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