How often does your life feel overwhelming, and how do you decompress?

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PrettyPriya · Accepted Answer

There are a lot of things that I will do. It really depends on what the problem is. One of my go-tos is my fiancé. He is always such a calming presence. It there is one person in this world that can calm my nerves and help me relax, it is him. We are two goofballs, but when something serious is going on, there is no one else I would rather have by my side.

Some other things that I do is either mediate or work out. Basically getting those chemical reactions in the body going that release what I need to lift my spirits. Speaking of spirits, if it is something minor, a glass of wine will do. I don't often have one but it is relaxing.

A nice bath with candles is another favourite if I have the time. The last thing that always helps me decompress is answer a Paulina question. He is already decompressed really so it makes me feel the same.

It really depends on the situation. I am a very easy going person the majority of the time, but we all get rattled and need some help, whether that comes from another person of something you enjoy doing to help relax.

misfittoy · Accepted Answer

long drives with the music blaring, singing along, diy projects, art, movie binges. working in healthcare can be very overwhelming sometimes, you get wore out from everything. mine normally mounts for months and months then finally i just need a break thats where i am now, just need a break, Saturday is my day off finally

lightbulb27 · Accepted Answer

at times for sure.

that's a matter of... um.. taking on more than you are emotionally and technically prepared for.

It's a sign you are in a time of change.

Id unplug from useless stuff that is stressful, increase relaxing stuff like meditation, nature walks, anything healthy. cut sugar and junk food... eventhough you crave it. Up exercise and look for ways to simplify life.

SnowedIn · Accepted Answer

Not often. But when it does, I go talk to my wife or my best friend. Coffee. Go away from it for a little while -- not ignore it, but step away because on returning, I may get new perspective. Sometimes nothing. Again, not ignore it, but sometimes no action is called for. Decompress? Coffee. Run. Swim. Read. Build a model. Talk. Drive.

CA4444 · Answer

Yeah but now that I know what I want I don’t feel overwhelmed anymore or depressed it sounds simple but you need to get this right - and if too stressed or too much too think about I take time for myself to reassess everything, do some breathing exercises or some diy/stuff I like

Sixgunsound · Answer

It's about to be final week for a lot of University students, and it is the final month of my final semester in University for the rest of my life so I'll let you infer from that what you will.

dustybiker · Answer

This past 17-18 months, daily.  I ride. 😎

Blackcupcake · Answer

hmmm it varies… and depending on what it is exactly that feels overwhelming, I have different strategies of dealing with them… and sometimes it doesn’t work so I just let myself have a meltdown and get over it… lol

Kori1236 · Answer

Usually takes me a long time to need a break but I’m approaching it. I need a break. Might run off to the mountains or somewhere soon, just for a day or two to decompress

bubblegunnn · Answer

Not really often. But when i work really hard and do other things at the same time, yes i do feel overwhelming.. and the medicine of it is me time. It always works

linka_pat307 · Answer

Wen I feel I have a lot to do but still feel tired

CallmeTheKnight · Answer

Very seldom does my life get to be too much. I understand things happen and I can only do one thing at a time.
To compress, I workout, cook, take a cold shower, nap, laugh, or take part in my hobbies.

Ms_Facesitter · Answer

Not often anymore thanks to cutting contact with some people but when it I am having a rough day I meet up with a friend. We go to bars and just have a nice chat :)

Wish4UrB00ty · Answer

A lot. But I force myself to take it one step at a time. No one can rush me and if they try they may just be disappointed.

art84 · Answer

Excercise outside like walking or doing my threadmill for an hour inside if it's cold outside. Listening to music with my headphones on like YouTube or Spotify when in bed. Reading a book from Google Play or listening to a podcast.

Zolly99999 · Answer

Probably a couple of tomes a month... the gym really helps me a lot

Nikki1989 · Answer

Sometimes work pressures get too much, but I get over it pretty quickly.

Agape93 · Answer

Almost daily, and my usual hobbies. Usually helps, usually.

ArtemisSilver · Answer

I'm more concerned that it's rather underwhelming at the moment. I'm in sore need of a lucrative adventure.

Noahzaid · Answer

I fail to decompress, I just stop what I’m doing and call quits.

exitseven · Answer

I don't let life overwhelm me anymore. I concentrate on doing the next thing.

aaron210419 · Answer

Every single moment I'm awake, which is why I constantly keep my mind as busy as possible.

LordOfThePines · Answer

Once a week or so at times, I usually just wait until I get home and see my pets and my love waiting for me. It helps a ton.

Alex8736 · Answer

for me personally i narrow things down and focus over my needs vs wants and only focus on 1 project at a time

Fuentes · Answer

I don't really decompress I handle things in a unhealthy way lol I just deal with it and go about my business.

bigpauly · Answer

Not as often now. But when it did I liked to just take a night or something to myself and arch a funny show or movie

moonpie89 · Answer

Rarely. I love being busy. I know how to unwind

Sparkie460 · Answer

I don't get overwhelmed. I prioritize, work on one thing at a time and move on to the next project.

Nominal · Answer

Its not my problems, i say to my self. For my actions im rarely overhelmet, but for people į am overhelmet daily.

Debbie14217 · Answer

not often at all... relax take a hot bath with candles

EaterPeter · Answer

Luckily not too often lately. Don't want to jinx it tho

loveslongnails · Answer

It never does.

collie22 · Answer

Therapy ones a week helps

Rapport · Answer

Almost everyday and nothing, tbh.

Anonymous · Answer

Meditation can be helpful.

Jamie05rhs · Answer

Skiing is a good way to decompress.

Jennz6 · Answer

Never

sirderpsalot123 · Answer

Video games

eagle1951 · Answer

every day

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