Feelings of being overwhelmed particularly right now are common.
Unsurprisingly, one of the most effective antidotes to being overwhelmed comes from your ability to breathe.
Furthermore, your blood can’t fully oxygenate when you’re chest breathing, which can make things worse.
Relax your shoulders and simply breathe in and out through your nose, pulling the oxygen into your belly.
This reduces the amount of work your body needs to do to breathe (viaHealthline).
From here, ensure that your exhales are longer than your inhales.
Since taking in too much oxygen can cause you to hyperventilate while stimulating the sympathetic nervous system a.k.a.
the stress response focus on your exhale to help calm you down.
To calm down, try a few pressure points
Another easy strategy for being overwhelmed is acupressure.
Stick with your deep belly breathing while you press these points for best results.
Hold down for at least 60 seconds while breathing deeply to relieve muscle tension and chest tightness.
This pressure point also helps to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, insomnia, and depression (viaHealthline).
Another pressure point that can quickly offset overwhelming feelings is known as the yintang.
