fear of job loss, negative feedback,
performance anxiety, fear of public speaking, etc.
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