overwhelmed

[Daisy425]

hi everyone! Life has been good lately but I’m feeling extremely overwhelmed.

1. My stepdad has throat cancer and starts treatment tomorrow. Prognosis is good but I feel terrible he has to go through this.

2. My boyfriend of two and a half years and I are looking to move in together. I feel guilty because he still lives at home and his mom would then be alone. I would also have a 50 min commute to work as we work on opposites sides of the state and would have to meet in the middle. Moving out is stressful and finding a place is stressful. I’ve been in my current apartment for almost four years so it will be hard to leave.

3. I’m going in a cruise the end of next month with my boyfriend’s family. I struggle with traveling and this is a huge step for me. I felt like I couldn’t say no. I’m scared about norovirus and motion sickness

[BlueAgave]

You do have a lot going on, I would be overwhelmed too. It sounds like most of it is positive, except your step-dad, which I hope things turn out well for him. Moving on the other hand should be exciting since you're going to be living with your boyfriend and finding a new space can be great. It's easy to get overwhelmed with all the new things, but take them one step at a time. If you don't have to rush, take extra time to look around for a place that suits you both. As for his mom, it may be a big change for her, but I'm sure she is happy to see her son move on in his life too. Visit her often.

You've got this! Best wishes to all of you. 🫂

[catsrock]

That is a lot. Feeling overwhelmed is one of the main things I struggle with when depressed. Not sure I have any advice for you, but know that I get it. Deep breaths and trying to take one thing at a time have helped me along with tapping meditations.

[Mamabear49_]

hi!

I understand

Even good stress is still stressful

I’m sorry to hear the news of your stepdad, keep thinking positive and offer to help if you can even a small thing like dinner or a ride to dr appt

It looks as though you are experiencing new beginnings

It can be scary but try to think of it as a new chapter- doesn’t mean the book is written and done

Perhaps bring some earbuds with you for the cruise

That way you can listen to something soothing if you need to - try to just relax and enjoy the experience, let someone else take the lead

Find your calmness, center each day- even if it’s 15 min

Bring yourself back to the present and not worry about the future- it’s not here yet

Safe travels 🌸