Feeling Really Overwhelmed? Discover the Science of Emotion Regulation

[@paulapereira2855]

Unemployed, I'm feeling really overwhelmed. This video came at the exact moment I needed some hope. Thank you Dr. Tracey❤

[@jjeennnnnn]

Hi Paula. I'm sorry you're struggling. I pray you find employment somewhere perfect for you very soon. ❤

[@marianhorvath1002]

Listen to other videos of dr. tracey marks, they help me a lot in similar situation.

[@annm4833]

Best of luck to you finding a job and success for you ❤

[@sheamartin4249]

Yeesh. I was there last election all the way to last year. I feel for you. Hang in there! It does pass

[@marianhorvath1002]

@@paulapereira2855 Watch oher videos of dr. marks too, they help me a lot in a similar situation you feel now. GOD BLESS YOU.

[@kolossol1]

Whew, Dr Marks with the on-time word 😄

[@laurenreynolds6157]

Literally!!

[@CleverBrownFox]

The timing couldn't have been better.

[@ashleydawson4057]

Yesss she just announced recently a new focus for her channel on emotional resilience and I wonder if she had the upcoming election in mind when she did that.

[@annm4833]

No kidding, feeling the same here. 😔

[@shebalove24]

I swear I said the SAME THING!

[@Blahblahmeow]

Me too. 😢

[@sherrygonzalez3285]

Same here guys. I really really needed this. 💗 It helps to know I'm not alone

[@sobersaber494]

I had my 1st day of orientation in a new job and I was so overwhelmed that I took 2 days off. Going back to work tomorrow for my 2nd day, I got this. I need to remember that this feeling will pass.

[@jdmccoy1999]

You will be ok 😊. It’s completely normal to feel anxiety at a new job and as soon as you get some familiarity it will become normal and you’ll fit right in. Everyone experiences new job anxiety, you’re not alone. You got this!

[@NifftyMelinoë]

Feels like a sort of collective Stockholm Syndrome has taken hold. Too many of our fellow Americans have been taught to love powers that abuse them. We must continue to care for one another in an emotionally healthy and mentally rational way.

[@tanyasharadamba1264]

An actual democratic primary would have been a good idea too.

[@pattymlinscek6510]

@@tanyasharadamba1264so would an actual prison sentence for a 34x convicted felon.

[@Nick-kf3io]

Convicted felon, rapist, and all around con artist with a well documented history with several dictators and also Jeffrey Epstein.

[@Chic.Geek75]

Yes I agree

[@TheMyisa]

Unfortunately, there was no time for that.​@tanyasharadamba1264

[@airi75089]

Been dealing with this for ages but the past few months have been brutal. Thanks so much for this!

[@DrTraceyMarks]

You're so welcome!

[@annm4833]

I'm feeling incredibly overwhelmed this morning and this came along at a good time..

[@sweethope8604]

My boyfriend and I can do this to help each other deal with how we feel in adulthood right now. We both have adhd and this is harder for people who have adhd to do anyway also having the added pressures society puts on us to have everything in order and handled 😒 grown ups might still need help too so don't be mean to people who aren't there yet.

[@brightphoebesays]

Yes! This video points out to me how well I'm doing, because I DO step back a moment when I'm feeling something, and identify (sometimes use my emotions wheel) and say, I'm feeling x,y, z, and it will pass. Everybody has feelings, everybody feels things, it's ok to feel angry or scared or depressed, or whatever it is. I record it in my wheel, and I navigate life. I can take the driver's seat, not my amygdala. Example, two days ago I was fired. Yesterday I wanted to drink to get rid of the awful physical sensations I had in my stomach and head and limbs, but instead I used my coping tactics, I faced the anarchy of the situation, and went for a walk, then I played harp music at home and did a puzzle, had a cup of tea, and reminded myself that I'm safe, and of all the traumatic things I've already survived in life, and that this is just one little blib in the big picture, I know I can handle it. I'll be okay.

[@christinegettle4788]

Overwhelmed on overload ... actually SCARED this morning. Trying to control my heart rate.

[@boossersgarage3239]

me too, what a disaster. It feels like the Sky is Falling on my Head....

