Alex's Answer

Hello, thanks for getting in contact with Ask Alex.

Sorry to hear that you are feeling a bit overwhelmed at the moment. That sounds tough. Sometimes the different parts of our life can feel like a lot, which can lead to stress, anxiety, or feeling down.

Here is a link to an article with some tips to deal with feeling overwhelmed www.childline.ie/8-things-to-do-when-you-feel-overwhelmed-at-home/. As you can see, it talks about things like breathing exercises to help you stay calm. It also mentions writing things down. This can make things feel more organised and manageable, especially if you have a lot of tasks or things to do. Seeing them all written out in front of you can give you motivation to tackle problems one by one and then tick them off the list. The article also talks about ways to unwind and relax, such as different activities or hobbies, which are important too.

If you feel like you are struggling, then it can be a good idea to talk to someone such as a trusted friend or family member. It can often be really helpful to let off some steam and share what we might be finding difficult in life. The old phrase goes “A problem shared is a problem halved,” and there is some truth to that.

Please be aware that at ISPCC we also have our Childline service where you can chat anonymously with our trained team of people. You can contact us any time of day or night, 7 days a week by phone 1800 66 66 66 or through webchat on our website www.childline.ie .(just click on the purple Messenger tab)

We hope this information is useful to you and that you feel better soon. Thank you for asking your question and take care of yourself,

Alex