How to Know if You’re Burned Out—or Just Disconnected

You’re exhausted. Maybe even numb. You forget things, zone out, or wonder why nothing feels quite right—even if life “looks good on paper.”

Is it burnout? Is it depression? Or are you just disconnected from yourself?

A person exhausted

In therapy, I help clients tease apart these questions—not to label, but to understand.

Burnout often shows up in high-achieving, caregiving women who are used to pushing through. It can mask itself as fatigue, irritability, brain fog, or disconnection from your own needs and emotions.

Sometimes what looks like burnout is really a part of you going offline to protect you. In Internal Family Systems, we work with those parts—not against them. We explore how they've been trying to keep you afloat and find more sustainable ways to meet your needs.

When you’re burned out or emotionally shut down, it doesn’t mean you’re doing life wrong. It means something needs tending.

Feeling off but unsure why? Let’s talk about what your mind and body might be asking for. Contact someone now.