In this episode of #FeelingsMatter, hosts Michelle Stinson Ross and Tina Schweiger are joined by Heather Hampton to explore the emotion of being tired. The conversation distinguishes between physical tiredness and emotional fatigue, with all three hosts sharing their personal experiences with emotional exhaustion, particularly in relation to depression and mental health. They discuss coping strategies and the importance of support when experiencing this draining emotion.
Episode Highlights:
- Heather describes emotional tiredness as feeling "like slogging through waist deep mud in the dark," where everyday tasks require extra focus and energy despite maintaining outward appearances
- Michelle explains how being emotionally tired can be an early warning sign of depression for her, prompting her to be vigilant when tiredness persists even after physical rest
- Tina differentiates between situational tiredness (temporary irritations) and long-term tiredness connected to chronic health conditions, noting her experience with a decade of fatigue caused by medication side effects
- The hosts discuss the cultural stigma that equates rest with laziness, sharing how they sometimes need explicit permission from others to take necessary breaks
- Key takeaway: When someone makes a request, there are three valid responses - yes, no, or counter offer - and learning to accept "no" as a complete answer is crucial for supporting those experiencing emotional fatigue
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Podcast theme music by
Dubush Miaw from
PixabayThis episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and produced at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.
This episode is sponsored by
FeelWise - bridging the gap between reflection and resilience, offering practical tools to help people overcome obstacles, embrace change, and grow stronger emotionally.
https://www.feel-wise.com/Don’t miss a moment of the conversation, subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform
