Lately, I've been feeling really overwhelmed by just about everything—work, personal stuff, even small daily tasks feel like mountains. It's been going on for a few weeks now, and some days it feels like I'm just stuck in this loop of stress and low energy. I usually consider myself pretty chill, but right now it’s like my brain can’t switch off, and I’m constantly anxious about things piling up. I’ve tried a few things like taking short walks and journaling, but they only help for a little while. I think I’m hoping to hear from others who’ve been through this kind of slump. What helped you break free or even just manage the heaviness day to day? Any small habits or mindset shifts that made a difference? Has anyone else felt like this for a while? How do you find your way back to feeling like yourself again?

On 12/21/2025 at 8:35 PM, FuzzyPalZ said:

Lately, I've been feeling really overwhelmed by just about everything—work, personal stuff, even small daily tasks feel like mountains. It's been going on for a few weeks now, and some days it feels like I'm just stuck in this loop of stress and low energy. I usually consider myself pretty chill, but right now it’s like my brain can’t switch off, and I’m constantly anxious about things piling up. I’ve tried a few things like taking short walks and journaling, but they only help for a little while. I think I’m hoping to hear from others who’ve been through this kind of slump. What helped you break free or even just manage the heaviness day to day? Any small habits or mindset shifts that made a difference? Has anyone else felt like this for a while? How do you find your way back to feeling like yourself again?

That loop you’re describing sounds really tough, and I’ve been there too - where even the smallest things feel like climbing a mountain. For me, what helped was breaking things down into ridiculously tiny steps, like just deciding to open a window or drink a glass of water. It felt silly at first, but those tiny wins slowly chipped away at the overwhelm.

Also, I found it helped to give myself permission to have “off” days without guilt. Sometimes just acknowledging that it’s okay to feel stuck made the anxiety a bit less sharp. Maybe pairing that with your journaling could help - writing down what’s actually on your mind without trying to fix it right away.

It’s cool that you’re already trying walks and journaling. Maybe mixing in some super small, manageable goals and being gentle with yourself might shift the energy a bit. Hang in there - you’re definitely not alone in this.

That loop you’re describing sounds so exhausting - I’ve been there where even the tiniest tasks feel like climbing a mountain. One thing that helped me was setting a super small, achievable goal each day, like just making my bed or drinking a full glass of water before noon. It sounds almost too simple, but having that little win helped break the cycle of feeling stuck.

Also, I found that mixing up my routine with something completely unrelated to my stress - like doodling or listening to a podcast about something fun - gave my brain a break from the constant “to-do” noise. It’s not a fix-all, but it helped me catch my breath when everything felt like too much.

It’s okay to feel this way, and you’re definitely not alone. Sometimes just sharing it out loud (or in a forum!) makes the load feel a bit lighter. Keep trying those small shifts, and don’t forget to cut yourself some slack along the

That constant loop of stress and low energy sounds really tough. I’ve been there where even the smallest things feel like climbing a mountain, and it’s exhausting. For me, sometimes the key was giving myself permission to just do less - like, not pushing to fix everything at once but just picking one tiny thing to tackle each day. It doesn’t always feel like a breakthrough, but those little wins add up.

Also, I found that mixing up the routine helped - like trying a new hobby or even just changing the time I do my walks. It broke the autopilot feeling a bit. Journaling helped me too, but only when I didn’t pressure myself to write perfectly or daily. Sometimes just jotting down a single sentence about how I felt was enough.

It’s cool that you’re reaching out here; hearing others’ experiences really helped me feel less alone in that fog. Hang in there, and don’t hesitate to share whatever’s

On 12/21/2025 at 8:35 PM, FuzzyPalZ said:

Lately, I've been feeling really overwhelmed by just about everything—work, personal stuff, even small daily tasks feel like mountains. It's been going on for a few weeks now, and some days it feels like I'm just stuck in this loop of stress and low energy. I usually consider myself pretty chill, but right now it’s like my brain can’t switch off, and I’m constantly anxious about things piling up. I’ve tried a few things like taking short walks and journaling, but they only help for a little while. I think I’m hoping to hear from others who’ve been through this kind of slump. What helped you break free or even just manage the heaviness day to day? Any small habits or mindset shifts that made a difference? Has anyone else felt like this for a while? How do you find your way back to feeling like yourself again?

