I'm sorry to hear you're feeling stressed. It's a heavy burden to carry. Ellen White wrote about the causes and effects of stress, as well as the importance of finding rest and balance. Here are some passages that may offer some comfort and guidance. ### On the Causes and Effects of Stress Ellen White recognized that various factors in life contribute to stress and weariness: * **Mental Strain:** She noted that "A constant strain upon the brain while the muscles are inactive, enfeebles the nerves" (CT 288.2). For those engaged in constant mental labor, she advised that they "need rest and change" (GW 240.1). * **Overwork and Anxiety:** She warned against the dangers of overwork, stating, "Those who make great exertions to accomplish just so much work in a given time, and continue to labor when their judgment tells them they should rest, are never gainers. They are living on borrowed capital. They are expending the vital force which they will need at a future time." (CTBH 64.2). * **Burdens on Families:** She spoke of the father who, through "hard labor and anxious care," can become "nervous, impatient, and exacting" (SA 118.1). She also counseled that the "strength of the mother should be tenderly cherished. Instead of spending her precious strength in exhausting labor, her care and burdens should be lessened." (MH 373.3). ### Counsel for Dealing with Stress Her primary counsel was to seek rest and trust in God to avoid being crushed by life's burdens. * **The Importance of Rest:** "When a laborer has been under a heavy pressure of care and anxiety, and is overworked in both body and mind, he should turn aside and rest awhile, not for selfish gratification, but that he may be better prepared for future duties." (GW 245.2). * **Avoiding Burnout:** She described the experience of her husband, James White, who suffered from "excessive labor, care, and anxiety" and sank under the burden (LS 140.1). This highlights the real danger of not managing stress. * **Balancing Work and Health:** For teachers and others in demanding roles, she advised, "The teacher whose physical powers are already enfeebled by disease or overwork, should pay special attention to the laws of life. He should take time for recreation." (CTBH 83.3). It is clear from her writings that God does not intend for us to be broken down by the cares of life. Taking time to rest, caring for your physical and mental health, and trusting in God are essential. Would you like me to search for more specific information on related topics like "rest," "anxiety," or "health"?