13/03/2025
Not all mental health struggles look the way we expect them to. Sometimes, they show up in everyday habits—working too much, saying “yes” to everything, or feeling exhausted despite resting. While these behaviors might seem normal, they can often be ways of coping with deeper emotional distress.
Research shows that:
🧠 High-functioning anxiety can drive people to overwork and stay constantly busy to avoid discomforting thoughts.
🧠 Chronic people-pleasing is often linked to low self-esteem and a fear of rejection, which can stem from early life experiences.
🧠 Burnout, recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), results from prolonged stress and can lead to severe exhaustion, brain fog, and detachment.
Mental health struggles don’t always have visible signs, but that doesn’t make them any less real. Acknowledging these patterns is the first step toward healing. If any of this resonates with you, know that support is available, and taking care of your mental well-being is always worth it.
💬 Let’s talk—have you noticed these patterns in yourself or those around you?