Have You Ever Felt Overwhelmed?

We live in an age of information overload that is the source of many sentiments of feeling overwhelmed. Many people feel driven to feel "connected" via the Internet constantly, driving them to check messages and e-mails and respond to them numerous times daily. By so doing, we impose unrealistic expectations on ourselves that are inherently stressful and counterproductive to our mental health...
 
SeaBreeze said:
Ruthanne, I've never had the 'pleasure' of fb, twitter or dating sites, but from all I've heard and the little I've seen, there's a lot of negativity...something you, I and all of us can do without.

Please just keep in mind that those people don't know you. When they talk to you, they don't look at your face, hear your voice or feel your emotions. For some people, it's easy to be nasty hiding behind a keyboard. I think most of those people are really messed up themselves, perhaps jealous, angry, frustrated, etc. What better way than to be a 'keyboard' warrior and take it out on other people, get in their digs, hurt feeling. They may feel satisfaction in some sick way in the moment, but I think when they walk away and think about what they've said, they feel even worse about themselves.

I couldn't deal with that, I'd have to take a break and force myself to get out, chat with someone in a park, sit and talk with a neighbor, do anything positive in the real world and connect with real people. It's great here, everyone is caring and nice to communicate with, but social media doesn't seem to be the same.

I was more overwhelmed during my working days, long days, short nights, lots of errands and obligations. When my husband's parents spent their last years living in our home with us, one bedridden, half paralyzed and helpless and the other not much better, it was overwhelming . We were both still working, staggered shifts made it work for us so one of us could be home to care for them. The love makes you keep going, but the stress catches up with you. That was many years ago though, although sometimes it seems like yesterday.

My motto is to avoid negative personalities, they are toxic and affect your mood whether you want it or not. Life is too short for that nonsense. Love yourself and take a break, you deserve it....hugs. 🧡
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Thank you SeaBreeze..I'm feeling somewhat better after getting away from the things that were overwhelming me. I still need to take care of myself and not feel I have to respond to negative stuff or people that are causing me grief. On FB you can unfollow people so you don't have to see their posts that are disturbing and I have done that. I have also shut my cell phone off for the first time.

I also get overwhelmed in general with other sites on the 'net. I am trying to just relax more and do things there when I feel to and not keep checking things.

I had been compulsively checking everything too many times..kind of o.c.d.ish. Enough of that. I am doing things now that are better for myself. We all need to take care of ourselves first and foremost because no one else is going to do it..at least that's the case with me. I have 3 dependents I must care for and they need me to be as sane as possible..🤪🙃😌:ROFLMAO:(y)
 
RadishRose said:
Ruth, I suggest stop making lists. I realized I was often setting myself up for failure when I made lists.

We know what needs to be done. Lists can drive us crazy. 🌹
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Strongly agree about the lists. All they do is make me feel mad at myself for not getting more done. Most of the stuff people put on lists is crap, anyway -- stuff that doesn't really need to be done unless you are Martha Stewart (and she's got a herd of folks to do stuff for her).

If I make a list at all, it's more like reminders for a particular day -- pick up prescription Tuesday, take my sister to the doc on Thursday, pay bills, etc.
 
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Ruthanne said:
I have somewhat lately by social media, especially stuff on FB and a dating site. I am in a few FB groups and I shut off notifications and am unfollowing for awhile so I can get myself back to "normal."

Have you felt overwhelmed and by what, if I may ask?;):coffee:⚡☃ And what do you do to get over that, if anything?🌪🌈🌝
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Mostly overwhelmed by my job and anxiety. Not much to be done on the job front aside from holding ones head high and muddling through. As for the anxiety, some meds, a little alcoholic treat after work, prayer, exercise, recognizing when I'm overwhelmed and stepping away for a few min to calm down.
 

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