MENTALLY TIRED
When I think about being mentally tired, I think of a “brain fog” that makes simple tasks feel overwhelming and complex thoughts impossible to grasp. It’s the sensation of your mind running on empty, even after a full night’s sleep, leaving you feeling emotionally flat, irritable, and apathetic toward things you once enjoyed. This isn’t just a physical kind of fatigue that can be fixed with a nap; it’s a deep, cognitive exhaustion from prolonged stress or a high “mental load”. This mental drain can manifest physically through headaches, muscle tension, and changes in appetite, creating a vicious cycle where a tired mind makes the body feel tired, too.
I can certainly provide some concrete tips on how to cope with mental fatigue, including practical strategies for managing stress and reclaiming your focus.
Feeling so broken inside while expressing it as anger is a powerful and isolating experience. It’s a bit like a survival mechanism, where the brain perceives the deep hurt as a threat and responds with the fight-or-flight energy of anger, which can feel less vulnerable than sadness. This can push away the very people whose help you need, leaving you feeling more alone and misunderstood. This cycle often stems from a lifetime of repressing more tender emotions, learning that anger is the only safe way to communicate pain. Acknowledging this dynamic is a critical first step toward healing, even though the internal pain can feel overwhelming.
This is a deeply personal and difficult experience, but it’s an important one to explore. A lot of people find that journaling their thoughts can be a safe way to start understanding the anger and sadness better. You can also work with a professional who can help you gently uncover the sources of your emotional pain and guide you in expressing yourself in a way that feels more authentic. You are not broken, but healing is a process, and it doesn’t have to be done alone.