There’s a kind of tired that goes beyond lack of sleep.
It’s the kind that settles into your bones. That feeling of carrying too much, for too long.

The mental load. The expectations. The quiet pressure to keep going, no matter what.

You get through the day. You get stuff done. But inside, it feels like there’s no room to breathe.

You’re Not Lazy. You’re Carrying Too Much

We don’t talk about this enough.

That invisible heaviness that comes from always being the one who copes. The one who organises. The one who remembers, who reassures, who keeps everything running.

And when you're that person, it’s easy to forget yourself.

You might notice:

Snapping at people you care about, then feeling guilty
Lying awake thinking about things no one else even knows you’re managing
Feeling low, irritable, or just... flat
Finding joy harder to reach — like it’s behind a screen
Longing for a break but not knowing how to take one

This doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re overwhelmed. And being overwhelmed is not a personal flaw — it’s a sign something needs care.

Signs of Burnout You Might Be Ignoring

Sometimes it looks like being efficient.
Sometimes it sounds like “I’m fine.”
Sometimes it hides in the way you keep saying yes — even when your chest is tight and your energy is gone.

And when you’re used to coping, it’s easy to ignore the signs.

But your body notices. Your nervous system notices.
And eventually, it asks you to listen.

You Weren’t Meant to Carry It All Alone

Here’s the thing.
Being strong doesn’t mean never needing help.
Being dependable doesn’t mean you don’t get tired.
Being capable doesn’t mean you don’t feel broken sometimes.

It’s okay to soften. To rest. To say, “This is heavy, and I need a minute.”

Even if nothing around you changes straight away, giving yourself permission to feel is a powerful first step.

Simple Ways to Lighten the Mental Load

If this resonates, you don’t need a total life overhaul.
Just small, steady shifts.

Like:

Saying no without guilt (even once)
Taking ten quiet minutes in the morning before the day starts
Letting someone else help, even if they don’t do it your way
Pausing when your chest feels tight and asking, “What do I need right now?”

These aren’t indulgent. They’re essential.

How Hypnotherapy Can Help You Recover from Burnout

At Trancespire, I support people who are tired of being everything to everyone — and who just want to feel more like themselves again.

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy isn’t about digging through your past or analysing everything. It’s about helping you:

Find small steps forward that feel doable
Let go of the mental clutter and constant overthinking
Reconnect with calm, even in the middle of the chaos
Rest in a safe, focused trance state where your brain can begin to repair itself

You don’t have to explain it all perfectly.
You don’t have to have a plan.

Just bring yourself — exactly as you are.

A Gentle Reminder

You’re allowed to stop holding the sky up.
You’re allowed to rest.
You’re allowed to ask for support — even if you’re usually the one giving it.

And if you’d like someone to walk beside you while you figure out what comes next — I’d be honoured.

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When It Feels Like Too Much: Understanding the Mental Load