You’re Not Lazy — You’re Depleted
You’ve got a to-do list 14 miles long.
But your body feels like it's moving through wet cement.
You can't focus, can’t motivate, can’t rally, and you wonder:
“What’s wrong with me?”
Nothing.
You’re not broken.
You’re not lazy.
You’re just depleted.
Let’s talk about what that actually means, and why no one’s told you this before.
Burnout ≠ Laziness
In functional medicine, we don’t label you as lazy, unmotivated, or depressed without asking why.
Because “low motivation” is a symptom, not a character flaw.
And most of the time, it’s rooted in biochemistry + biology, not willpower.
What Depletion Looks Like (It’s Not Just Fatigue)
Depletion isn’t always lying-in-bed-all-day tired.
Sometimes it looks like:
Snapping at your kids over nothing
Crying in the car after holding it together all day
Staring at the fridge with no idea what to make
Feeling blank, heavy, or frozen
That’s not laziness.
That’s a nervous system in freeze and a body running on fumes.
What Depletes You? (It’s Not Just Stress)
Here are the top depletors I see in clinic:
1. Low Ferritin or B12
Your mitochondria can’t make energy without raw materials. Low iron = low oxygen delivery. Low B12 = nerve and mood issues.
Even “in range” doesn’t mean optimal.
2. Thyroid Signaling Issues
Low Free T3 or high Reverse T3 = low energy, slow metabolism, brain fog, overwhelm.
TSH alone won’t catch this, most docs miss it.
3. Cortisol Curve Disruption
If your rhythm is flipped (tired AM, wired PM), you’re living in stress mode, even if you feel “fine.”
You can’t heal in survival mode.
4. Under-Eating or Over-Restricting
Skipping meals. Low-carb. Fasting too much. Chronic dieting. Postpartum depletion. It adds up.
Your body isn’t lazy, it’s protecting you from starvation.
5. Unprocessed Stress + Trauma
If your nervous system has been in fight-or-flight for years… or if no one ever taught you how to feel safe in your body…
…you’re not “weak,” you’re human.
And your freeze response is a protective reflex, not a flaw.
You Don’t Need More Motivation — You Need to Rebuild
You don’t need another productivity hack.
You need:
✅ Nutrient repletion
✅ Nervous system regulation
✅ Safety
✅ Blood sugar balance
✅ Gentle structure and real food
This is the work I do every day.
Ready to Stop Feeling Broken?
If you’re running on empty, and ready to rebuild from the inside out:
📍Let’s look at your labs
📍Let’s fix what’s fueling this depletion
📍Let’s help your body feel safe again
