When Self-Care Feels Like Another Chore: Why Stress and Fatigue Aren’t Just in Your Head
We’ve all heard it before:
"You’re just stressed."
"Try some self-care."
"Maybe if you exercised more, you’d feel better."
And while stress is absolutely real - and can absolutely drain your energy - it’s not the whole story for everyone.
Sometimes fatigue isn’t just about your schedule or your mindset.
Sometimes it’s your thyroid.
Or your iron levels.
Or your blood sugar balance.
Or the relentless, invisible pressure of living in a world that judges bodies long before it listens to them.
The truth is, many people - especially those in larger bodies - are often dismissed when they seek support for fatigue.
Instead of a full assessment, they’re handed vague advice about managing stress or losing weight.
And the real, physical issues behind their exhaustion are overlooked.
It’s not in your head.
And it’s not your fault.
Living under constant stigma is exhausting.
Dealing with untreated health issues is exhausting.
Trying to "self-care" your way through medical gaslighting is exhausting.
No wonder you're tired.
This Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s time to rethink the stories we’ve been told about stress, energy, and health.
It’s time to make space for the full picture - without blame, shame, or quick fixes.
In our upcoming webinar, Navigating Stress and Fatigue, we’ll explore:
How stress and stigma impact your body
Common (and sometimes dismissed) medical contributors to chronic fatigue
Real, weight-neutral strategies to support your energy without sacrificing your mental health
Because you deserve care that sees all of you - not just your size, your stress level, or a number on a lab report.
Save the date: May 27th - Registration is open!
https://kerrifullerton.com/weight-neutral-webinars/
If you’re tired of feeling tired - and tired of being dismissed - I hope you’ll join us.
