The Verywell Mind Podcast How to Deal With Crisis Fatigue By Amy Morin, LCSW Amy Morin, LCSW Amy Morin, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and international bestselling author. Her books, including "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do," have been translated into more than 40 languages. Her TEDx talk, "The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong," is one of the most viewed talks of all time. Learn about our editorial process Published on July 01, 2022 Print Verywell / Julie Bang Table of Contents View All Table of Contents Friday Fix: Episode 181 More About the Podcast On The Verywell Mind Podcast, Amy Morin, LCSW, shares the “Friday Fix”—a short episode featuring a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern. Follow Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts Friday Fix: Episode 181 When we’re faced with a crisis, our bodies and our minds gear up to tackle the challenge. Then, when the crisis is resolved, we go back into our normal state of being. Our bodies weren’t meant to stay in a heightened state of alert over a long period of time. So when a crisis doesn’t end fast enough, we grow weary and get what’s known as crisis fatigue. The pandemic is an example of a prolonged crisis that has led to many people developing crisis fatigue. It causes a long list of physical and emotional symptoms that can interfere with your daily life. Of course, the pandemic isn’t the only crisis some people are facing. There’s a variety of other issues topping the headlines right now that have ignited heated debates and sheer panic. As a result, many people are going to be experiencing crisis fatigue in the coming weeks and months—even if they didn’t get it from the pandemic. And while you can’t always take steps to resolve a crisis, you can take steps to address how you respond to it. If you’ve developed crisis fatigue, you’re not alone. It’s important to note that crisis fatigue doesn’t mean you’re insensitive, you lack mental strength or you’ve done anything wrong. It just means your body and your mind are having trouble coping with a prolonged state of distress—which is normal. On today’s episode of The Verywell Mind Podcast, I share a science-backed strategy that can help you cope with crisis fatigue. Why Am I Always Tired?—Common Causes of Fatigue and What to Do More About the Podcast The Verywell Mind Podcast is available across all streaming platforms. If you like the show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews and ratings are a great way to encourage other people to listen and help them prioritize their mental health too. Editor’s Note: Please be mindful that this transcript does not go through our standard editorial process and may contain inaccuracies and grammatical errors. Thank you. For media or public speaking inquiries, contact Amy here. Download the Transcript Links and Resources Follow Amy Morin on Instagram Check out Amy’s books on mental strength If You Liked This Episode You Might Also Like These Episodes: Friday Fix: Why TIPP Will Get You Through an Emotional Crisis How to Fight Depression With NFL Reporter Jay Glazer Friday Fix: How to Journal to Build Mental Strength Coping With Crisis Fatigue By Amy Morin, LCSW Amy Morin, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and international bestselling author. Her books, including "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do," have been translated into more than 40 languages. Her TEDx talk, "The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong," is one of the most viewed talks of all time. See Our Editorial Process Meet Our Review Board Share Feedback Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! What is your feedback? Other Helpful Report an Error Submit