28/03/2026
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Have you ever heard of functional freeze? It’s that quiet state where you’re still doing everything you’re supposed to—showing up, replying, getting through the day—but inside, something feels paused, like you’re emotionally stuck while life keeps moving. You’re not falling apart, but you’re not fully okay either, and that’s what makes it hard to explain. It’s carrying a weight you can’t name, feeling tired in a way sleep doesn’t fix, and wondering why even simple things feel heavy. But maybe it’s not that you’re failing—maybe it’s your mind and heart asking for a kind of rest you’ve been denying for too long.
— Balt