Mental Health Conditions We Support
Not everything that feels heavy needs a label.
Not everything that feels wrong means something is "wrong" with you.
At NumaSelf, we work with people who are functioning on the outside but struggling quietly on the inside — professionals who feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, anxious, low, or stuck, yet aren't looking for clinical definitions or quick fixes.
This page is here to help you make sense of what you might be experiencing, gently and without judgement. The experiences listed below aren't boxes you have to fit into. They're common emotional patterns many people notice at different points in their lives — often shaped by work pressure, expectations, relationships, and prolonged stress.
If something here resonates, you don't need to be certain or self-diagnose. Curiosity and self-awareness are enough to begin.
Understanding Mental Health Experiences
Mental health experiences rarely exist in isolation. Feeling low can coexist with anxiety. Burnout can blur into emotional numbness. Overthinking often travels with exhaustion. Life doesn't separate these neatly — and neither do people.
Many professionals learn to keep going despite emotional strain. They meet deadlines, manage responsibilities, and show up for others, while quietly feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or depleted. Over time, this internal load can begin to show up in ways that are hard to ignore.
Language like "conditions" can be useful — not to define you, but to help you recognise patterns and understand that you're not alone in what you're feeling. Support doesn't require certainty, severity, or a diagnosis. It starts with noticing that something inside you could use care.
Conditions We Support
Below are some of the common mental health experiences people come to NumaSelf for. Each description focuses on how it feels, not on labels or criteria.
Self & Identity
Sense of Self
Struggles with self-esteem, self-worth, or self-confidence — feeling uncertain about your value or constantly questioning yourself.
Learn more about sense of selfIdentity Concerns
Feeling unsure about who you are beyond roles and expectations — struggling to identify your values, preferences, or authentic self.
Learn more about identity concernsRole Confusion
When the different roles you hold in life overlap, clash, or feel difficult to separate — feeling defined by expectations rather than who you are.
Learn more about role confusionBody Image Issues
Persistent worry about appearance and how others perceive you — feeling self-conscious, judged, or uncomfortable in social situations.
Learn more about body image issuesEmotional Health
Depression
Feeling persistently low, emotionally numb, or disconnected from life — even when things seem fine from the outside.
Learn more about depressionAnxiety
Constant worry, restlessness, or a sense of being on edge that's hard to quiet, even when there's no immediate threat.
Learn more about anxietyGrief
The deep, often confusing mix of emotions following the loss of someone or something important — whether through death, ending of a relationship, or major life change.
Learn more about griefOverthinking
Racing thoughts, mental loops, and difficulty switching off — replaying conversations, decisions, or future scenarios repeatedly.
Learn more about overthinkingAnger
Intense, unpredictable, or difficult-to-control anger that can escalate quickly — often leaving you drained, guilty, or regretful afterward.
Learn more about angerAdjustment Issues
Emotional responses to life changes that feel more intense, prolonged, or overwhelming than expected — even when the change is positive.
Learn more about adjustment issuesStress, Burnout & Performance
Burnout
Emotional and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress, often linked to work pressure, responsibility, and lack of rest.
Learn more about burnoutWork Stress
Persistent stress related to workload, expectations, performance pressure, or lack of boundaries — even outside office hours.
Learn more about work stressPerfectionism
A quiet but constant pressure to perform, achieve, or appear flawless — often with inner criticism and fear that nothing is ever enough.
Learn more about perfectionismAcademic Stress
The tension and pressure from juggling studies, deadlines, exams, and future goals — feeling constantly 'on' with no mental break.
Learn more about academic stressPerformance Anxiety
Intense worry or fear when being evaluated — during exams, presentations, interviews, or any situation where you feel pressure to perform.
Learn more about performance anxietyProcrastination
Difficulty starting or sustaining tasks despite caring about them — feeling stuck between wanting to achieve and being unable to begin.
Learn more about procrastinationCommunication and Boundaries
Communication Difficulties
Struggling to express yourself clearly, assert your needs, or navigate difficult conversations — often leading to misunderstandings or unspoken tension.
Learn more about communication difficultiesBoundary-Setting Issues
Difficulty establishing or maintaining healthy limits in relationships — feeling guilty when saying no or resentful when overextending.
Learn more about boundary-setting issuesPeople-Pleasing
A persistent pattern of prioritizing others' needs over your own, seeking approval, and struggling to set boundaries or say no.
Learn more about people-pleasingTrauma
Childhood Trauma
Painful experiences from early life that continue to shape emotions, relationships, and sense of safety — even into adulthood.
Learn more about childhood traumaAdult or Relational Trauma
Traumatic experiences in adulthood — such as betrayal, abuse, loss, or harm in relationships — that leave lasting emotional impact.
Learn more about adult or relational traumaOther Conditions
Emotional Exhaustion
Feeling emotionally depleted and overwhelmed — as if you've given all you can and have nothing left to draw from.
Learn more about emotional exhaustionFeeling Stuck or Lost
A sense of stagnation, confusion, or disconnection from your path — unsure of what you want or how to move forward.
Learn more about feeling stuck or lostInsomnia
Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or feeling rested — when your mind refuses to slow down even as your body craves rest.
Learn more about insomniaWhen It Might Be Time to Seek Support
Many people wait until things feel unbearable before reaching out — but support doesn't have to be a last resort.
It might be time to consider talking to someone if:
- Emotional heaviness has lasted longer than you expected
- You're functioning, but constantly tired or disconnected
- Coping takes more effort than it used to
- You feel confused about what you're feeling and why
- You're carrying things alone because you don't know how to explain them
You don't need to be in crisis. You don't need to have the "right" words. Wanting to understand yourself better, or to feel lighter than you do right now, is reason enough.
Not sure where you fit — or if you even do?
You don't need a label to talk to someone. If you're feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck, a free and confidential call can help you explore what support might look like — without pressure or commitment.
A Gentle Note on Therapy
Therapy isn't about being told what's wrong with you. It's a space to slow down, feel heard, and explore what you're carrying — at your own pace.
Many people come to therapy without clarity. Some don't know whether what they're experiencing has a name. Others know exactly what they're struggling with but don't know how to talk about it. Both are okay.
At NumaSelf, therapy is approached as a collaborative, supportive process — focused on understanding, not fixing; exploration, not judgement. You're allowed to arrive exactly as you are.
Important Note
The information on this page is meant to offer understanding and guidance. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace professional mental health care. If what you're experiencing feels heavy, persistent, or difficult to manage alone, connecting with a qualified mental health professional can provide personalised support.
All condition pages on NumaSelf are written and reviewed by licensed mental health professionals.
Last updated: December 2025