Chronic Stress/Burnout

We live in times when being busy is often seen as a badge of honour. For many, the concept of ‘work/life balance’ sounds like fiction; the demands of the day are overwhelming, both at work and at home. If you’re feeling trapped on the hamster-wheel of “doing” and find you don’t have time for “being”, you may also find yourself wondering if you are on the pathway to burnout.

Chronic Stress & Burnout

Signs of Chronic Stress/Burnout

Emotional exhaustion
- Feeling like you’ve cared too much for too long
Emotional numbness
- low motivation, activities are less enjoyable
Feeling helplessness, trapped, like nothing you do matters, or like a failure
Negative outlook, irritability
Feeling drained/excessive fatigue
Frequent headaches or muscle tension
Changes in eating or sleep habits
Gastrointestinal problems
Procrastination
Social withdrawal/isolation

How Therapy Can Help

The pathway to recovering from chronic stress/burnout is often not a straight line. We must be patient with ourselves and remember the condition evolved over a long period; healing will involve learning and practicing new skills, which also takes time.

Working with a therapist can help you begin to understand the root causes so that these can be addressed. Together with your therapist, you can begin to explore options related to managing stressors, exploring your values, and learn to identify what is/is not within your control. Many clients are also supported with learning new skills, such as setting and holding boundaries and to beginning to ask for support from others. We may also explore ways to avoid finding yourself feeling this way again in the future.

If this is something you would like to work on with me, I encourage you to contact me for a free 15-minute consultation.

A Compassionate & Tailored Approach

At Prairie Crocus Counselling, I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where you can process your experiences and rebuild a sense of well-being. Each session is personalized to your needs, helping you find clarity and solutions that work for your unique circumstances.

START YOUR JOURNEY

Ready to Begin?

Facing chronic stress and burnout can feel overwhelming, but taking the first step toward recovery is a powerful act of self-care. Whether you’re seeking balance, support to set boundaries, or tools to manage life’s demands, we’re here to help you reclaim your well-being.

Book a Free 15-Minute Consultation to explore how we can work together to bring clarity and calm back into your life.

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Reach out today to learn more about our services and how we can support your journey toward healing and growth. We’re here to help you take the next step.

Prairie Crocus Counselling & Consulting is located on the original lands of the Annishanabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples and the homeland of the Red River Metis Nation, now known as Treaty 1 territory. We acknowledge that the water we survive upon is sourced from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation.

We acknowledge that here on Turtle Island, for as long as the sun shines, the grasses grow, and the rivers flow, we are all Treaty people. Let us all work together toward what could have always been.

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