Burnout or Trauma Response? Why You’re Not Lazy, You’re Fried AF
Therapy Intensives, Hyper Independence, Burnout Recovery Jessica Brooks, LMHC Therapy Intensives, Hyper Independence, Burnout Recovery Jessica Brooks, LMHC

Burnout or Trauma Response? Why You’re Not Lazy, You’re Fried AF

Exhaustion doesn’t mean you’re lazy, it means your nervous system is fried. For hyper-independent women, what looks like “burnout” is often a trauma response dressed up as hustle. In this post, we break down the signs, why “just rest” doesn’t work, and how EMDR intensives can help you finally breathe without guilt.

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The Hyper-Independent Woman: 7 Signs You Might Be One (and Why It’s Probably Trauma in a Trench Coat)
Therapy Intensives, Hyper Independence, EMDR Jessica Brooks, LMHC Therapy Intensives, Hyper Independence, EMDR Jessica Brooks, LMHC

The Hyper-Independent Woman: 7 Signs You Might Be One (and Why It’s Probably Trauma in a Trench Coat)

If you can’t rest without guilt, refuse to rely on others, and feel like you always have to prove yourself, you might be stuck in hyper-independence. This blog dives into the signs, the trauma behind it, and how to finally let go of the ‘strong one’ identity before burnout takes over.

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