TL;DR: Burnout and anxiety can look surprisingly similar, especially when you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or struggling to switch off. The biggest difference is usually the pattern behind the symptoms: burnout tends to grow from prolonged workplace stress, while anxiety can follow you across different areas of life.

TL;DR: Childhood trauma can shape how safe closeness, trust, and conflict feel in adult relationships. These patterns may have once helped you cope, but they can become painful or limiting later in life.