When You’ve Been Strong for Too Long
Burnout isn’t just about stress or a heavy workload. It’s what happens when you spend years pushing through emotional pain, meeting expectations, and holding everything together, while silently running out of energy inside. Maybe you’ve noticed:
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You feel constantly overwhelmed or mentally drained
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You no longer recognise yourself : you feel flat, numb, or detached
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Rest doesn’t restore you, your system can’t switch off
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You’re irritable, on edge, or close to tears for no clear reason
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You keep functioning for others, but inside you feel empty
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You’re starting to wonder if past experiences are catching up with you
This isn’t lack of resilience. It’s emotional exhaustion. It’s your system’s way of saying: you can’t keep carrying this alone.
Why Burnout Isn’t the Real Problem
For many people, burnout is a symptom of deeper emotional strain. It often comes from:
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Perfectionism and self-pressure
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Feeling responsible for everyone else
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Suppressed emotions and unprocessed stress
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Growing up without emotional support
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Trauma that the mind managed, but the body still holds
Together, we explore what led you here; not to blame the past, but to release what’s still weighing you down and restructure your life in a way that actually aligns with your values.
How Therapy Helps
In our work together, we can explore:
- Understand what your body and mind are trying to tell you
- Regulate your nervous system and relieve emotional overload
- Heal emotional patterns that fuel exhaustion
- Set boundaries without guilt
- Reconnect with your needs, your identity, and your energy
If past experiences or trauma are part of your story, I may integrate EMDR therapy to help process unresolved emotional material so you’re no longer held back by it.
You Don’t Need to Push Through Anymore
Burnout isn’t a weakness. It’s a sign you’ve been surviving alone for too long. With the right support, healing is possible, not just coping.
If you’re ready to feel like yourself again, I offer a safe space to begin. Book your consultation here.
If you’d like to explore more about burnout and healing, consider these resources:
