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This blog shares articles on anxiety, life transitions, trauma, burnout, and stress, written by Louisville psychologist Dr. Katie DeShields. These posts are meant to offer clarity, context, and reassurance for people who want to better understand what they’re experiencing.
The Guilt Loop: Why Being Burned Out Feels Like A Personal Failure
You know you're exhausted. You can feel it in your body...the heaviness, the brain fog, the way even small tasks feel overwhelming. But instead of resting, you push harder. Because if you're struggling this much, it must mean you're not trying hard enough. Maybe you...
Is It Anxiety or Just My Personality?
You've been this way for as long as you can remember. The overthinking. The need to plan ahead. The way you anticipate problems before they happen. The constant mental checklist running in the background. Maybe people have even told you: "You're just a worrier."...
When Your Parent’s Approval Became Your Survival: Growing Up With a Narcissistic Parent and Anxiety
You're in a meeting at work. You've done good work. Solid project, on time, thoughtful execution. But instead of feeling accomplished, you're scanning your boss's face for disapproval. Did you miss something? Are they disappointed? Your chest tightens. Later, a friend...
Why You Struggle With Change: Your Childhood Blueprint
You've probably noticed that some people roll with life changes while others spiral. Some need every detail planned before moving forward; others jump without looking. These aren't personality quirks. They're patterns that were learned early, reinforced over time, and...
Burned Out and Wired: Understanding the Anxiety-Burnout Cycle
You fall into bed exhausted, but your mind won't stop. You replay conversations, mentally review tomorrow's to-do list, or lie awake thinking about everything you didn't get done. Your body is drained, but your brain refuses to quiet down. Or maybe you finally take a...
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