Symptoms
I feel overwhelmed, basic daily tasks have become exhausting
Showering, leaving the house, returning calls and cooking a meal all feel like mountains. Sleep is broken. You are on medication for anxiety or depression but still can't get back to your routine. Work is sliding.
What this could mean
Anxiety and depression commonly disrupt occupational performance, the practical ability to execute routines. Medication treats the chemistry; OT treats the function. Mental-health OT bridges the gap between feeling better and actually rebuilding life.
What to do next
Ask for a mental-health OT referral. Expect activity scheduling, graded return to routines (starting with the smallest sustainable goal), sensory-based regulation strategies, sleep hygiene coaching, and a collaborative plan with your psychiatrist or psychologist.