Top 5 Signs of Burnout in Women
If you’re a woman in your 40s or beyond, chances are you’ve spent decades giving your energy to others—whether that’s family, work, caregiving, or community. Somewhere along the way, you may have lost sight of your own needs. Burnout isn’t just about being tired, it’s about feeling depleted at your core.
What Is Burnout?
Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress or overwhelm. It can sneak up on you slowly, often mistaken for “just being busy” or “doing what needs to be done.” But left unaddressed, burnout can affect your health, relationships, and quality of life.
5 Signs You Might Be Experiencing Burnout
Constant fatigue – No matter how much rest you get, you still feel exhausted.
Increased irritability or numbness – You find yourself snapping, withdrawing, or feeling emotionally flat.
Lack of motivation or joy – Things that used to excite you now feel like chores.
Mental fog – Difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness, or feeling scattered.
Physical symptoms – Headaches, digestive issues, chronic tension, or sleep problems.
Why Burnout Happens in Midlife
Midlife can be a time of invisible labor and shifting roles—aging parents, teenage kids, career changes, or identity transitions. Add societal pressure to “do it all,” and it's no wonder burnout is common for women in this stage of life.
How Therapy Can Help
Therapy provides a space to reconnect with yourself and reestablish boundaries. Together, we explore what’s fueling your burnout and help you create a life that supports, not drains, you.
At Helping Hands Counseling, I specialize in supporting women who are burnt out, overwhelmed, and ready to feel like themselves again.