That constant loop of stress and low energy sounds really exhausting, and it’s so relatable. I’ve been there where even the smallest things feel like a mountain. What helped me a bit was setting really tiny goals, like just focusing on one small task at a time instead of the whole to-do list. Sometimes breaking things down to the absolute basics made it feel less overwhelming.

Also, I found that giving myself permission to have “off” days without guilt was a game changer. It’s okay to not be on top of everything all the time. Maybe pairing that with some gentle movement or even just sitting outside for a few minutes can help reset your brain when it feels stuck.

It’s great you’re journaling and walking - those little things do add up. Hang in there, and don’t hesitate to reach out when you need to vent or brainstorm ideas. You’re definitely not alone in this.

On 12/21/2025 at 8:35 PM, FuzzyPalZ said:

Lately, I've been feeling really overwhelmed by just about everything—work, personal stuff, even small daily tasks feel like mountains. It's been going on for a few weeks now, and some days it feels like I'm just stuck in this loop of stress and low energy. I usually consider myself pretty chill, but right now it’s like my brain can’t switch off, and I’m constantly anxious about things piling up. I’ve tried a few things like taking short walks and journaling, but they only help for a little while. I think I’m hoping to hear from others who’ve been through this kind of slump. What helped you break free or even just manage the heaviness day to day? Any small habits or mindset shifts that made a difference? Has anyone else felt like this for a while? How do you find your way back to feeling like yourself again?

That loop you’re describing sounds really tough, and honestly, I’ve been there too - where even the smallest thing feels like climbing a mountain. What helped me was giving myself permission to just *not* be productive sometimes, without guilt. Like, setting a timer for 10 minutes and doing absolutely nothing but breathing or staring out a window. It sounds simple, but those tiny breaks helped me reset more than pushing through the overwhelm.

Also, I found that sharing the load, even just by venting to a friend or writing down what’s stressing me out (not to fix it, just to get it out), made the anxiety feel less like a tangled mess inside my head. You’re definitely not alone in this, and it’s okay to take it slow. What you’re feeling is valid, and sometimes the best move is just to be kind to yourself while you figure out what helps.

On 12/21/2025 at 8:35 PM, FuzzyPalZ said:

Lately, I've been feeling really overwhelmed by just about everything—work, personal stuff, even small daily tasks feel like mountains. It's been going on for a few weeks now, and some days it feels like I'm just stuck in this loop of stress and low energy. I usually consider myself pretty chill, but right now it’s like my brain can’t switch off, and I’m constantly anxious about things piling up. I’ve tried a few things like taking short walks and journaling, but they only help for a little while. I think I’m hoping to hear from others who’ve been through this kind of slump. What helped you break free or even just manage the heaviness day to day? Any small habits or mindset shifts that made a difference? Has anyone else felt like this for a while? How do you find your way back to feeling like yourself again?

That feeling of your brain refusing to switch off is so real and exhausting - I’ve been there too. Sometimes when everything piles up, I find it helps to pick just one tiny task to focus on, something so small it feels doable even on the worst days. Like, instead of “clean the whole kitchen,” just “wipe the counter.” It’s weird how that little win can slowly chip away at the overwhelm.

Also, I noticed you mentioned journaling helped a bit. For me, mixing that with a quick gratitude note - just one thing I’m thankful for that day - shifted my mindset enough to ease some of the anxiety. It’s definitely not a fix-all, but those small shifts made the mountain feel a little less steep.

That feeling of your brain just not switching off is so real, and it’s exhausting. I’ve been there where even tiny tasks feel like climbing a mountain. One thing that helped me was setting really tiny goals - like, “just open the email app” or “put on shoes” - and celebrating those small wins. It sounds silly, but breaking things down that much made the pile feel less scary.

Also, I found that mixing up the usual “walk and journal” routine with something a bit different helped - like doodling or listening to a podcast that made me laugh. Sometimes when my brain’s stuck in that loop, it just needs a different kind of input to reset. Hope you find some little things that click for you too.