Brittle
What is Brittle?
One small thing could shatter you. Your emotional reserves are so low that minor setbacks feel catastrophic.
When you might feel brittle
Brittle is a specific form of emotional, which itself is a type of exhaustion. You might experience this feeling in situations where exhaustion is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define brittle.
Emotional Hierarchy
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