# What do you do when you’re overwhelmed on what needs to be done?

- URL: https://numo.ai/no/community/icw5rhm/what-do-you-do-when-youre-overwhelmed-on-what-needs-to-be-done
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- Author: @OceanicAbyss
- Posted: 2026-01-11T14:28:35.997Z
- Tag: question
- Comments: 10
- Likes: 8

I’m more of do nothing and try to relax, idk why but I’ve always shut down when overwhelmed.

## Comments (7)

### @sparkle — 2026-01-26T14:36:42.752Z

Sometimes I wrap up in a blanket until the overwhelm softens, then do something small and doable to start moving again. This is when it's good to replace harsh thoughts with kind thoughts for myself.

*2 likes*

### @Blabla — 2026-01-23T18:54:56.574Z

I try to get closer in circles, if I can't perform, I'm doing another important tasc to prove me, I'm able to move. Sometimes it helps already... but if it's very overwhelming I don't know...

### @odravison — 2026-01-12T22:53:04.417Z

I often try to re-plan the task and see what I can do, without deadline. I start doing until my day (or time) is up!

*4 likes*

### @LookASquirrel — 2026-01-12T16:39:08.923Z

I usually do something else and hope the problem fixes itself.

*7 likes*

#### @Nuabeauthes — 2026-01-26T22:44:35.837Z

Same here, except it never does it on itself, doesn't it?😓

#### @theadhdmom — 2026-01-22T00:45:46.815Z

Yep. That's my strategy too 🫠

*2 likes*

### @jw2007 — 2026-01-12T01:56:29.211Z

I shut down and go off somewhere else to “hide” from my problems or emotions.   
I can now see this trait, looking back at when I was young. When My brothers and their wives (I’m nearly 18 years younger than my youngest brother 🫠😂 ) would leave my (parent’s) house, I would get sooooo emotional, and go sulk, cry, and hide either in a corner somewhere or behind one of the couches in the living room.

*4 likes*

### @Lucy 🧡💛🤍🩵💙 — 2026-01-11T19:34:38.485Z

I get hyperfixated on something extremely not helpful and forget the stressor which leads to me missing deadlines, assignments and appointments

*8 likes*

#### @crazyraccoon — 2026-01-15T07:27:17.158Z

Same.. 🥲

*1 like*

### @Julia from Numo — 2026-01-11T18:50:10.215Z

When I am overwhelmed, I can’t do anything, and I need quiet time alone

*5 likes*