The burnout syndrome has become an omnipresent specter in our performance-oriented society. With great sensitivity and precision, the author Fritz Helmut Hemmerich describes what prevents us from recharging our batteries. He always keeps the whole person in view without generalizing, as one thing becomes clear: a therapy can only be successful if it is tailored to the individual situation of each patient. Drawing on numerous examples from his decades of experience and research in this field, Dr. Hemmerich addresses questions such as: How can I recognize early on that I am heading towards a burnout situation? How does my mental state manifest in my body? What forms of therapy are available? In doing so, the author manages to present a medical textbook that is convincing due to its vivid representation, referencing current research.