Am I burned out, or am I actually depressed? That's the question I'm unpacking this week. It’s a tough one, and if you’ve ever felt completely depleted and disconnected from your work, you’re not alone.
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🔹 The blurred line between therapist burnout and depression
🔹 Understanding burnout: the role of exhaustion, cynicism, and compassion fatigue
🔹 How resentment can be a warning sign that you need support
🔹 When burnout becomes a safety issue for both you and your clients
🔹 The physiological aspects of depression, including hormonal changes
🔹 The power of connection and why strong relationships are essential for healing
If you’ve been feeling stuck, exhausted, or questioning your next steps, this episode is for you. You deserve care, too.
📌 Practice Closure Guide – A free resource to help therapists navigate closing their practice:https://balanced-thunder-281.myflodesk.com/closureguide
📌 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988 for immediate support:https://988lifeline.org/
📌 NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Professional Support Resources for therapists and front line workers: https://www.nami.org/your-journey/frontline-professionals/health-care-professionals/confidential-and-professional-support/
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Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear your thoughts—send me a message or share with a fellow therapist who needs to hear this.
