Anxiety is more than just worry—it’s a full-body, full-mind experience that can leave you feeling overwhelmed, restless, and exhausted. It shows up in racing thoughts, chest tightness, irritability, and avoidance—not because you don’t care, but because it all feels too much. In this post, we unpack what anxiety really feels like, why it’s not just “being dramatic,” and how you can begin to manage it with real tools and self-compassion.

If you’ve been calling yourself lazy lately, pause. What you’re feeling might not be laziness—it might be burnout. And that’s not a flaw; it’s a signal. Burnout can look like exhaustion, disconnection, or just going through the motions. This post dives into what burnout really is, why it gets mislabeled, and how to start healing by giving yourself more compassion, not more pressure.

Welcome to Uplift, a space for real talk about mental health. I’m Jaymi, a licensed clinical social worker and founder of Vertical Healing. This blog is where I share grounded insights, practical tools, and compassionate reflections on everything from anxiety and burnout to boundaries and self-worth. If you’re craving honest conversations and support for your emotional journey, you’re in the right place.