Feeling Overwhelmed?
Feeling overwhelmed happens when the demands on us—whether emotional, physical, mental, or situational—feel greater than what we believe we can handle in that moment. It’s like carrying too much weight at once, making it hard to think clearly, make decisions, or even know where to start.
When we’re overwhelmed, we might experience:
Emotional Signs: Anxiety, frustration, irritability, or a sense of helplessness.
Physical Signs: Fatigue, headaches, tension, or difficulty sleeping.
Mental Signs: Racing thoughts, difficulty concentrating, or feeling like everything is too much.
Behavioral Signs: Avoidance, procrastination, or withdrawing from others.
It’s important to remember that feeling overwhelmed doesn’t mean you’re failing—it just means you have a lot on your plate.
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@AshleyNFlewellenLPC
Thank you for sharing these helpful ideas how to talk to ourselves in a more positive way when we feel overwhelmed!
@AshleyNFlewellenLPC
Sadly, I have at least one under each of the signs.
Should these be addressed individually or try to tackle them as a whole?
@courageouspanda2006 just take it one step at a time and be kind to yourself 💖
@Tinywhisper11
That's what I'm doing. Doesn't feel like I'm making any progress trying to do all at the same time. Maybe focus on one part, instead of all at once?
@courageouspanda2006 yep focus on one thing at a time. Don't try to much at once, it overwhelms your brain. Hugs you tightly 💗 you can do this💖
@AshleyNFlewellenLPC
I actually needed this today! Thankyou Ashley!💖
@resilience2025 You're welcome!
@AshleyNFlewellenLPC
But if i know that i' not doing the best?
:(
Thank you. This was informative.
@trueconfidant123 You're welcome!
Thank you for this much needed reminder!
@TealPhotog You're welcome!
@AshleyNFlewellenLPC 😭😭😭 I'm feeling all those physical symptoms and more😭😭😭😭 awaiting for Tuesday to hurry up and get here, so I can have the injections in my spine, but I don't know how I'm gonna survive the next couple of days. The tears are streaming down my face because I'm in soooooo much pain😭😭😭 I really don't know I'm gonna make it through
@Tinywhisper11 (hugs you gently) ❤️ Tuesday is on its way. Not soon enough of course 😞 Can't they give you something to help until then? Ice packs or heating pads? An extra pain med?
@AshleyNFlewellenLPC But I seem to have more trouble handling it all than most people, most likely due to being on the spectrum.
