Emilio has devoted his life to teaching in urban schools.After a particularly stressful period in which several of his programs were eliminated, Emilio began to act exhausted mentally and physically, and he began skipping all the extra activities he had sponsored in the past.Emilio is showing the symptoms of:

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Emilio is exhibiting signs of burnout, which is characterized by physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress or frustration. Skipping activities he previously enjoyed is a common indicator of burnout. Posttraumatic stress disorder (A) typically stems from a traumatic event, and dissociative disorders (D) involve disruptions in memory, identity, or consciousness. Type A personality (C) is a behavioral pattern characterized by competitiveness, urgency, and an increased risk of stress-related illnesses. While Emilio may exhibit some of these traits, they do not fully explain his symptoms.

Emilio Has Devoted His Life to Teaching in Urban Schools