3 Signs Your Nervous System Is Overwhelmed (and How to Support Yourself)

We’ve all had those days. You’re staring at the screen, your mind’s a fog, your heart’s racing — and you start wondering…

“Why can’t I just pull myself together?”

But here’s the thing: overwhelm isn’t a sign you’re failing.
It’s a sign your nervous system is doing its job, protecting you from something it perceives as too much.

But it is doing it too well!

Here are three common signs your nervous system might be overloaded:

🔁 1. You’re stuck in freeze mode
You can’t start the task. Even though you want to, even though you need to - your mind or body says “nope.” This is your freeze response kicking in.

You might feel foggy, blank, or disconnected. Not lazy. Not unmotivated. Just… stuck.

😵‍💫 2. You’re buzzing with stress, but can’t settle
You feel wired and tired at the same time.
Your thoughts are racing, your chest feels tight, but even when you do rest, it doesn’t feel restorative.

That’s your nervous system in overdrive, stuck in fight or flight.

😰 3. Tiny tasks feel massive
Things that normally wouldn’t bother you now feel overwhelming.
Replying to a message, cooking a meal, showing up on a video — it all feels like too much.

This isn’t weakness. It’s a dysregulated nervous system asking for support.

🌬️ Try this: Breathwork for calm

Here’s a simple technique you can try right now:

✨ Square (or Box) Breathing
– Inhale for 4
– Hold for 4
– Exhale for 4
– Hold for 4
(Repeat for 3–5 rounds)

This signals to your body: It’s safe now. You can slow down.

💬 Final Thought: You’re Not Alone

If you relate to any of these signs, you’re human. Your nervous system isn’t broken. It’s doing what it was wired to do.

But you can gently rewire it.

That’s the work I do in my 1:1 sessions — helping you feel safe, steady, and strong enough to move forward.

🔗 If you’d like to explore that, you’re always welcome to book a free discovery call.
It’s not salesy — just a space to talk, feel heard, and see if we’re a good fit.
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