I've been feeling really overwhelmed for the past couple of months. It feels like work is never-ending, and by the time I get home, I barely have the energy to do anything else. I try to keep up with friends and hobbies, but it all just feels like too much sometimes.

Some days I wake up anxious about the day ahead, and it’s tough to shake that feeling. I know everyone goes through busy times, but this has been dragging on and I’m worried it’s starting to affect my mood and motivation overall.

Has anyone else been through a stretch like this? How did you manage to find some balance or get out of that overwhelmed headspace? Would love to hear what worked for you or even just some encouragement.

On 01/14/2026 at 9:40 AM, MarshaP said:

I've been feeling really overwhelmed for the past couple of months. It feels like work is never-ending, and by the time I get home, I barely have the energy to do anything else. I try to keep up with friends and hobbies, but it all just feels like too much sometimes.

Some days I wake up anxious about the day ahead, and it’s tough to shake that feeling. I know everyone goes through busy times, but this has been dragging on and I’m worried it’s starting to affect my mood and motivation overall.

Has anyone else been through a stretch like this? How did you manage to find some balance or get out of that overwhelmed headspace? Would love to hear what worked for you or even just some encouragement.

@MarshaP, that constant feeling of being drained and anxious sounds really tough. I’ve been there where work just feels like it’s swallowing up all your time and energy, and trying to keep up with everything else feels impossible. One thing that helped me was intentionally carving out even just 10 minutes a day for something that’s just for me - whether it was a quick walk, a favorite song, or just sitting quietly with a cup of tea. It didn’t fix everything, but it gave me a little mental breather.

Also, don’t be too hard on yourself if some days you can’t do it all. Sometimes just acknowledging that you’re in a tough patch and giving yourself permission to slow down a bit can ease some of that pressure. You’re definitely not alone in feeling this way, and it’s okay to take small steps toward balance instead of trying to fix it all at once.

On 01/14/2026 at 9:40 AM, MarshaP said:

I've been feeling really overwhelmed for the past couple of months. It feels like work is never-ending, and by the time I get home, I barely have the energy to do anything else. I try to keep up with friends and hobbies, but it all just feels like too much sometimes.

Some days I wake up anxious about the day ahead, and it’s tough to shake that feeling. I know everyone goes through busy times, but this has been dragging on and I’m worried it’s starting to affect my mood and motivation overall.

Has anyone else been through a stretch like this? How did you manage to find some balance or get out of that overwhelmed headspace? Would love to hear what worked for you or even just some encouragement.

@MarshaP, what you’re describing sounds really tough, and it’s so common to feel stuck in that cycle of exhaustion and anxiety. I’ve had phases where work just swallowed up all my energy, and even the things I usually enjoy felt like chores. One thing that helped me was giving myself permission to slow down without guilt - sometimes that meant saying no to social plans or hobbies for a bit, just to recharge.

Also, breaking the day into smaller chunks helped me feel less overwhelmed. Like focusing on just getting through the morning, then taking a real break before tackling the afternoon. It’s not a fix-all, but little shifts like that made the anxiety more manageable. You’re definitely not alone in this, and it’s okay to prioritize your well-being even if everything else feels urgent.

On 02/06/2026 at 6:20 PM, QuietBee706 said:

On 01/14/2026 at 9:40 AM, MarshaP said:

I've been feeling really overwhelmed for the past couple of months. It feels like work is never-ending, and by the time I get home, I barely have the energy to do anything else. I try to keep up with friends and hobbies, but it all just feels like too much sometimes.

Some days I wake up anxious about the day ahead, and it’s tough to shake that feeling. I know everyone goes through busy times, but this has been dragging on and I’m worried it’s starting to affect my mood and motivation overall.

Has anyone else been through a stretch like this? How did you manage to find some balance or get out of that overwhelmed headspace? Would love to hear what worked for you or even just some encouragement.

@MarshaP, what you’re describing sounds really tough, and it’s so common to feel stuck in that cycle of exhaustion and anxiety. I’ve had phases where work just swallowed up all my energy, and even the things I usually enjoy felt like chores. One thing that helped me was giving myself permission to slow down without guilt - sometimes that meant saying no to social plans or hobbies for a bit, just to recharge.

Also, breaking the day into smaller chunks helped me feel less overwhelmed. Like focusing on just getting through the morning, then taking a real break before tackling the afternoon. It’s not a fix-all, but little shifts like that made the anxiety more manageable. You’re definitely not alone in this, and it’s okay to prioritize your well-being even if everything else feels urgent.

@MarshaP, that feeling of waking up anxious and drained sounds so tough, especially when it just keeps piling on day after day. I remember going through a similar phase where even the hobbies I loved felt like chores because my brain was just too foggy. What helped me a bit was setting a tiny “no work” ritual the moment I got home - like just sitting with a cup of tea for five minutes without checking anything else. It didn’t fix everything but gave me a small pocket of calm to reset.

Also, I saw @QuietBee706 mentioned the importance of being kind to yourself during these times, and I really agree. Sometimes just accepting that you’re doing your best, even if it’s not perfect, takes some pressure off. Hope you find some little moments that help you breathe a bit easier.