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Weekly sessions are available. Grouport offers therapist-led dialectical behavior therapy skills groups online. The first 12 weeks covers fundamental DBT skills.
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In today's fast-paced world, the feeling of being overwhelmed is all too common. Stressors from work, family, or personal life can pile up, leading to an overwhelming sense of being overburdened. This article delves into what it means to feel overwhelmed and provides strategies for managing this state.
Being overwhelmed is more than just feeling stressed. It's a state of emotional overload where a person feels swamped by tasks or worries. Here are some key characteristics:
1. Emotional Exhaustion: Overwhelm often comes with a deep sense of tiredness that transcends the physical. It's an emotional exhaustion that may make even small tasks seem daunting.
2. Paralysis: Individuals can feel stuck or paralyzed, not knowing where to start with the multitude of tasks or problems they face.
3. Increased Anxiety: Feelings of overwhelm often go hand-in-hand with heightened anxiety, as individuals worry about their ability to handle their situations.
Overwhelm can be triggered by various factors. Some of the common causes are:
1. High-Stress Situations: Periods of high stress, such as during a major life change or intense work period, can often lead to feelings of overwhelm.
2. Lack of Control: Feeling that one has no control over their situation can contribute to feelings of overwhelm.
3. Lack of Support: Without adequate support, the weight of dealing with issues alone can lead to overwhelm.
There are several strategies that can help manage and reduce feelings of overwhelm:
1. Prioritization: Prioritizing tasks can be helpful. Not everything has to be done at once. Identifying the most pressing tasks and focusing on those first can reduce the feeling of being swamped.
2. Break it Down: Breaking larger tasks or problems into smaller, more manageable parts can make them seem less daunting.
3. Seek Support: Reaching out to supportive friends, family, or professionals can alleviate the pressure of dealing with everything alone.
4. Self-Care: Incorporating regular self-care activities, such as exercise, meditation, or hobbies, can help reduce stress and manage feelings of overwhelm.
Feeling overwhelmed is a common experience in today's high-pressure society. However, by understanding the state of overwhelm, recognizing common causes, and implementing effective management strategies, individuals can navigate their way through these difficult feelings. Remember, it's essential to reach out for help when needed, and to take time for self-care even amidst the chaos.
Grouport Therapy provides online group therapy for anger management, anxiety, borderline personality, chronic illness, depression, dialectical behavior therapy, grief and loss, obsessive compulsive disorder, relationship issues and trauma and PTSD. Our licensed therapist leads weekly group sessions conducted remotely in the comfort of members' homes. According to participant feedback, 70% experienced significant improvements within 8 weeks.
You don't have to face these challenges alone. Join our community and work together towards a brighter future. Sign up for one of our courses today and begin your journey towards meaningful, lasting change and renewed hope.
Due to licensing restrictions, our online group therapy sessions are for Florida, New York, and New Jersey residents. If you are not a resident of either state, consider our dialectical behavior therapy skills group. It is a therapist-instructor-led online group that will teach you strategic new skills to replace behaviors and emotions causing friction in your daily life and relationships. It is excellent for interpersonal connections and building social skills concerning relationship issues.
We offer online group therapy, & each group has a personalized program of guidance, support, skills, and advice developed by our therapists.
Space is limited, so reserve your seat today.
