Understanding and recovering from empath fatigue
It's not just tiredness — it's a deep depletion that happens when you've been carrying emotional weight for too long.
Sleep doesn't restore your energy
Everything feels like it requires more effort than you have
You feel emotionally numb or disconnected
Simple decisions feel overwhelming
You need solitude but it doesn't fully recharge you
Empath Fatigue Happens When You're Carrying More Than Your Share
Relief comes from releasing the load, not resting harder.