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its all too overwhelming

robinelp
robinelp

I'm stuck in this loop of: not doing anything because I'm too anxious to do it and then when I do do something, I get too anxious and have a panic attack and don't do anything for the rest of the day. There's so much that needs to be done and my life is quickly falling apart because I'm constantly too anxious, depressed, and overwhelmed to do anything. Both my mind and my life are a complete mess and I don't know where to start. I've been trying to fix things over the past couple months, but no matter what, I always end up sitting on my couch crying all day. I know I have to start small and work on a few things at a time, but it's hard to focus on just a few things when it all needs to be done. Does anyone have something useful they do if they feel too overwhelmed by a task?

Brvgurl
Brvgurl
Thanks for sharing. I don’t know if this would be helpful, but sometimes I will just say “right here, right now, I’m ok”
I also make lists a lot- just with the most important things I need to do for that day and that say only. Again these are just things that have worked for me. Hang in there
Trooper45yrs
Trooper45yrs
When I am extremely stressed out I feel nauseated. My brain starts with this loop "I feel like throwing up, I feel like throwing up." I usually answer it right back "yea, you always feel like throwing up. What else is new?" Then I just keep marching forward toward the thing I am freaked out about. Somehow, I manage to make it through without throwing up, passing out or any of the other horrible things I imagine might happen. I guess what I'm saying is, sometimes if we talk back to those negative thoughts, it helps us battle the beast.
KimmyO
KimmyO
I did find taking magnesium and ginseng helped a lot to calm my mind body and spirit and get rid of the loopy sticky negative thoughts that tear us down and weaken our resolve. They have helped many too! Magnesium malate is best, it is most bioavailable and doesn't overact the bms. =)
Bluebird20
Bluebird20
When I get where I don't feel like doing anything because of depression or/and overwhelmed. I just some of what has to be done for 15 minutes. Than if I feel more motivated I do more. Mostly that was in the past. Now I do what has to be done on bad days. Sometimes I can do more.
Kay.Loves.God
Kay.Loves.God
First of. You are very courageous for sharing. It’s hard living with depression and anxiety, and i know sometimes it may feel like it can never be overcome. But just the fact that you posted your feelings on here let’s me know that you are looking for a change in your life. When I’m truly down, it’s hard for me to get out of that funk. And i know sometimes, talking to other people might not make you feel better when you feel like that. But, drinking some tea or eating some foods that help with stress and mood swings might help you calm down. Meditating, and focusing on your feelings and why you may be feeling like that might be the first step. And as i Christian, i always tend to take my problems to the Lord... hope this somewhat helped. Feel better soon,