Jana Cook has suffered from burnout twice in her professional career.

Both episodes began with a gradual onset of signs and symptoms — including trouble sleeping, extreme fatigue and difficulty completing basic tasks — which culminated in having to take up to six months’ leave from her corporate job to recover.

“In both instances there was a tipping point — a moment in time where I just kind of felt like I ‘broke,”‘ said Cook, who currently lives in Claresholm, Alta.