If you work in a high-pressure field—whether you're a healthcare worker, educator, first responder, therapist, corporate leader, or caregiver—you're no stranger to stress. You probably already have some solid strategies to get through tough days. But even with all that strength and know-how, the stress often doesn’t go away—it just burrows deeper.

You might find yourself panicking after a mildly critical email from a coworker, feeling like a total failure when you make a small mistake, or shutting down emotionally when your partner asks for connection. These aren’t overreactions—they’re past reactions, still alive in your nervous system.

You may know something rationally but still feel stuck emotionally. Why? Because different memories are stored in different ways.