overwhelm

When the Overwhelm is Too Much

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In my last post, I discussed sneaky overwhelm and how to break through it using a “cheat sheet.” But sometimes, the overwhelm is more severe and may be connected to trauma and shame. We may need a much more robust cheat sheet. Thankfully, there’s an app for that! iChill, by the Trauma Resource Institute, is … Read more

The Sneaky Side of Overwhelm

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Overwhelm has two personalities. Sometimes, it announces itself loudly, making us feel bombarded, over-stimulated and panicky. It’s usually obvious when this overwhelm is present, and we usually enlist help to do something about it, or at least we rant, cry, scream, or do something to acknowledge its presence. But there is a sneaky side of overwhelm, … Read more