When You're Drowning in Overwhelm

About this episode

This episode provides practical tools to manage feelings of overwhelm and regain control.

Feeling overwhelmed or stuck in an emotional crisis? Learn 3 simple, practical tools to handle overwhelm, regain control, and move forward with confidence. Sign up for my free Panic Attacks course https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/ending-panic-attacks-and-anxiety-attacks Looking for affordable online counseling? My sponsor, BetterHelp, connects you to a licensed professional from the comfort of your own home. Try it now for 10% off your first month: https://betterhelp.com/therapyinanutshell FREE Mental Health Resources: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/free-resources Therapy in a Nutshell and the information provided by Emma McAdam are solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and are not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Emma McAdam is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the views expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. In therapy I use a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Systems Theory, positive…

People in this episode

Host: Emma McAdam

Topics covered

• overwhelm
• emotional crisis
• mental health
• self-improvement
• practical tools

Keywords

• overwhelm
• emotional crisis
• mental health tools
• self-improvement
• therapy

Sponsors

BetterHelp

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

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