Stress and burnout are often spoken about as if they are the same. In reality, they are different experiences. Stress usually involves feeling pressured, overwhelmed, or stretched too much. Burnout is a deeper state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion. A person with burnout may feel drained, detached, and unable to recover well. Even rest may not feel fully restorative in burnout. This is why burnout should not be reduced to ordinary tiredness. Understanding the difference can improve self-awareness and early intervention. It also helps people take prolonged exhaustion more seriously. Recognising burnout early may help prevent deeper distress over time. #StressVsBurnout#BurnoutAwareness #MentalHealthMatters#EmotionalExhaustion #MentalWellbeing