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Irritability and Head in the Sand

I never thought I would be able to agree with a post so much. I suffer from anxiety. The feeling of being overwhelmed and angry is real. The feeling of wanting and needing to bury yourself in something to calm you down is real. The feeling of needing to just hide it is very much real. When you read this, if you live with anxiety, it will give you comfort to know that you’re not alone. You’re not alone in the fight, you’re not alone in the anger and feeling overwhelmed, and you’re certainly not alone for needing to be alone. By Aine Mosh

Laura Lurns Last updated October 4, 2016 · 1 min read

Sometime the demands of life become overwhelming. It can seem that there is no way out from all the obligations we have. There are some people that think shrinking in on them is the answer, to put an arms distance between themselves and everyone else. This leads to a sense of loneliness that can become anger and anxiety.

The author of this article vents about how being overworked has set him down this path, he’s feeling anxious and angry. He resents not being able to go see his family for the holidays and wishes he had someone to just talk to. It eludes that he’s in a new area and hasn’t found people he can vent with. His writing of this article is a way to channel some of that anxiety and anger.

Key takeaways

An overwhelming workload can lead to irritability and a lack of productivity.
Social support can be a fundamental tool for coping with stress.
Taking a day off can be the best way to deal with an overwhelming workload.

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Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert Writes about the learning brain for parents who want plain answers. Every article is grounded in current neuroscience and classroom practice.

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