Certainly relate to what you're saying here. It is a battle & when it's not improving with the passage of time, yah ... ugh. That's a sign we need to Switch Gears & find a time out escape.

The ones that we can immediately implement & that are safest to reach for are obviously preferred.

Even small efforts can help. Think of what's worked in the past. What has someone else said helps them? Try a known or new one. Music, comedy, going outside, a call to a friend etc. breathing exercises are also very helpful. The Navy Seal Blue Dot 4 second ie slow inhale, 4 rest, 4 exhale, 4 rest while looking at that blue dot doing exactly that size/timewise is amazing. Science says even one round reduces heart rate.

It is important that we keep diverting ourselves from the overload we experience usually daily. I'm glad you posted what you experience here. Also appreciate your very honest description.

You know yourself best as to what helps you. I hope some of the people here replying reassures you that at least you're not alone. We never know when how one person describes something causes a shift in ourselves. The good kind. Feel for ya. ♡☆♡ !!!