how do you cope with feeling overwhelmed?

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I just feel so overwhelmed with life at the moment I feel exhausted.Usually I cope by concentrating on one job at a time but it doesn't seem to be working at the moment and everything feels like it is extra stressful.
I don't feel that i have anyone to talk to about how I feel so thought I would reach out on here to ask peoples coping strategies.

During Covid at the beginning I bought a jigsaw. Def isn't me but I gave it a go. Very pleasantly surprised...
Now do gardening when I am stressed. Very therapeutic..

Drink a big glass of wine. Write every single thing down. Tomorrow start working through it.

Sorry you’re not feeling good!

things that help me:

making a list
cooking
exercise
podcasts
long bath
lay off alcohol

What are you feeling stressed about in particular? Work or personal life?

I found planning my week, learning how to say no, having a mass declutter, and making time for things I actually wanted to do, very helpful. Oh and yoga with Kassandra on YouTube, 10 minutes before bed. Preferably after spending 5 minutes doing skincare.

Have felt overwhelmed a bit recently (family stuff/work stress/perimenopause symptoms). I turn off my phone, the quiet is blissful, not responding to every WhatsApp instantly.
I clean and tidy up more than usual because it feels calmer for everything to be away and organised.
I walk a lot every day anyway but that does really help, especially walking through woods.
I get back to basics by drinking loads of water and reducing caffeine/alcohol.
Breathing exercises.
Watching stuff that makes me laugh

I think, will this thing be important next week? Month? Year? If not don't worry about it.
If it will, get it done.
Make decisions more quickly, try not to over think.
Rest! Sometimes doing nothing helps.
And if something seems to have built up, household jobs, tasks I've put off etc, just make a start. Doesn't matter how small, you'll make progress.

100% make lists.

I have separate sections in a notepad for each 'job' I have eg. Work/home/studying/mum etc.

I find it helps so much to compartmentalise all the roles I have to fulfil and prioritise what is most important/has the soonest deadlines etc.

I then find it easier to switch between roles and mark jobs off as and when I do them.

Also wine helps, a lot!

@SaggyBlinders

A bit of both. Diagnosed with cancer during the pandemic the fear of it coming back never goes away, lots of changes at work new manager/colleagues. I just get so overwhelmed when things feel uncertain. I don't like change anymore 😟

Write down every single job big or small, then cross out about half - get rid of anything that isn't absolutely essential. Clear anything non essential from diary. Get into habit of checking whether things are essential, challenge yourself to delegate or say no to things.

Make space in your diary somehow, take a day off sick, get extra childcare, call in a favour etc, then hunker down in bed or other soothing place to really settle and reset your nervous system. Bit of yoga if you can do it without a sense of duty or competitiveness. Gentle walks in quiet nature. Audio book. Calming smells.

Tell yourself it's ok to feel overwhelmed. Welcome in the feeling. Allow it to be there. Be gentle to yourself. Recognise it's not your fault you're overwhelmed.

Do less/lower my expectations

journalling (morning / evening)
comfort reading
take time for yourself - self-care
daily practices
avoid perfectionism
see friends
walk in nature
do housework less often or just in very short time slots or just what is essential
listen to favourite music eg while ironing
just put three things on daily to do list
go to bed earlier

My friend has just recommended me Kalms tablets.

My mum is end of life with cancer and everything just feels so big, unachievable and hard work atm (I'm usually so organised and chilled!).

She told me that sometimes you can't actually change that feeling because it comes from a true place of stress and anxiety (she also said peri can contribute as that's what's she's finding) and these have helped her feel calmer and able to then face being able to process everything.

I've only taken 2 tablets today so can't comment on how effective they are but they are herbal.

Hope you feel better soon

Lower my expectations for the week, and sex/masturbation helps release the tension usually.

Life is very stressful at times so do whatever it could be reading, ten pin bowling, swimming etc. Get away from the stresses of every day life even if it's only for a few hours.

Make a list of 5 things to do. Tick them off. I’m a great one for procrastinating I find it works if I watch a bit of a programme, pause and do something then watch next part etc

@Hesma I like that idea and I think making lists will make me feel more in control and organised.