My dad just shared “7 signs that you are overwhelmed” and man am I in each one of them. Here’s the signs,

1. Small problems start to feel like really big ones. And this can lead to feelings of nervousness or panic.

2. You’re getting mentally or physically fatigued. You find yourself suddenly lacking energy or “running out of steam.” This affects your motivation for activities, social events, or work.

3. You can’t concentrate. A sense of “brain fog” or even uncertainty are both common signs of overwhelm. This can include having a hard time making decisions or doing anything at all — especially things that require focus.

4. You have a headache or other discomfort for no physical reason. It’s true: stress can manifest physically in the body. (And physical stressors contribute to mental overwhelm creating a cycle.) That means overwhelm can start with a headache, stomach ache, or other types of pain

5. Every little thing starts to irritate you. Ever seen a kid get cranky because they need a nap? Yep, adults do it too. (Personally, this is the biggest sign of overwhelm that I fall into.)

6. You start obsessing over small things. Because overwhelm often feels like losing control, it’s common to cast about for anything you can control.

7. Ragequitting. I use this term figuratively, since it’s not actual rage. But the urge to just leave, walk off, or quit something — even something you care about — gets stronger and stronger as you get more overwhelmed.

Knowing WHAT you are dealing with is half the battle of overcoming it.

How much of 2020 is actual shit and how much is us just COMPLETELY overwhelmed by everything.