Sobbing in Silence: A Real Story of Burnout and Healing

I was struggling.  Two young children, a stressful part-time job, building up my own business, a mediocre supportive husband, a house sale and move.  Sobbing quietly in my room so that my children wouldn’t hear – I felt completely hollowed out and beyond exhaustion.

Emotional burnout doesn’t always arrive with a bang—it creeps in quietly.   This is what happened to me. I didn't initially pick up that I was more irritable than usual, that I was struggling to concentrate, or that I was going through the motions of life. Tasks that I once did with ease started feeling overwhelming. Sleep wasn't recharging me. I was in the deep fog of my burnout and failed to see the flag early.

For many, burnout stems from constantly giving to others—whether through work, caregiving, or simply being the emotional anchor in relationships—without enough time to refill your own cup. It’s not laziness or weakness; it’s your body and spirit waving a red flag, asking for help. 

Healing from emotional burnout requires you to tune in and seek support.  Gentle, holistic approaches like kinesiology, herbal medicine, and Australian Bush flower essences, can help you begin to reconnect with the body’s wisdom and restore emotional balance. These tools don’t just treat symptoms; they help uncover the deeper energetic imbalances that contribute to burnout.

I reached out for help and through emotional and energetic healing, found my balance again.  You don’t have to wait until you’re sobbing quietly in your room to take action. If any part of this resonates with you, I hope it is the gentle nudge you need to pause and check in with yourself. Emotional burnout is real, and healing is possible. If you're curious about how holistic support might help, please reach out or simply start by giving yourself permission to rest.