Burnout & Stress
When you’re the person everyone relies on, you know how to keep going, solve problems, and get things done even when you’re tired. But chronic stress takes a toll on your body. When you’re burned out, you may feel hopeless, defeated, exhausted, or like you’re going through the motions. Even when you have time to rest, it’s hard to slow down without feeling guilty or thinking through your to-do list.
Together, we’ll look at what's creating the exhaustion, whether that's perfectionism, people pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries, or repeatedly pushing through fatigue. You'll have support to find ways to care for yourself and approach your responsibilities without running yourself into the ground.
Therapy can help you feel more like yourself again, no matter how long you’ve been burned out.
types of Burnout:
Occupational Burnout: Common in high-stress professions, this type of burnout stems from workplace demands, long hours, and feeling undervalued or overworked.
Caregiver Burnout: This occurs when the responsibilities of caring for others—whether it’s a family member, patient, or loved one—become overwhelming and emotionally exhausting.
Emotional Burnout: Often linked to relationship stress or personal challenges, this burnout is characterized by feeling emotionally drained, unmotivated, and disconnected from others.
Social Burnout: Arising from constant social obligations or pressures, this burnout leads to feelings of isolation, irritation, and the desire to withdraw from social interactions.
Common Symptoms of Burnout for high achievers:
Constant exhaustion: Waking up tired, even after a full night's sleep.
Difficulty switching off: Your brain seems to never turn off even when you try to relax or rest and is always thinking about the next thing.
Brain fog: Increased forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating, and struggling to complete tasks that once felt easy.
Low tolerance for stress: Small inconveniences suddenly feeling overwhelming.
Increased irritability: Feeling unusually impatient, frustrated, or resentful toward others.
Emotional depletion: Having very little emotional energy left for friends, family, or personal relationships.
Loss of enjoyment: Hobbies, social plans and activities you once enjoyed feel like obligations.
Operating on autopilot: Getting through the day and checking all the boxes and feeling present.
Social withdrawal: Canceling plans, avoiding messages, or feeling disconnected from people when you are physically present
Guilt around rest: Feeling unproductive or anxious when there is nothing that needs immediate attention.
Physical stress symptoms: Frequent headaches, muscle tension, digestive issues, or persistent fatigue.
Declining confidence: Questioning competence or feeling increasingly ineffective despite continued accomplishments.
Fantasies of escape: Daydreaming about disappearing for a few days, turning off the phone, or having absolutely no one need anything.
Feeling unlike yourself: A noticeable shift in motivation, emotional capacity, or ability to experience joy.