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Reaching into the Mental Toolbox: Self-Care for Burnout

Reaching into the Mental Toolbox: Self-Care for Burnout

Melissa Plantz2026-10-24T07:16:46+00:00October 24th, 2026|Anxiety, Depression, Featured, Individual Counseling|

Burnout can happen to anyone. When responsibilities pile up and you do not have enough capacity to recover before the next big one, or you are in a loop of continuous stress, burnout can lead to physical and mental issues. If you are in a season of chaos and overwhelming responsibilities, reach into your mental health toolbox and learn more about self-care for burnout. Signs of Burnout Burnout can happen to caregivers, employees, small business owners, parents, and students. Anyone with no time to fully rest and recover can experience the symptoms of burnout. The important thing is to take note of how your body responds to chronic stress before it makes you sick so that you can counter it with self-care for burnout. Tiredness and fatigue – a weariness that doesn’t go away after you sleep. Anger or irritability – short-fused and agitated with the world. Feelings of dread – for some, it could be the Sunday-night dread, leading to a new week. Trouble concentrating – unable to concentrate or focus on tasks, and often forgetful. Headaches – frequent headaches that may worsen with other medical conditions. Unexplained body aches – tense muscles or stress-induced digestive problems. Sleep issues – sleeping too much or not enough, but still feeling tired. Anxiety and depression – increased risk of developing anxiety and depression, or symptoms may worsen. Not everyone in burnout will experience all of these signs. Speak to your primary care physician or a counselor if you suspect your stress has led to burnout. Self-Care for Burnout: Tips If you feel that you are stuck in a loop of never-ending responsibilities, you need a Plan B. Think of your mental health toolbox as an effective storehouse of self-care tips. Pull these suggestions out when you need them, choose the [...]

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3 key coping mechanisms for stress

3 key coping mechanisms for stress

Jennifer Kooshian2025-10-11T06:48:26+00:00September 30th, 2024|Anger Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Featured, Personal Development, Psychological Testing|

What is stress? We encounter many situations in life where we feel under pressure or under threat. Those situations can be as varied as having a lot of work to do and working under tight deadlines, experiencing relational distress such as when there’s conflict in your family, going through a divorce or separation, experiencing a serious illness, being bullied, going through job loss or financial difficulty, or the loss of a loved one. Sometimes, even what we would typically consider positive life changes and events, such as going for a vacation, finding and moving into a bigger house, getting married, or getting a promotion at work can be significant sources of stress. When we experience these and many other things, we can become stressed. Speaking with a professional at Frisco Christian Counseling can help you navigate these stressors and find healthy ways to cope. One way to understand stress is to see it as how we react when are under pressure or feeling threatened in a situation that seems beyond our ability to manage or control. When you feel stressed, your body produces stress hormones that trigger the ‘fight or flight’ response and activate your immune system to enable you to respond quickly to dangerous or threatening situations. This ‘fight or flight’ response causes respiratory, cardiovascular, and nervous system changes, such as giving you a temporary burst of energy, making you breathe rapidly, making your heart beat faster, or making you sweat and your muscles tense up. The problem emerges when this stress response is triggered frequently and without relief. When that happens, stress can harm your mental health. One important aspect of stress is that we all deal with it in different ways. In fact, what we consider stressful will vary between individuals, as does the ability to [...]

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How to Better Understand Teen Depression

How to Better Understand Teen Depression

Jennifer Kooshian2025-10-11T06:49:32+00:00November 29th, 2023|Christian Counseling For Teens, Depression, Family Counseling, Featured|

It is normal for all of us to go through ups and downs – teenagers included. A teen’s sad feelings can last several days and during this time they may have trouble eating, sleeping, concentrating well, or feeling motivated. But keep in mind that teen depression is more than simply feeling sad or experiencing moodiness. It is a significant mental health condition that deserves attention, and Frisco Christian Counseling can provide the support and care needed to address it. Differences between everyday sadness and teen depression. Telling the difference between when your teen is simply feeling down in the dumps and when they are experiencing depression can be difficult. Parents are advised to start with these questions: Regarding time. For how long have the emotions and changes to behavior lasted? If your child is displaying sadness or behavior that resembles them when they are overly tired and irritable for more than 14 days, then it may be depression. Regarding intensity. How strong are these emotions, and are they present all the time, or do they come and go? Regarding impact. Is your teen’s schoolwork, friendships, enjoyment of life, level of participation in routine activities, or physical health being affected by these emotions? It is important to know that if depression is not treated in your teen can have long-term consequences. If you are worried about your child, then know it is important for you to look for the signs of depression. As with many things, the earlier a professional can intervene the more your child will benefit. Be encouraged to know that teen depression is often treated successfully. Teens are good at recognizing how new skills can help them manage problems and actively managing the signs of depression make it far less likely that it will come back. Signs [...]

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Understanding Depression from a Christian Perspective

Understanding Depression from a Christian Perspective

Joanna Kucherera2025-05-17T07:32:02+00:00July 7th, 2022|Depression, Featured, Individual Counseling|

In Psalm 42:11, the psalmist speaks to himself, saying “Why so downcast O my soul? Why the unease within me?” He gives himself the advice of putting his trust in the LORD, reminding himself that God is steady when everything else is in turmoil. Throughout the Psalms, and the rest of the Scriptures, there are honest and raw accounts of people engaged in battles with depression, sometimes to the point of despair, all of which can help in understanding depression. People have been battling depression for centuries, well before there was the research or the framework of understanding that we currently have. Despite this, there is still much conflict and a lack of understanding in the area of emotions and how to integrate spiritual concepts with psychological research. A compassionate counselor at Frisco Christian Counseling can help you explore both the psychological and spiritual aspects of depression, providing a holistic approach to healing. Fear and shame abound where there is a lack of understanding and educating yourself on the topic of depression can make you a valuable resource for friends, family, or even yourself. What Is Depression? Depression is different from just being sad or down. Certainly, these moods are a part of depression, but depression is a disorder that may or may not be rooted in brain chemistry, meaning that a person cannot just “snap out of it.” Called MDD (Major Depressive Disorder) or clinical depression, a person experiencing this will feel low energy, low enthusiasm, an unwillingness to engage in day-to-day tasks and may feel an overwhelming sense of defeat, sadness, and hopelessness. It may even have regular thoughts of suicide. It is very important to note that depression does not always have a logical cause. People may experience depression because of going through a traumatic or [...]

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