[@boppedouttahere]

Lol! Grow up. BEST DAY EVER. TOOK OUR COUNTRY BACK!

[@christinegettle4788]

@@boppedouttahere You just elected for someone to run the United States from prison. Oh, wait, he'll ***exonerate himself.**** Nevermind. I highly suggest: BE NICE OR LEAVE

[@curlyvseedstar2108]

And the bullies won't leave us alone, hang in there you're not alone​@boossersgarage3239

[@wicked_deftlady]

@@boppedouttahereUnless you’re Native, your country was never taken away.

[@Chic.Geek75]

The light of beacon and hope, perfect timing. I suffer from PTSD and Generalized Anxiety Disorder

[@roberttweten]

Same

[@megancanflyy123]

thanks for this video! feeling really overwhelmed today

[@JanaeJohnson96]

This video is so important! Thank you for posting, beautiful! The world needs you! ♡♡♡🙏🏾

[@KellsSmith1244]

Good timing, I happen to be quite overwhelmed at the moment.

[@piggy310]

You've been freaking out for almost 10 years now that's got to count for something.

[@guilhermegraca8211]

Congratulations, you found the perfect day to upload that video.

[@Simonious_Monk]

Yep, I need this. Thank you Dr. Marks 🙏

[@chadada8866]

Timing on this is amazing! Psychologists payday 😂

[@ljkoh20052000able]

Just what I needed.😮

[@aspicboat]

we all fucking do today

[@boppedouttahere]

BEST DAY EVER

[@piggy310]

It'll be okay Karen... Wars and inflation really aren't good things.

[@adinaelescobar210]

I love how engaged she is with her audience and how she gives really easy explanations. Keep up the good work doctor!

[@mrohde2067]

I love this and am ordering those cards ! I was raised by a parent quick to anger and it was absorbed most notably by my brothers , who appear to have followed in his footsteps , flying off the handle for the most minute things . I get overly nervous , anxious and filled with self doubt in new working experiences and would like to train my brain to cope and work through instead of fleeing when things become challenging ❤ But in general I love new experiences , like moving to new states , vacationing to new countries .. I guess it’s performing in new roles , where I have no idea what I’m doing that cause Ms me to freak out a little .

[@lakrids-pibe]

Yeah I do feel a bit overwhelmed with the news right now :/

[@MagisterialVoyager]

you're not alone, my friend.

[@CuteTexasToads]

Same 😭😭😭

[@D.R.23]

Turn it off. Read a book.

[@Shotleythinktank]

The news/ outcome of the election actually has many of us feeling positive and hopeful for the future! It’s all perception!

[@julieelvin7639]

That's just because you're intelligent. She's not suggesting you ignore arrogant idiots who could damage or injure you.

[@xotwod3254]

Well I’m feeling it right now.

[@Vidhi2704]

Bang on Timing!!!!

[@messey12]

I have to exhume my one kitty today on top of, well, everything else. Thank you.

[@KotobukiGirl]

Don't get me wrong. I've liked, saved, and already shared this video. Just letting you know that the expression is, for future use, "I could NOT care less." If I could care less, that means I do care some.

[@iandyson4493]

The labeling of emotions, from my experience, has been one of the best things I have done for my mental health. Growing up, I was essentially taught to ignore them - so as an adult, I'd feel all these negative (even positive) emotions and not know how to process them. I first came across this concept a few years ago reading the book about childhood emotional neglect by Jonice Webb. One big thing that I noticed is that the act of intentionally labeling your emotions helps you separate yourself from your emotions. You don't want to identify as those emotions as that can lead you to try to hold onto them. Emotions are fleeting. It has been best for me to identify them, feel them (without judgment), and let them go. Love the video!

[@invertedangel]

i appreciate this a lot Dr. Marks. i know this will help a lot of people. i am loving your new series on resilience ! that is exactly what we need...💙

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Thank you!!❤️

[@VapingNurse]

Perfect timing. Thank you. 😢

[@mefilmmaking]

Bravo Dr. Marks 👏🏾

[@Buster-im5so]

I'm realizing that the psychiatrist who knows, the things I learn from this site, can actually help me grow out of my past emotional and psychological mayhem that controls my subconscious routines.

