AIBU to ask if anyone else does not feel overwhelmed?

Congratulations OP on being one of those lucky people!
My mother is the same, nothing seems to phase her. She just doesnt see the point of worrying about anything.
My father however worries about anything, even nothing! (fear of the other shoe dropping!!LOL).
Im lucky that I have a fairly stress free life because Im def a worrier!

I would love to be like this but I often spiral into overwhelmed meltdowns! I have people up for dinner today arriving at 2.30. I cleaned for hours yesterday but still keep spotting things - my brain won’t switch off from feeling stressed. Going to pour myself a champers!

Im not overwhelmed, in fact the opposite I feel like Im coming into my own finally. Everything in my life is fairly sorted now. Sure there are areas I need to pick up the pace, fitness and strength training being the main one, and better financial planning. However, I say this as someone who is paid well in an enjoyable career, owns a house with no mortgage, and has young adult children. Also happily single with good friends nearby. I wouldnt say its luck, as much was hard won. But completely appreciate not everyone is so well resourced.

I’m the same @Highhigh , I don’t get it sometimes tbh. My house is highly organised and tidy. I work full time as does dh. I still get to spend time with my family and do things for me. I cook from scratch, I don’t have piles of laundry etc I just get it done…

What is your income, how long is your commute, do you have a cleaner, do you have a mortgage, do you have a car that requires maintenance? Do you have a support network? Do your parents help? Do you use childcare that your children don't mind going to? Is your house one that requires work doing? Do any of your family have health issues? Many variables here that impact the stress of life.

I'm in a constant state of overwhelm and have been for as long as I can remember, but I have adhd, and it kind of goes with the territory. It's partly my fault as I can't seem to help overcommitting myself!

Interested to see what responses you get on this thread.

I think ivf been lucky I don’t think I’ve ever felt overwhelmed, which apparently means over powered, crushed due to an excessive amount of emotions, tasks or responsibilities.

howvee I was abused as a child, and I think I leaned to cope with a lot, amd developed a lot of resilience, and nothing comes close to that level of helplessness as an adult thay I endured as a child.

I’m the same. My default setting is relaxed. When people go on about being snowed under with ‘life admin’ I genuinely get confused with what it is they do. I have a very physical job that I do full time and my son has autism although older but I get plenty of time to relax. I have no family near me either that helps out either

What do you think might be the differences between you and people who feel overwhelmed?