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Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...

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Overwhelmed

ruthgrps
ruthgrps

I'm overwhelmed, everything seems to much, from tv, to books, to too many things generally, not coping so well.

rmb
rmb
Yeah I kind of get that. I have to completely shut off for a bit and remind myself to keep it simple, get back to basics. I think “back to basics” means different things to different people. I’m a big believer in finding distractions to help manage anxious moments, but I also at times feel the distractions can also add to my disordered thinking once in a while. So that’s when I try to just pivot a bit and just go for a nice walk or hike, a bike ride or drive even. Whatever helps me smooth the edges a bit.
Annita
Annita
Hello,
I have similar issues. I'm finding that focusing on myself helps because I am helping me. It's refreshing to be able to spend time with and for myself.
At times in life we tend to do more for others and get involved with many other things. We can calm down while focusing what is best for ourselves. I hope this was helpful.
arfie
arfie
Breathing with you, Ruth. . .

Did you make it to church today?
How are those daily walks going?
Just wondering. . .
Lavender80
Lavender80
Sending you some light and love Ruth! I think our body needs quiet time and to away from the "noise" of our own making in society.
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Step outside, take a walk. Be in nature. Take the time out.
Seaglass25
Seaglass25
Ruth,

Sorry you are having a difficult time. I find when my anxiety is high that lots of things seem overwhelming. Something as simple as watching TV feels like too much stimuli. Try to take some deep breaths to settle yourself. I agree with others that getting outside for fresh air is helpful. If you take the time to look around and see other things/people that can be very grounding.
cbreez
cbreez
I find whenever I'm feeling overwhelmed it's usually my having to do something I really don't want to,,, I hate Dr appointments and Everytime I have one I feel overwhelmed that day, interesting enough when I really want to do something I never feel overwhelmed I'm excited so I try to trick myself into saying that overwhelmed feeling is simply excitement and it works MOST times..lol. holding you up in prayer
pinkgem
pinkgem
I can completely relate with that. I’ve been feeling very overwhelmed lately because I recently relocated and trying to find housing was much harder than I thought.

What helps to calm things down for me is to remind myself that all I have to do is take things one day at a time, or one hour at a time or even one minute at a time if I’m feeling really stressed.
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