Entry #36. Today's episode is particularly vulnerable, because I'm opening up about struggles I've had for months. I haven't been able to name it until now, but after a few recent sessions with my therapist, I've learned the name: emotional burnout. A result of steady stress over a long period of time, emotional burnout can happen to absolutely anyone, and it requires dedicated self care to heal from. I haven't started healing yet - I'm still in step one, which is realizing that I'm not okay. I hope this episode serves as both a marker in time and turning point for me, and also a wake-up call to anyone who may be listening who is experiencing the same thing.

See you next Monday x

SOURCES

https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/nursing-and-health-professions/emotional-exhaustion

https://www.healthline.com/health/emotional-exhaustion#outlook

https://www.choosingtherapy.com/emotional-burnout/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-upside-things/201908/how-deal-emotional-burnout?amp

https://www.betterup.com/blog/emotional-exhaustion

https://hbr.org/2020/04/how-to-refuel-when-youre-feeling-emotionally-drained

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