Paula Miles

Feeling drained after socialising is often linked to emotional regulation, masking, and nervous system activation rather than personality alone.

Many people struggle to relax even when life feels stable. This article explores why anxiety, overthinking, and tension can persist despite the absence of obvious stressors.

End-of-year exhaustion isn’t about poor time management.It ’s about emotional load. As the year comes to an end, many people expect relief. The calendar slows down, emails quieten, and yet… instead of feeling restored, you may feel completely drained. You wake up tired, even after sleeping. Your motivation is low. Small tasks feel heavy. You might find yourself thinking: “What’s wrong with me? I should feel better by now.” This experience has a name: emotional exhaustion . Emotional...