📖Social story
When I feel overwhelmed
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Sometimes I feel overwhelmed.
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My body might feel different when this happens.
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That's okay — all feelings are okay.
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I can take a slow breath and ask for help.
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The feeling will get smaller. I am safe.
← All feelings
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Overwhelmed
Too much, all at once
💭What this feeling is
Overwhelmed is when there are too many feelings, sounds, or things to do, and your brain feels full.
🧍Body sensations
- 👉Head feels foggy
- 👉Heart is fast
- 👉Want to cover ears or eyes
- 👉Frozen — can't move
🎯Common triggers
Loud, busy placesToo many instructionsBig crowdsHard days
🌱Healthy coping strategies
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Quiet corner
Find a quiet spot and sit for 2 minutes.
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One thing at a time
Pick ONE small thing to do first.
3
Heavy hug
Wrap up in a weighted blanket or have a long hug.
🎲Interactive activities
📺Videos
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Too much! Overwhelm for kids
GoZen!
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5-4-3-2-1 grounding
Mindful Schools
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Quiet time reset
Cosmic Kids
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📚Books
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A Little Spot of Anxiety
by Diane Alber
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Listening to My Body
by Gabi Garcia
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The Whatifs
by Emily Kilgore
📝Printable worksheets
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Personalize a sheet for overwhelmed and print it.