You feel exhausted, irritable, and unable to concentrate. Your mind will not slow down, even when your body is begging for rest. Small responsibilities suddenly feel overwhelming, and you may wonder, “Why can’t I handle things the way I used to?” Anxiety, burnout, and emotional overload can feel very similar. Each can affect your energy, mood, sleep, concentration, and ability to manage everyday responsibilities. However, understanding what may be contributing to these feelings can help you...

Relationships can shape the way we see ourselves. In a healthy relationship, you should be able to grow while still remaining connected to your own values, needs, interests, and identity. In a difficult or emotionally unhealthy relationship, however, you may slowly begin to lose touch with the person you once were. This loss of self rarely happens all at once. It often develops gradually through repeated criticism, emotional manipulation, conflict, dismissal, or pressure to keep the peace....

BY JEN MAKIN, CMHC Boundaries are hard. I am the first one to admit this. I continue to navigate them in my own personal life. Some...