Society Isn’t "Sick," It’s Waking Up: Why Your Burnout Is Actually A Spiritual Course Correction
By Rachelle & Saskia (Not Your Average Psychic)
There is a report circulating in the Netherlands right now that claims we are living in a "Hyper-Nervous Society." The statistics are heavy: nearly 50% of people are experiencing psychological complaints, burnout, or an inability to function within the current system.
The headlines scream that we are losing our resilience. They blame social media, performance pressure, and the speed of modern life. They say, "Something is going wrong."
We disagree and here’s why.
As psychologists and mediums, we look at the world through the lens of the Universe, not just the system. And when we look at these statistics, we don’t see a society that is falling ill. We see a society that is finally waking up.
Here is why your "nervous breakdown" might actually be a "nervous breakthrough."
An Allergy to Inauthenticity
Why are so many people—from teenagers to CEOs—suddenly crashing?
It is not because we have become weaker than the generations before us. Our parents and grandparents were masters at suppressing. They learned to "shut up and work," to ignore their feelings, and to prioritize stability over following their passion and joy.
But the vibration of the world is shifting. We are moving into a higher frequency of consciousness where suppression is no longer an option.
The reason you feel hyper-nervous, burnt out, or anxious is because this higher frequency we live in has brought about a severe allergy to living a lie. Most people can no longer force themselves into a 9-to-5 that drains them. We can no longer pretend to be happy in a dead relationship. The disconnect between who you are and who you are pretending to be has become too painful to bear.
The "hyper-nervousness" is simply your internal alarm system screaming: “This isn’t me! I cannot do this anymore!”
The "Show Pony" Generation
We often hear people criticize the younger generation (Gen Z and Alpha) for being "snowflakes" or lacking resilience. They share their insecurities online; they talk about their anxiety openly; they refuse to work themselves to death.
But are they weak? Or are they just transparent?
These young people are "Raw and Real." They are holding up a mirror to a dysfunctional society that has existed for decades. They are showing us that the old way—the way of ignoring your pain to fit in—is actually the sickness.
If you are struggling to "keep up" with the system, do not let anyone tell you that you are the problem. The system is the problem. You are just the healthy response to an unhealthy environment.
The Illusion of Success (The "ING" Lesson)
Let’s burst the bubble on "success." Rachelle worked for years in the corporate world (at ING) with high-level executives. These were people who had "made it." They had the C-suite titles, the millions in the bank, and the prestige.
Were they happy? No. Many were miserable. Their marriages were failing, they were numb, and they were exhausted.
We have been sold an illusion that if we jump through hoops—, get the degree, get the job—we will be happy. But that path is a trap if it doesn't align with how you truly want to show up in the world.
Success without soul is just expensive stress.
Embrace Your "Loose Screws"
So, what is the antidote? How do we navigate this "hyper-nervous" world?
It starts with accepting your "weirdness." We all have a few screws loose. We all have quirks, sensitivities, and parts of us that don't fit into the standardized box.
For years, we tried to tighten those screws to appear "normal." But your power—your actual spiritual medicine—exists in those loose screws.
If you are "too sensitive," you are likely a healer or a truth-teller.
If you "can't focus" on boring tasks, you likely have a creative mind designed for innovation, not repetition.
If you "can't keep your mouth shut," you are here to break karmic cycles of silence.
Falling Apart to Fall Together
If you are currently feeling like you are falling apart, take a deep breath. You are not failing. You are shedding the layers of who you thought you had to be.
The Universe is shaking the foundation because the house you built wasn't your true home.
This "Hyper-Nervous Society" is just the birthing pains of a more authentic world. It is messy, it is scary, and yes, it is "demonically" uncomfortable to wake up. But we are moving toward a reality where we stop pretending and start living.
So, let the anxiety be a guide. Let the burnout be a stop sign. And trust that when you fall apart, you are actually just falling back together into the version of yourself you were always meant to be.
#WaitAMoment and ask yourself: Am I sick, or am I just finally refusing to sleepwalk?
