There is no gentle way to say this: a lot of people are tired right now. The world feels loud, unpredictable, and heavy in a way that seeps into our bodies, not just our thoughts. Many of us are carrying a constant, low-level hum of anxiety, grief, or dread in the background of our days. If you’ve noticed yourself feeling more irritable, more numb, more overwhelmed, or more withdrawn, it makes sense. These are not personal failures. These are nervous systems trying to survive
