Struggling and Need Encouragement

[The People]

We understand the statement about being overwhelmed by feelings. Mostly because it is a state that we visit so often and have done so over the years. What helps us when we get to the overwhelmed is to focus on small physical tasks.

When we moved into the apartment we were overwhelmed by the mess. Ana analogy coming here. between being overwhelmed and physically hurt there was no way we could do all of it at once. Some people could; mostly male or somebody with help but not me. So I started focusing on one area. The first thing we did was to put the bed together. It was hard and still looks odd as the frame doesn't fit properly. But since our bed (or writing) is where we go when we feel overwhelmed that got done first. Bit by bit we moved pieces. We are not done but it is taking form.

I try to apply that logic when I am overwhelmed. What feelings need tending to first? Am I safe? Have I eaten? If I haven't remembered to shower that day I go and have one. Focus on the everyday stuff that is normal. Then I choose the tools, writing, colouring, letter to T...

Just like my new apartment our working through the emotions can not be dealt with in a day. So we pick what is easiest not to hide from. Notice I said easiest and not easy. Chances are some of the emotions are not just yours. And you know what? The overwhelmed is a feeling and you have shared that. Which means you have started to deal with it. You have begun. Like me putting the bed together for me.