internal restlessness’ and a fired-up nervous system – in itself connected to emotional burnout. When my diagnosing psychiatrist explained this to me, it was like the heavens opened, and I could hear the angelic echo of ‘hallelujah.’ Finally, I understood the cause of my frequent mental exhaustion, and why I often prefer to listen, rather than talk.Don’t get me wrong – having a busy brain that runs at x 1.5 speed can also be a huge asset.
I’m the queen of ideas, from brainstorming to problem solving to matchmaking (I have a mental Rolodex of single friends and have orchestrated four successful relationships to date).But an ever-running mind has caused some major headaches over the years.
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