high-functioning-depression:

Mentally exhausted

There are some signs that tell/warn you that you are mentally exhausted or drained.

1. Irritation.

You feel irritated rather quickly by minor things. The whole day you feel hopeless and you know you should do the best out of it. But you can‘t and that is frustrating. Instead of worrying take those „time outs“ to work on yourself, to make you feel better.

2. Low Motivation.

You can‘t bring yourself to do anything. But don‘t push yourself. Lay back and get on your right track before you overwork yourself.

3. Anxiety Attacks.

They happen more frequently and more random. The stress is overpowering you. Lay back and tend to your wounds. Find out what you need.

4. Sleeping Troubles.

Just because you are exhausted, doesn‘t meed your mind won‘t race the entire night preventing you from getting an healthy amount of sleep.

5. Upset.

Because of your low energy and your hightened sensitivity, you get upset my minor things rather quickly. It actually brings tears to your eyes. Don’t let yourself suffer.

6. Nausea.

You feel dizzy and nauseous almost all the time. You lack concentration and can’t eat, because everything tastes the same.

7. Crying.

You feel like crying all the time. You are oversensitive and you feel like the whole word is plotting against you. And your body only knows one thing of cleansing: crying.

8. Detachement.

You start to feel „comfortable numb“, meaning you stop feeling at all. You just pass by, nothing has an effect on you anymore.

As soon as you notice those signs, take some time off for self healing. Don’t go numb!