03/15/2026
Let's talk about Stress vs Overwhelmed.
Are you stressed or overwhelmed? Can you tell the difference? They are really different yet often we interchange them. Language is important & properly labeling your emotions is beneficial for 3 reasons.
1. So people can help us
2. So we know what we need
3. So we don't have one emotion shifting to become another because we misnamed it.
This is so incredibly important with these emotions because language doesn't just communicate what we're feeling, it shapes it.
Here are the definitions:
STRESSED: when we evaluate environmental demand as beyond our ability to cope successfully.This includes elements of unpredictability, uncontrollability and feeling overloaded.
OVERWHELMED: an extreme level of stress, an emotional and or cognitive intensity, to the point of feeling unable to function.
In Atlas of the Heart, Brené Brown reminds us that naming an emotion is the first step to moving through it. Whether you are feeling 'in the weeds' or just 'at a loss,' we are here to help you find your way back to yourself.
Which one are you feeling today?
Call our office to schedule an appointment to chat with a therapist.
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Credit: Brene' Brown Atlas of the Heart
