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You're Not Broken, You're Burned Out

October 22, 20252 min read

hands wrapped around a warm mug, symbolizing rest and reflection

You're Not Broken, You're Burned Out

You’ve been pushing through for so long, it feels normal to run on empty.

You’ve been doing everything “right.”

You show up. You hold it together. You keep everyone else from falling apart. But lately, it feels like your tank is always near empty — and you can’t remember the last time you felt rested without guilt.

The world keeps telling you to “find balance” or “practice self-care,” but let’s be honest — bubble baths don’t fix this level of exhaustion.

Burnout isn’t a lack of effort. It’s what happens when you’ve been living like effort is the only thing keeping you connected to others and safe from criticism.

You’re not lazy, ungrateful, or broken.

You’re tired. Tired from overthinking every interaction. Tired from being the one who always keeps the peace. Tired from holding it all together so no one else has to.

The truth is, you were never built to run on empty. You learned to. And now your body and mind are asking you to stop pretending that exhaustion is a personality trait.

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Healing isn’t about doing more.

It’s about remembering who you were before the world convinced you that your worth was based on how much you give and do for others.

Therapy helps you untangle what’s driving the exhaustion and rebuild at a pace that actually fits. Together, we find ways to rest without fear, say no without shame, and move toward a life that feels steady again — focused on what fits you and your life.

You don’t need a total overhaul. You just need space to breathe again.

If you’re ready to stop running on fumes...

Your sessions are private and judgment-free, focused on what fits your real life.

Schedule your free consultation — we’ll talk about what rest could look like for you.

Chris Prebble, MS, BSL, NCC, LPC, is a licensed therapist and owner of Prebble Counseling Services LLC, providing online therapy for adults, teens, and caregivers across Pennsylvania, Florida, and South Carolina. She helps high-achieving, emotionally exhausted people find calm, clarity, and connection through practical tools and real conversations that actually fit real life.

Christine Prebble, LPC

Chris Prebble, MS, BSL, NCC, LPC, is a licensed therapist and owner of Prebble Counseling Services LLC, providing online therapy for adults, teens, and caregivers across Pennsylvania, Florida, and South Carolina. She helps high-achieving, emotionally exhausted people find calm, clarity, and connection through practical tools and real conversations that actually fit real life.

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