In this episode of the CareForBrains Podcast, Eric dives into a burnout symptom that often flies under the radar: emotional fatigue — that strange numbness you feel even when life finally gives you a break.
🧠 What is Emotional Fatigue? It’s not sadness. It’s not stress. It’s that “meh” feeling that creeps in when your emotional battery is drained from school, family tension, social pressure, or just existing in overdrive for too long. Even things that once brought joy — music, shows, friends — feel like too much.
🎮 Storytime Moment Eric shares a personal moment when even the idea of logging onto a fun game night with friends felt overwhelming. No energy to laugh, no motivation to engage — just guilt and emptiness.
🎧 Why Listen? This episode is a reminder: you’re not alone. Emotional fatigue is real, and it doesn't mean you’re lazy or broken. Tune in to explore what it means, how to spot it, and why even the fun stuff can feel like work sometimes.
🛑 Takeaway: It's okay to pause. Even joy takes energy — and rest is recovery, not weakness.
➡️ Listen now and learn how to recognize emotional fatigue before it sneaks up on you.
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