If you struggle to decide what outfit to wear in the morning you might be suffering from emotional exhaustion, warns a leading psychologist. Dr Smith explained: 'Emotional exhaustion is that feeling you get in the lead-up. Burnout, which is recognised by the World Health Organisation, is characterised by a state of 'physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion'. This can lead to heart palpitations and chest pains, as well as high blood pressure and pains in the muscles and head. She said: 'It's not always burnout, per se, but it's exhaustion, emotional overload, or feeling unable to cope.

Source: Daily Mail February 02, 2026 00:59 UTC