Stress, Burnout, and Overwhelm
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Thanks to advances in neuroscience, we understand the impact of stress better than ever and have improved treatment approaches. It can be easier. We can help.
Stress is your nervous system’s natural response to demanding situations. In small doses, it’s critical as it helps you focus and gives you the burst of energy you need to address the issue at hand. But when faced with such situations day after day, stress becomes chronic, and chronic stress comes with a host of mental, physical, and emotional symptoms.
Stress, overwhelm, and burnout can leave you feeling edgy, irritable, cynical, and unmotivated. It’s hard to concentrate, make decisions, and stay on task. You feel annoyed, frazzled, and like if anyone asks you do to one more thing, you’re going to lose it. You might fantasize about quitting your job or running away from your life.
Want to learn more?
Check out some of the resources below!
Websites
- The Mayo Clinic’s stress management webpages
- HelpGuide’s info page on burnout
- Podcast series: The Feminist Survival Project
Books
- Burnout by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski
- The Stress Prescription by Elissa Epel
- Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab