Is This Anxiety or Am I Just Burnt the Hell Out?
You’re staring at the ceiling at 2am, your thoughts sound like a swarm of bees in a tin can, and your stomach is doing backflips for no reason. You ask yourself, Is this anxiety? Or am I just burnt the hell out?
Spoiler: It might be both. But let’s break it down.
Burnout vs. Anxiety: The Big-Ass Difference
First of all—burnout and anxiety are cousins at the dysfunctional family dinner, but they’re not the same beast.
Burnout feels like:
Your motivation has packed up and ghosted you
You’re numb or detached, even from things you used to care about
Every task feels like climbing a mountain in wet socks
You're exhausted, but sleep doesn’t help
You're running on fumes, resentment, and iced coffee
Anxiety feels like:
You’re jittery and on edge even when nothing’s “wrong”
Your chest is tight, and your stomach’s a disaster
Your brain won’t stop running worst-case scenarios
You have a never-ending to-do list playing in your head on loop
You're overthinking texts, emails, hell—even what you said at the damn drive-thru
Here's Where It Gets Messy
Sometimes burnout causes anxiety. Sometimes anxiety leads to burnout. Sometimes you're dealing with trauma responses wearing cute little productivity hats, trying to survive late-stage capitalism while pretending you’re fine.
If you’re saying things like:
“I’m so tired I could cry but I still feel guilty for resting”
“I have too much to do but I can’t make myself do it”
“Everything is overwhelming but I don’t know why”
—Yeah. You’re in the blender, my love.
A Quick Gut-Check (Be Honest With Yourself)
Ask yourself:
When was the last time I truly felt rested—not just slept, but rested?
Am I living my life… or surviving it on autopilot?
Do I feel like I’m in danger, even when I’m technically safe?
Does my body feel tense even during “downtime”?
Have I been through some sh*t and never really slowed down to heal from it?
If those questions hit a little too hard… welcome to the shadow side. I’m here for it. And I work with women like you every damn day.
Online Therapy in Texas That Gets It
Whether you're in Dallas, Houston, Austin, or tucked in somewhere in East Texas, I offer online therapy and telehealth counseling that meets you where you’re at—physically and emotionally.
I specialize in helping high-functioning, self-aware women who are exhausted from carrying the damn world. Whether it’s:
Anxiety that won’t shut up
Burnout from caregiving, working, or just existing in this world
Trauma that’s been stuffed down for too long
—We can walk through it together. Not with toxic positivity or bullshit coping tips—but with grounded, real-deal healing.
You Don’t Have to Be in Crisis to Get Support
You’re allowed to want more than just “not freaking out all the time.” You’re allowed to want to feel joy, rest, and ease—without guilt.
If this post hit a nerve, that’s your nervous system asking for help.
Ready to Unravel the Knot?
Book a free consultation with me. Let’s figure out if what you’re feeling is anxiety, burnout, trauma—or a beautifully tangled combo. And let’s start unknotting it—one brave, grounded, sacred step at a time.
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