[@Buster-im5so]

It's tempting to ask, "why didn't I get this knowledge in the expensive colleges I attended. The professors weren't privvy to this information because it's only been developed recently. At least in the form that our modernist understanding readily digests.

[@MrApuck4]

You're actually incredible! These videos are such an awesome resource.

[@mb4920]

Excellent content, Dr. Tracey! Thank you for what you do.

[@TheLadyDelirium]

I've spent the last couple of days so overwhelmed and feeling like I'm losing control. I've been so tense and crying all the time so it was really helpful hearing this, it's given me hope that I can get better with time. Thank you.

[@ShellBe-Rite]

She is an angel from heaven. If I had access to this information in the 70's my life would be better today. Understanding is the foundation.

[@Magictrip678]

Thank you Dr marks for this wonderful video. I was having these feelings of Doom and being overwhelmed for almost 4 years now but somehow today I feel wonderful.

[@probablypoetic8759]

Those are great tools! I will give them a try! Thank you, Dr. Marks.

[@hockinghillsalive3624]

WOW. Practiced the first exercise (Savoring the Senses) with my water bottle, and afterward could literally feel warmth and calmness flooding behind my eyes. Calming, for sure. Incredible. I'm 42 and recently experiencing some menopausal symptoms like anxiety and brain fog. This will help when I'm in a random place or moment, and the anxiety hits me out of nowhere. I can just take 30 seconds to savor my senses to achieve a sense of calmness. Thank you!

[@luciem5372]

This technique has helped me relieve anxiety!

[@chiomaalikpo]

Your videos come just in time. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@PandaKia]

This helps me when I'm in a flashback and/or I'm disassociating

[@misslayer999]

I'm a older neuroscience student currently in college and I'm also recovering from from SUD. This is really good information to keep on hand. I keep a tiny journal in my bag and I wrote down the steps to both of these practices in it. The journal also has a small pocket in the back of it where I keep a coin that I got when I completed my recovery program. It's a little bigger/heavier than a quarter with designs carved into it that are really easy to feel, so it's the perfect item for this practice. I kind of had been using it before in the same way I just didn't realize it. Mixed with the steps that you've given, this is perfect for an "emergency emotion regulation kit" lol. I'm really loving the new videos that you've put out because I know these techniques work. I like that you're doing extra focus a neurobiology and physiology, which is particularly salient for me considering it's my major lol. For anybody wondering, these things absolutely do work, but you have to keep practicing them. No exaggeration, I have literally changed my life by doing practices like this and I'm always excited to add more tools like this to my arsenal.

[@phillipjohnson8903]

Right on time

[@benny_boop]

I just wanted to let you know that your videos have helped me immensely this past year. Thank you for sharing these lessons with all of us who could really use guidance with knowing where to start in developing better mindfulness and emotional regulation.

[@tbyrdpaints]

Thank you I really needed this

[@dayaautum6983]

Dr. Tracy Marks, I really love your approach. You empower people to get better, laying the cards down on the table. This builds trust by putting a person in control rather than takes it away and encourages a person to be far more actively participating in their recovery. It's so simple and a win win for everyone.

[@chamomile08]

Thank you for the video! 1:05 *What is emotional overwhelm?* 2:01 *Emotion regulation* 4:32 *2 strategies* 4:40 🌱 *1) Savoring the Senses* 6:07 🌱 *2)Labeling the emotion*

[@dharris9127]

Speechless

[@ilovesketching1]

My AMYGDALA over powers my prefrontal cortex 😢!!! All this is insightful!!!

[@PraveenSrJ01]

I’m learning a lot about emotion regulation

[@bbbbbennyandthejets]

I lived my life unaware of having an early childhood trauma which had caused most everything I've endured since 1961, including the awful pain of Cancer. The effects of the trauma caused me to be unaware of being emotionally abused by my older brother until the age of 14, and shared a br with the nut until I was 6. Then I tangled with 2 narc brothers-in-law, who split up my wife's family of 7 girls. The only medical care I received was emergency care by a nurse who happened to be living in our rear apartment in 1961

[@jdmccoy1999]

Thank you Dr. Marks. You are saving people.

