You can be high-functioning and still be struggling.
You keep showing up.
You go to work. Take care of your family. Answer emails. Handle appointments. Meet deadlines. Solve problems.
But somewhere in the process, you stopped having much left for yourself.
Burnout can look like:
Constant exhaustion
Irritability
Feeling emotionally drained
Difficulty concentrating
Feeling guilty when resting
Becoming easily overwhelmed
Losing motivation
Resenting responsibilities you once handled easily
Feeling like everyone needs something from you
Difficulty saying no
Therapy can help you identify what's draining you, recognize patterns that contribute to burnout, strengthen boundaries, develop healthier coping strategies, and create space for your own needs.
The goal isn't simply teaching you how to tolerate more stress.
Sometimes the work is learning that you don't have to carry everything.