When people feel stuck, they often blame themselves first. But what looks like laziness may be exhaustion, fear, perfectionism, shutdown or emotional overwhelm.
Many people who come to therapy carry a quiet belief that they are lazy, broken or falling behind.
Underneath, there is often exhaustion, anxiety, unmet emotional needs and a nervous system that has been on for too long.
You are not lazy. You may be tired in ways that rest alone cannot fix.
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Kristine
PACFA registered psychotherapist and counsellor working relationally with people navigating emotional overwhelm, burnout, identity shifts, grief and life transitions.
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