[@kl-ue6zl]

Thank you so so much for these practical and super relevant videos. I was actually praying for help with this and here it is! ❤

[@nouf3550]

2 strats: 1. savor senses - fully focus deeply on one sense for 20-30s. feel self after. - this divert brain from the overwhelm by activating brain sensory processoring centor, creating a sense of control. 2. label emotions. -pause, then identify emotions, and acknowledge/accepts. (reevaluate) - this activates prefrontal cortex, calming down the amygdula.

[@MrAryanthaker]

what a timinig!

[@ryantaube6546]

Amen

[@zenseed75]

Feel numb right now but will def need this later.

[@piggy310]

It'll be okay Karen, we don't have to keep starting wars.

[@divyanshuchauhan1245]

Feel better!

[@elebenty5709]

@@piggy310 I say JD puts Don out to pasture by summer.

[@piggy310]

@@zenseed75 I do too.. The comeback kid did it.. Trump baby 2024 🥰😎🇱🇷

[@_Geist]

i love this video, it's very helpful. thanks, doc.

[@vkng_drag0n982]

Thanks for this video. I NEEDED BADLY!

[@radiostarsareback]

I really like your content and energy! Just a suggestion: consider avoiding disability terms as metaphors, like 'leaving us feeling paralyzed.' Using 'paralyzed' in this way can be ableist, as it overlooks the lived experiences of those with paralysis. Alternatives like 'leaving us feeling stuck' or 'overwhelmed' might work better. Thanks!

[@dvm427]

Excellent timing. Thank you Doctor!

[@damienchall8297]

I will pass this on to friends who could use it

[@MagicAndReason]

Hi Dr Marks! I've always loved your videos. You are *AMAZING!* OK, crazy idea here: do a team video with the Midwest Magic Cleaning channel. Ok, hear me out. This guy has the heart of a therapist but hardly any of the theory. He's very self-aware & as he's cleaning the places of his clients, he's deeply considerate of where they are & what they're going through. I just think it's one of those ideas that's so goofy it might just work. 😋 Take care & thank you for such an amazing channel! Sincerely, MagicReason

[@TexanWineAunt]

Channel keeps getting better and better 🎉

[@karinalebedeva7335]

I am currently feeling constantly overwhelmed. I am doing my PhD at a foreign country, loosing my contract with the university by the end of the year, I have no clarity about my future with the residency permit. I am constantly stressed and overwhelmed, because it feels like there is zero stability in my life. I was surprised to figure out that my photography hobby that I usually pick up during such crises is exactly the first exercise. I’ve never been able to understand all this thing with anchoring back to the present moment through the concentration on one sensory stimulus. But I do literally the same with photography. You choose a scene, decide which story you want to tell, how objects are located next to each other, their composition, colors, etc…

[@shanikapowell6672]

So powerful!

[@kellyotterness]

Thanks so much. I did the savoring touch exercise and it helped me to relax really quickly. That sense seems especially useful because you could do self-soothing gentle touch, like an arm rub, and benefit twice in a way.

[@5lanediver]

good timing for this vid

[@Kazuhiro-i]

I feel almost daily overwhelmed by my emotions. Apparently Im hypersensitive something thst was denied from me since childhood bc men dont cry. Well repressing for 26 years something doesn't end well. Now Im constantly feeling too much. Wanting to cry. Im scared of everything. My self defense mechanism are triggered by my imagination. Therapy have helped but only to understand better and have some new tools. But they feel so weak to the levels that my emotions grow. And is just tiring. Why I have to fight against myself every day to just do the most basics chores. Getting a job feels impossible. There is already a huge problem with jobs in my country and how Im supposed to get one. I cant even go to an interview without panic attacks. It feels such a lost cause... i want to give up but I cant even kill myself, even that is taken from me by the utter fear of pain and discomfort that suicide means. Im so tired. Just so tired...

[@3zo932]

Thanks Dr Tracy mark

[@adadove6380]

thanks dr. tracey this is cool + helped

[@iPLAYtheSTATION]

In stressful situations, I find bilateral stimulation very helpful. This can be done using the butterfly hug technique. I bought a product called Bi-Tapp which is two small devices that vibrate back and forth. It's expensive at over $300, but it's much easier to do this since you can wear them on your wrists and let it do the "tapping" for you. If you have FSA/HSA dollars to spend, I would recommend it.

