Feeling Overwhelmed
Do you often feel caught in overly-stressful moments? Feeling overwhelmed, but unable to shake the feeling? Stress is natural, but often these feelings are signs of something deeper...like anxiety.
Did you know?
Nearly 72% of people who experience anxiety report feeling overwhelmed
Even more telling is that anxiety disorders affect 40 million adults every year ...
almost 20% of the population.
So what can you do next time you're feeling anxious?
Try this...
Intentionally stepping back from a situation, task or thought that is cause stress or anxiety is a key first step in creating a moment of calm.
Consciously slowing down and deepening your breath is a way to calm down your body’s physiological response, activating your parasympathetic nervous system to promote relaxation.
Diverting your attention and focusing on something else breaks the cycle of anxious thoughts, engages the senses, promotes mindfulness & gives you a sense of control, all of which help alleviate symptoms of anxiety.
And don't wait. Take action early.
It's easy to brush off these feelings, hoping they'll resolve themselves on their own. But studies show that those who experience chronic overwhelm are 3x more likely to develop anxiety disorders.
And you're not alone. We're here for you.
Our experts know how to work feelings of overwhelm, and use evidence-based approaches to treatment like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (or CBT) to deliver successful outcomes.
