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Old Oct 03, 2018, 07:02 AM
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I've been up for 3 hours already, I feel overwhelmed and need motivation. I want to be able to do the dishes without crying or clean without crippling fear.

Reaching out for help please.
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Old Oct 03, 2018, 01:57 PM
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From what you wrote, it sounds as though what you're struggling with has more to do with developing the motivation to "get going" rather than having so much to do you don't know where to begin (overwhelm). However, since I wasn't certain... here are links to 4 articles, from PsychCentral's archives, on the subject of how to get motivated and 4 on what to do when you feel overwhelmed. The first article is by our host, Dr. John Grohol, Psy.D.:

Am I Depressed or Just Lazy?

Tips for Finding Motivation When You're Depressed

5 Steps to Increase Motivation

10 Ways To Find New Motivation

The Cure for Feeling Overwhelmed | Happily Imperfect

https://psychcentral.com/blog/overwh...gies-may-help/

https://psychcentral.com/blog/feelin...that-may-help/

https://blogs.psychcentral.com/weigh...g-overwhelmed/

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From what you wrote, it sounds as though what you're struggling with has more to do with developing the motivation to "get going" rather than having so much to do you don't know where to begin (overwhelm). However, since I wasn't certain... here are links to 4 articles, from PsychCentral's archives, on the subject of how to get motivated and 4 on what to do when you feel overwhelmed. The first article is by our host, Dr. John Grohol, Psy.D.:

Am I Depressed or Just Lazy?

Tips for Finding Motivation When You're Depressed

5 Steps to Increase Motivation

10 Ways To Find New Motivation

The Cure for Feeling Overwhelmed | Happily Imperfect

https://psychcentral.com/blog/overwh...gies-may-help/

https://psychcentral.com/blog/feelin...that-may-help/

https://blogs.psychcentral.com/weigh...g-overwhelmed/

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