I am overwhelmed and I don’t have any strength

[Anonymous]

For some time now — probably longer than I want to remember — I feel that I do not have the bandwidth or the energy or focus to deal with certain things. Let’s say there’s an upcoming field trip that needs volunteers, or there’s a food drive, or a special project at work, or I really need to figure out my parents’ health or living arrangements. Sorry, no can do. A string of emails about some neighborhood issue? Please; I can’t bring myself to even read them. I don’t have it in me to deal with much more than my job and the kids and day to day matters. I don’t want to be disturbed with anything out of the ordinary. I don’t really want to deal with people. I stare at my screen all day at work and then go home. I think this gets worse as I get older, or maybe I’m just more aware of my limitations. Is this a problem? Feels like it. I can’t do anything other than what must absolutely be done. Everything is a burden; I want to be left alone. Does anyone else feel overwhelmed like this?

[Anonymous]

OP, I feel like this too. For me it's menopause and the accompanying brain fog combined with sleep deprivation. I have zero energy.

[Anonymous]

Yes, for years now.

[Anonymous]

Me too. Wellbutrin has helped me a bit with getting over the hump on some of this stuff (though not a silver bullet).

[Anonymous]

I feel that's all of us since the pandemic. I was involved in a million things pre-Covid, now just the thought of doing some of that stuff makes me cringe. I don't think it's just me. The overall energy around me (schools, work) is lower than it used to be.