Pastors at Greater Risk by H. B. London Jr

Author:H. B. London Jr. [London Jr., H. B.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Pastoral Theology, Clergy—Office
ISBN: 9781441224088
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Published: 2011-08-29T07:00:00+00:00

Distinctions Between Stress and Burnout

London/Wiseman: That leads naturally to our next question. Is there a difference between stress and burnout?

Hart: Yes, they are two different conditions and experiences.

Stress is primarily a biological phenomenon: too much adrenaline and too much pressure. You’re on high and using too much energy to perform certain functions. You have too many deadlines. And you’re often overcommitted. Stress is the loss of fuel and energy that often produces panic, phobic and anxiety-type disorders.

In someone going through a stressful time, the body is in an emergency mode. So cholesterol goes up, blood pressure goes up, the heartbeat goes up, and hands get colder. This accelerated wear and tear on the body can lead to stomach ulcers or high blood pressure. It can clog your arteries and put you on the road to heart disease.

The stressed individual is characterized by overengagement, and his emotions become overreactive. Stress may kill you prematurely, and then you won’t have enough time to finish what you started.

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