Have you ever been so overwhelmed that you just feel "out of touch" with everything? That's how I feel right now.

I can't even think straight. It's like, I have so many things going on in my head and so many things to do that I can't even function right now. I don't know how I'm doing it! But yeah, between work, keeping track of all my deliveries (I was an idiot and made a separate order on Amazon for each of the 32 things I ordered.. and they're all coming at different times lol), picking up my medication, taking my medication, and everyday chores, I'm so overwhelmed.

I just need to relax. Thinking about taking an Ativan and sleeping it away. But wow, what an exhausting feeling it is..

Yes, I often feel so overwhelmed I become "stuck". Last night, my dog injured himself badly. I was running around the house looking for the medical supplies box and at one point I realized I was spinning in circles looking around but didn't know what I was doing or looking for. I was in such a panic I couldn't think straight at all. It's best to break things down into small and do-able tasks. Don't thing of everything you need to do, just focus on one task at a time. Good luck..... I'm sorry you are feeling so stretched. You have a lot on your plate right now so be sure to cut yourself some slack.

Life is overwhelming in general I think...... Unfortunately when we (people with MI) get overwhelmed, it can turn very ugly. Keep an eye on things and take care of yourself Blue. I will be over to watch those DVD's with you soon!

[st0psign]

zonkin out on Ativan is probably not the best idea, its a slippery slope doin that when you're overwhelmed if you can avoid it, I would. hang in there, it sounds like you are, keep the momentum moving and things will get done.

[BipolaRNurse]

I feel the same way, what with family all around and funeral planning, I hardly know if I'm coming or going. And I'm not even in the middle of a mood episode, just the normal grief stuff. I sympathize with you, believe me. ((((HUGS))))

[fishin fool]

Very often feel overwhelmed, it can be such a awful feeling.
Hang in there, I hope it passes quickly and you are feeling better soon.

[Wild Coyote]

I am very careful to guard against feeling too overwhelmed.
If, by accident, it happens, I try to ride it out.

Blue, are you feeling more destabilized since your grandfather passed? If so, it would make sense, for sure. You've had so much on your plate.

I think you will be traveling again this month?

Do all you can to gain/maintain stabilization.

(((((( Blue ))))))


WC

Originally Posted by ElsaMars

Yes, I often feel so overwhelmed I become "stuck". Last night, my dog injured himself badly. I was running around the house looking for the medical supplies box and at one point I realized I was spinning in circles looking around but didn't know what I was doing or looking for. I was in such a panic I couldn't think straight at all.

Sorry to hear about your dog. Dogs are family, and I know how hard it is to see your dog in pain and/or not feeling well.

I'll try to break things down into do-able tasks. I'm actually pretty bad at doing that, which is funny because my boss always makes sure that we break down a large task into smaller, do-able tasks. While the main task may not be finished for a while, the smaller tasks must be completed within 2 weeks.

I don't know why I can't apply this to real life! Silly me

Originally Posted by BipolaRNurse

I feel the same way, what with family all around and funeral planning, I hardly know if I'm coming or going. And I'm not even in the middle of a mood episode, just the normal grief stuff. I sympathize with you, believe me. ((((HUGS))))

Yeah, the grief is really hard. I lost my grandfather 1.5 weeks ago, so I know that bereavement is really hard. The funeral planning is soooo exhausting and overwhelming because it's something you have to do at the last minute.

I couldn't even look at my grandfather during the wake. As much as I loved him, I didn't want to do it. It was too much for me to handle with all the stress. So, I very much understand if you're uncomfortable.

I hope you're able to cope with all the stress. Once again, I'm sorry for your loss.

[JustJace2u]

With everything being so hectic between work and having to move I have definitely felt out of touch with the world and reality in general. It was so bad that I even forgot my meds for 3-4 days

Originally Posted by JustJace2u

With everything being so hectic between work and having to move I have definitely felt out of touch with the world and reality in general. It was so bad that I even forgot my meds for 3-4 days

Yeah, I feel you. When you have a lot of stressful events happening at once, you tend to forget things because you're so overwhelmed and can't focus on what you need to get done! Fortunately I somehow managed to take my medication, but I think that's only because I have an alarm on my phone to remind me. Thank god for that alarm...

Originally Posted by Wild Coyote

I am very careful to guard against feeling too overwhelmed.
If, by accident, it happens, I try to ride it out.

Blue, are you feeling more destabilized since your grandfather passed? If so, it would make sense, for sure. You've had so much on your plate.

I think you will be traveling again this month?

Do all you can to gain/maintain stabilization.

(((((( Blue ))))))


WC

I'm a bit destabilized from my grandfather's passing, yes. I'm also traveling in less than 2 weeks.

I was looking forward to traveling, but now I wish I didn't have to go. I honestly don't know how I'm going to surmount the stress. :/

Oh well. I'm trying not to dwell on it *too* much. I think dwelling on it just makes matters worse.

[JustJace2u]

Originally Posted by bluebicycle

Yeah, I feel you. When you have a lot of stressful events happening at once, you tend to forget things because you're so overwhelmed and can't focus on what you need to get done! Fortunately I somehow managed to take my medication, but I think that's only because I have an alarm on my phone to remind me. Thank god for that alarm...


I'm a bit destabilized from my grandfather's passing, yes. I'm also traveling in less than 2 weeks.

I was looking forward to traveling, but now I wish I didn't have to go. I honestly don't know how I'm going to surmount the stress. :/

Oh well. I'm trying not to dwell on it *too* much. I think dwelling on it just makes matters worse.

My thing is that I tend to take all my meds to work since I need to take them at certain times. I honestly forgot to grab them on Thursday when I left for the weekend (I was off Friday and Monday from work).