Hormonal burnout: When ‘just push through’ stops working
Published on: Jan. 5, 2026, 4 a.m. | Source: Times of India
Let’s be honest: we live in a world that loves grit. Keep going, don’t give up, power through — those are the messages everywhere. But at some point, that approach just doesn’t cut it. When stress drags on for too long — whether it’s work, family, or just life in general — you hit a wall. That wall is called burnout, and it’s not just about feeling tired or cranky. Burnout messes with your body, right down to your hormones. Scientists have found that chronic stress scrambles your hormonal pathways, especially those tied to cortisol and melatonin. The fallout? You end up exhausted, you can’t sleep, your mood tanks, and you just don’t bounce back like you used to. Once you get how burnout rewires your hormones, it’s clear why pep talks and sheer willpower don’t fix it. Real recovery takes more.
