117. Why Do I Feel So Stuck? 3 Ways to Break the Cycle of Depression, Anxiety Symptoms & Burnout

Practical Solutions for PTSD | Anxiety Symptoms, Seasonal Depression, Isolation, Stress, Guilt, Boundaries, Loneliness · Sep 22, 2026 · 14m

Do you feel stuck in a cycle of depression, anxiety, stress, or burnout, knowing what you need to do but unable to find the energy to do it?

When PTSD, depression, anxiety symptoms, stress, or burnout take over, even simple things can feel overwhelming. You may feel emotionally exhausted, isolated, shut down, or struggle with trouble focusing.

But you don’t have to go from frozen to fully operational all at once.

In this episode of Practical Solutions for PTSD, I’m sharing 3 things that have helped me break the depression cycle again and again:

1. Take small steps. Focus on the next doable…