Mom Burnout is Real- Learn How to Deal

In our world today, there are many aspects of parenting that can cause stress, anxiety, worry, and sometimes depression. All these symptoms can take a toll on parents, especially mothers, and lead to “mom burnout.”

“Mom burnout,” while not an official mental health condition, is a very real state of mental, emotional, and physical exhaustion. Intense childcare demands can result in detachment and a lack of fulfillment. It is the result of too much stress and not enough resources to properly cope with all the pressures.

How do you know if you are experiencing mom burnout? Some symptoms you might experience are:

 A consistent bad mood.

 Inability to control emotions.

 Feeling “touched out.”

 Difficulty thinking clearly.

 Loss of pleasure in parenting.

 Numbing with addictive behaviors.

 Declining physical health.

 Quickness to anger.

 Forgetting or avoiding important appointments.

As moms, we are trying to navigate all the physical, psychological, emotional, and relational changes that come with becoming a mom, all while raising our children and focusing on their needs. These days, many moms are also working outside of the home either part or full time. It is impossible to do it all at 100%, which can feel defeating and exhausting. If this is something you are struggling with, you are not alone! Talking to other moms experiencing similar levels of burnout can be comforting and empowering.

This Spring, we are running a group for moms seeking support and connection. If you are interested in learning more, please reach out by phone or email:

Caroline Dean-Smith

(484) 218 2209

cdeantherapist@gmail.com