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How do you pull yourself out of burnout after a traumatic relationship?

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ncaibu · 09/02/2026 22:15

Just that really.
How do you process and move on from the trauma of an emotionally abusive relationship when you feel so burntout by life?
I'm so tired and life feels monotonous. I've either lost all interest in doing anything or just don't have the emotional energy to do anything except get through each day. I don't think I'm depressed, just tired and burnt out. I have young kids so don't have any free time to do anything for myself.

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newornotnew · 10/02/2026 02:57

It takes time to heal. I don't think you can force it, if you need rest you need rest.
Start with the basics of good health - food, sleep, exercise. Watch and read comforting things. Do low-key things with trusted, supportive people.
Don't expect an immediate bounce back.

Realisation14 · 10/02/2026 07:30

Do you work? If so can you get a sick line for stress? You really need slowness, lots of things that really bring you small sparks of joy or even contentment. Walking is a good place to start, with music. Comfort TV shows nothing high paced in terms of storyline, reading, something creative like drawing, painting, colouring, knitting, sewing, a jigsaw puzzle.

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