19/02/2026
One of the most common things I hear in clinic is, “I didn’t realise how stressed I was until I couldn’t cope anymore.”
And I get it, it’s so easy to assume that if we’re still functioning, still getting things done, that our body must be managing.
The truth is, it’s usually compensating. Stress hormones keep us moving, focused, productive… they make exhaustion feel manageable, at least for a while.
Until one day, it isn’t. By the time people feel like they’ve “suddenly” crashed, their system has often been under pressure for months, even years.
You don’t need to hit a breaking point to justify support. Your body is already talking to you, long before the crash comes.
Those early signals, the foggy thinking, the low motivation, feeling wired but constantly tired, struggling to switch off at night, or feeling like you’re “running on empty” even though you’ve done everything “right”, they’re all communication.
✨ They’re your body saying, “I need a moment. I need support. I’m carrying too much load.” ✨
These symptoms signal that your system has been adapting for too long, quietly compensating, and asking for space to recover.
The sooner we listen, the sooner we can start rebuilding energy, restoring resilience, and helping your body feel steady again.
If this feels familiar, drop me a message or comment STRESS, let’s start the conversation and figure out what your body is really asking for. 🌱
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