Why does being around people overwhelm me?

Emotional overwhelm may be caused by stress, traumatic life experiences, relationship issues, and much more. If you feel emotionally overwhelmed for an extended period of time, you may benefit from seeing a mental health professional.

How do you help someone who is overwhelmed easily?

Listen.

1. Calm down. Take a few deep breaths.
2. Remove distractions. Turn off the phone and TV and focus.
3. Let go of your need to talk or “one up” or swap stories. Just listen quietly.
4. Ask good questions. “Why…” “How did that feel?”
5. Reflect: “So what I hear you saying is…
6. Assure: Don’t try to fix it at this point.

How do people react when overwhelmed?

You may unconsciously clench your jaws or fists or develop muscle tension, especially in your neck and shoulders, all of which can lead to unexplained physical pain. Stress may also cause a variety of other health ailments, including upset stomach, shortness of breath, back pain, headaches, insomnia and irritability.

What is it called when you get really overwhelmed?

Anxiety is an emotional and stressful feeling that can cause someone to be mentally overwhelmed. It also causes a range of symptoms that can cause people to feel physically overwhelmed.

How do you talk to someone who is overwhelmed?

How you can support someone who is stressed

1. Help them to recognise there’s a problem. It’s easier to spot signs of stress in other people than it is to see them in ourselves.
2. Listen.
3. Offer reassurance.
4. Help them identify their triggers.
5. Offer practical support.
6. Try calming techniques.
7. Support them to seek professional help.

What happens to the brain when you are overwhelmed?

When we’re overwhelmed, we can’t function. It may seem silly: why do we let our brains be hijacked by a to-do list? You brain doesn’t just see a to-do list; it sees a threat. It sees the threat of scarcity: not enough time, not enough energy, not enough magical ability to fit everything into twenty-four hours.