We’ve all been there. It starts with a little ache in the chest, that makes you feel like you can’t get yours breath right. Perhaps it’s accompanied by ringing in the ears and a twitch in the eye. You feel overwhelmed, not just by life but in life. You want to run away, to escape this feeling of confusion and frustration, but you don’t know where to go.
We need to talk about what it’s like to feel so overwhelmingly confused, anxious, and frustrated that you can’t make sense of it. It’s a feeling that can be paralyzing and, if left uncared for, all consuming. We need to understand the origins of why we feel like this before we can make sense of the solutions.
Where does this overwhelming confusion come from?
Often, it starts with the fear of making a mistake. People fear the consequences of taking action, even small steps, and so they don’t move forward. Success requires difficult decisions and, for someone who is consumed with fear, following through is like jumping off a cliff without a parachute.
Fear and anxiety can also cause us to overthink our reality. We replay conversations or scenarios in our head, searching through the past to find answers that don’t exist. We get stuck on details that don’t matter, creating anxieties that don’t exist. This thought process can lead to perfectionism and paralysis, making it so that no one course of action seems right.
The first step in understanding why we’re so confused and overwhelmed is to recognize the fear and the anxieties that are keeping us stuck.
But recognizing the fear is only half of the battle. The other half is understanding the solutions to this paralyzing feeling.
The first solution to help you through this feeling is to create a plan. Start with small steps - something that you can easily take and complete. Don’t look at the entire project, instead focus on one task and get that done. Baby steps are essential. Once you start to progress on the path to success, you will begin to build confidence and the fear will recede.
Another way to tackle the flood of confusing emotions is to connect to those around you. Having a support system is key to staying motivated and on track. Reach out to your family and friends, they are often the best source of encouragement and understanding. Also, look into therapy or talking to professionals if available to you.
Finally, it’s important to remember there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Everyone has their own connection to the world and should approach their problem differently. Find what works for you and go with that. No one else can tell you the answers, but you can take the steps to discover them.
In life, it is often easy to fall back on feeling overwhelmed and confused. But when you walk away, you do yourself an immense disservice. Instead, remember to recognize the fear and replace it with the courage required to build yourself up.
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