Worn-Down
What is Worn-Down?
Long-term erosion of your capacity. Not a sudden crash but a gradual wearing away over time.
When you might feel worn-down
Worn-Down is a specific form of chronic, which itself is a type of persistent. You might experience this feeling in situations where persistent is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define worn-down.
Emotional Hierarchy
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Open Stress Response WheelRelated Emotions
Repeatedly exposed to the same stressor until you're diminished. Like stone worn...
Visible marks of long-term stress. You carry the accumulated weight of extended ...
Chronic muscular or emotional constriction. Your body holds stress in persistent...
Gripping or holding on with constant effort. Your jaw, shoulders, or whole being...
Loss of flexibility—physically, mentally, or emotionally. You've hardened as pro...
You've stopped fighting the stress. Acceptance has crossed into surrender or hop...