[@Taxi2TheMoon]

Great timing. Thanks

[@MickieMuellerStudio]

Thank you SO much for this, you are an inspiration.

[@ljkoh20052000able]

What should I do if my overwhelm causes head essential tremors

[@Carol-gy8gy]

Well put together. Noted with Thanks.

[@amarbyrd2520]

Yes - especially today ... and I see in the comments I'm not the only one feeling like that

[@SugarSweetSandStorm]

Unrelated, the new editing style is so punchy! Not bad and very energetic. I hope it helps with the retention rate, please keep up the good work.

[@hridley2901]

Great resource! Thanks =)

[@dtjrealmc]

I better save this one and watch it after the gym.

[@mkgancio]

Thank you very much for your videos. They are very helpful. Do you also have video on how to deal with unhealthy attachments? Thank you very much!

[@dtjrealmc]

I've been labeling the emotion since day 1... I would tell her... I like you a lot, I don't know why I do when I know I shouldnt... and I still tell her that. Being in a d/s relationship has put me in a broken spiral when my domme ignores me.

[@kanchanm6351]

Informative video....thank god i landed up to this channel 😊

[@yaknowamsayin]

This would need enough mindfulness to stop and do one of these strategies. I find an amygdala hijack/ emotion flashbacks of cPTSD are not always obvious in the moment.

[@Cathy-xi8cb]

These techniques are not going to be as effective for trauma reactions. There are specific strategies to address hyperarousal for trauma.

[@lizbailie8052]

Dr Marks I know you have a book out “Why am I so Anxious”. Do you have any others???? and THANK YOU so very much for all you do!!!

[@GypsyJulie]

My shoulders are burning and spasming in pain from my fear of what just happened in our country.

[@sherrygonzalez3285]

Mine too, friend! My shoulders are constantly tense all day long. This too shall pass and we can get through this 💗 remember there are still millions of good people out there

[@elisaelisaross]

Thanks for the advice. i still have a question concerning the example of naming the emotions with cards. In your example the person is feeling resentful and realises it is based on an assumption about their boss' intentions, so they are able to let go of the assumption and the linked resentfulness. But what if the assumption is eventually confirmed and it makes the person legitimately resentful? How do you regulate it with this method of naming emotions? Can emotions be regulated independently if the reality of their cause?

[@momcman]

I use these two skills all the time and I am still as emotionally disregulated as I could be this week. This is really basic stuff and it doesn’t get you far. At least it didn’t get me far. This is old news.

[@flyygurl18]

Great video Dr Marks

[@alishademmery3581]

Exactly right

[@rebeccacruse9163]

Every day especially when someone is hurting I feel like I have to fix their pain

[@dilnozamirzahojaeva4458]

Thanks ❤❤❤

[@oliverrojas3185]

Thanks

[@DrTraceyMarks]

You’re welcome 😊

[@classiql]

Appreciate this content.

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Thanks a lot 🙏🏽

[@torm68]

Can you discuss psychogenic tremors? I feel like there isn't much information about this condition. Thanks!

[@malakreviews4743]

This does not help with panic attacks or severe anxiety. It is very difficult 😢💔

[@julieduncan1996]

“Heightened state of distress” - yep.

[@lindasilva2005]

What are the tools for the labels, fear and helpless?

[@WSPTL]

Could you please have those cards as a PDF/online version please?

[@lindaelarde2692]

Thank you ...we can't deal effectively with life's challenges unless we can be fully present and have clarity of thought. Perfect timing for post election Shockwave.

[@MarcelTrawick]

Hey doc, I noticed before my five year old had a behavior she stated I'm going out the window in a joking manner. Later in the day when she had a behavior she motioned for the window seeking escape. She quickly assessed that was not an option and was dangerous. She didn't seek that as an option for escape. So, when people say things jokingly or in conversation can they hold some truth? I wonder how often those extreme statements hold truth.

[@seanMdandilyon7]

Hi Dr. Marks, is there a difference between a feeling and an emotion? Or are they one in the same? I’d like to be exact when describing my mood or state of being, thanks.