How to Manage Feeling Stressed, Overwhelmed or Agitated 😰💆‍♀️ -

How to Manage Feeling Stressed, Overwhelmed or Agitated 😰💆‍♀️

These are just some steps that help me manage feeling stressed, overwhelmed or agitated. 💜

📊 Did you know? According to the Key Findings from the Burnout Report 2025 (published annually by Mental Health UK), stress levels in the UK in 2025 remain alarmingly high. It is reported that 91% of adults reporting high or extreme levels of stress. This is particularly among younger generations. I have linked the report at the end of my blog should you wish to read further.

🧠 Remember: We ALL have Mental Health and we need to look after it – some of us just need a little more help or routines in place to help more than others. 💚

Every week without fail I have numerous days like this, often when I have deadlines to meet, or a pile of to-do tasks. Symptoms for me personally, and are always exacerbated by my M.E. (myalgic encephalomyelitis), include: ⚠️ Lack of concentration, ⚠️ Sense of panic, ⚠️ Fidgety legs, ⚠️ Tense aching legs, ⚠️ Lack of appetite, ⚠️ Motivation non existent, ⚠️ Imposter syndrome kicks in, and ⚠️ Feelings of guilt leading to low mood.

I know however, that these feelings are real and they are temporary and will improve if I take some steps to help me manage them. ✨

🌟 My Initial Steps to Feeling Less Stressed

🛑 Stop task at hand and step away. 📱 No Social Media – put phone away. 🍵 Make herbal tea – cut out coffee for now. 🧘‍♀️ Stretch out those agitated muscles (while kettle brewing). 🛋️ Find a cosy blanket, fill my hot water bottle. 🐾 Quick cuddles with my furry friends. ☕ Get comfortable in my favourite spot and take five minutes out. 📝 Complete my Daily Wellness Log (free printable on my website).

💭 What Works for Me

These steps often help me to overcome that overpowering feeling of stress, agitation and overwhelm. Some days I may need to be in time out for longer, sometimes not as long. ⏰

Some people may find speaking to a family member or friend helps reduce their symptoms and improve their mood. For me however, having M.E. means that any stress whether physical or mental will really deplete my body of energy levels. This includes social interaction so for me no phone calls to friends. 📵 I have to be more pro-active in identifying when my symptoms are starting. Then I try to minimise the effects before they exacerbate further.

🎨 Boost Your Feel-Good Endorphins

Try to increase your feel-good endorphins by doing something you love! 😊 In my spare time I often go be creative, or clean my craft desk. 🎨 During the times when I’m doing my day job, I like to write a list. A list of the things that I HAVE completed that day. No point focusing on the things that I haven’t. ✅

Today, I decided to voice type a blog to share my thoughts and feelings today with others who may go through the same as me!