What Do You Do When Too Overwhelmed To Think?

[aut555]

Yard work is happening after all.

I couldn't think to decide whether to say no to that or not, so I...

Looks like you definitely hit the overwhelm button. Omg. Honestly it sounds your therapists are tossing you back and forth like a ping pong ball which only adds to this "overwhelm" anxiety feeling. I don't believe it's intentionally, but it's stressful nevertheless. Excercise is completely boring but l have to say doing something repetitive and mundane gives your brain and body a physical outlet. Can you walk? Can you join a cheap gym? Massage, can you get a massage in your area? That helps release a lot of things. We need human touch. Can you volunteer at animal shelter? So what l am getting at is doing something that distracts your brain and its impulses and gets you out of that rut. I have fallen into that rut leaving an abusive relationship. But once l started doing things for me, l was able to let go of overwhelm. Good luck, start one small baby step. Try to do something small and each day focus on the step you made and start building up from there. I have done this two years, and l force myself out doing things and that is important. It becomes easier with time. Sending a basket of self-calming no calorie candies and a giant teddy bear called sunshine.

 

[Deleted member 541]

When I get like that.... I get into my car and drive, and drive and drive. If the weather is crappy, I TRY very hard to engage with the TV. If that doesn't work... I cook.... Hope you feel better soon....

 

[sun seeker]

I appreciate all of you. Really. I just can't think clearly enough to formulate answers.

One of the experts talked to me a bit and made me feel a little better.

I accomplished some stuff. I was going through major anxiety the whole time, but I managed anyway.

I think now I am going to curl up with a soft blanket and watch something utterly irresponsible.

 

[hodge]

Sounds like a great plan, Sun Seeker :hug:s!

 

[EveHarrington]

Good idea-----take a break!

 

[aut555]

I appreciate all of you. Really. I just can't think clearly enough to formulate answers.

One of t...

Hope you are getting the move of your to do list. Remember, getting rid of stuff means less to move and more time for movies!!!

 

[sun seeker]

I'm getting there... pant, pant. :dead: Today was a pretty taxing day physically, but the end is in sight. Physically taxing made it just a little bit easier otherwise. I'm just trying to be careful and not go too fast so I don't end up with strained muscles on top of everything else!