The Power of Mindfulness for Mental Balance

It often builds slowly, leaving you feeling numb, detached, and overwhelmed by even simple tasks. Unlike stress, burnout feels like a complete shutdown rather than overdrive. Recovery begins with recognizing the signs and giving yourself permission to rest and heal. You don’t have to go through it alone—support is available, and healing is possible.

What Burnout Really Feels Like

It often creeps in quietly, building over time until even basic tasks feel overwhelming. You may feel disconnected from yourself, numb to your surroundings, or emotionally drained no matter how much you rest. Unlike stress,

✅ Loss of Joy: Things you used to enjoy now feel like chores.

✅ Overthinking: You replay conversations or worries over and over in your mind.

✅ Neglecting Self-Care: You skip meals, showers, or sleep because you're too tired to care.

✅ Dreading the Day: You wake up anxious or defeated before the day even begins.

✅ Sleep Disturbances: You either can't sleep, or you sleep too much and still feel tired.

What Causes Burnout?

which can feel temporary and active, burnout leaves you feeling empty and shut down. You might lose motivation, struggle to focus, or feel like you're just going through the motions. It can impact your work, relationships, and overall quality of life. But burnout isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s your mind and body asking for care. Recovery starts with recognizing the signs and giving yourself space to heal

✅ Poor Boundaries: You say yes to everything, even when you're at your limit.

✅ Imposter Syndrome: You feel like a fraud, despite how hard you're working.

✅ Escapism: You turn to food, TV, alcohol, or scrolling to numb out.

✅ Lack of Patience: Even small inconveniences feel like huge problems.

How to Start Recovering from Burnout

This may mean setting boundaries, asking for help, or simply allowing yourself to slow down. You don’t have to push through it alone—support, healing, and balance are possible.

✅ Neglecting Relationships: You don’t have the energy to show up for the people you love.

✅ Tears Come Easily: You cry more than usual, or feel on the verge of tears constantly.

✅ Short Fuse: You snap at people, even when you don’t mean to.

✅ Existential Dread: You start asking, “What’s the point?” about everything.

Conclusion:

You are worthy of care, healing, and happiness. Depression is a chapter, not your whole story. With Mentana’s Depression Support Services, you can write a new chapter filled with strength and resilience.