
Is This Quiet Burnout? Signs You’re a High-Achiever in Survival Mode
Feeling numb, exhausted, or disconnected despite keeping up with life? You may be experiencing quiet burnout—a hidden form of emotional exhaustion common in high-achieving adults, especially women with anxiety, ADHD, or unresolved trauma. In this post, Prince George, VA therapist Leah Harlan, LPC explores the signs of high-functioning burnout, the neuroscience behind it, and how trauma-informed therapy can help you rediscover joy, safety, and wonder.