[Tervuren]

There is a burnout/breaking point where the first step is to let those around you know you need to be dead to the world to rebuild.

I'm not sure that is the stress you speak of or not. If it is, you need to offload to where your mind can be more efficient by having less to think about.

On the other hand, I deal with stress by getting outside and moving. I work out my problems, solve them, and that lowers stress. The body in motion and solitude lets me resolve in a higher state than just being around people or sitting still.

I need exercise. It is essential to me.