Body triggers a stress response
Positive Overwhelm: overwhelmed by the outpouring generosity or support
Stress/overwhelm can be manifested to benefit us but many times, hinders us
Flight-fight-freeze response gets triggered/ panic mode/ shut down
-- escape/avoidance
Operationally define Overwhelm- looks similar but different for everyone 

Deep breaths -- coping strategies -- expel carbon dioxide which leads to relaxation
Boundaries: to prevent in the future (self-advocacy skills/manding/communication)
Break down big tasks into small managable tasks- task analysis
Create sustainable routines- chaining
Look at the antecedents that triggered the overwhelm

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