What is an emotional burnout syndrome?

Emotional burnout is a state of mental, physical or emotional exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. Burnout is usually associated with being stuck in a rut and constant overexertion, which eventually culminates in a complete neglect of one's daily activities, an aversion and unwillingness to do anything. Burnout is a peculiar response to the external factors of life, a protective reaction of the organism, which is expressed in the form of complete or partial emotions elimination.