Overwhelmed/overstimulated
Hi there,
Do other people get overwhelmed/overstimulated? I have been trying to do online dating and got sort of overwhelmed by having to talk to so many people at once, especially since people seem to get annoyed if you don't reply 24/7 sometimes. I thought maybe I would try to distract myself by trying some hobbies like learning guitar or looking up soccer/hiking meetup groups, except that made me feel overwhelmed about having a really full schedule where I now have to meet up with dates, friends, counseling appointments, and hobbies. It's so much arghhhh. When do I get time to myself?? Also probably enhanced by an intense fear of canceling/saying No, although I've been trying to do that more. I ask myself "have you slept 8 hours? Would you prefer alone time? Then cancel, you can do it." Maybe I'll stick with my Sunday is the true sabbath; don't lift a finger on Sundays plan. lol.
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@Daydreamer47 why don't you try to manage a diary or schedule what you would like to do each day? You need to wind down at times to keep yourself feeling relaxed. Feel free to message me if you would like to talk.
@LunaRose yeah I do have a schedule, but the issue is mainly the fear of canceling or not having a good sense of balance between goals and rest I guess.
@LunaRose also i'm not a teenager, so i don't think i can message you. :(
@Daydreamer47 I'm sorry to hear that you cannot message me. have you got a support network around you at home?
@Daydreamer47 Take a deep breath love. I know it seems overwhelming but I know you can do it. Time management is key. Keep a book of everything you need to do and take it one thing at a time. Dating shouldn't be a chore so try to have fun and enjoy life (: You've got this!
