Messy Yoga Mom: Touched Out, Burned Out

Because of the demands of parenthood, many parents experience burn-out frequently. No where is this more evident than with the concept of being “touched-out.” While the feeling of being touched-out is different for all, it stems from an overloading of the sympathetic nervous, that stress response network. Sometimes, too much connection/touching can feel like a crossing of personal boundaries. Boundaries are monumental to our health.