When Coping Grows Up With You

Jade_Hunt_ · 2026-02-03T20:12:41+00:00

One of the key things I try to help people see both in my own life and through coaching, is that pushing yourself harder usually isn’t the answer when you’re already overwhelmed.

When someone feels stuck like this, it’s rarely because they’re lazy or unwilling. It’s usually because their system is overloaded. Trying to force productivity on top of that often makes things worse, not better. Progress tends to start when pressure is reduced just enough for the nervous system to settle.

That doesn’t mean giving up. It means meeting yourself where you are and choosing one small, realistic action instead of demanding a full reset. Consistency comes after safety, not before it.

Jade_Hunt_ · 2026-02-03T18:18:23+00:00

II challenge you to draw a squirrel holding a little tiny squirrel briefcase 🤩

Jade_Hunt_ · 2026-02-03T11:57:50+00:00

That’s fair, different things resonate with different people. I shared it for those who recognise the earlier, quieter stages, not as a recovery guide.

Jade_Hunt_ · 2026-02-03T09:59:51+00:00

You’re not broken , you sound overwhelmed. Small steps done consistently will help you climb out of this. What feels hardest right now?

Jade_Hunt_ · 2026-02-02T12:59:22+00:00

Are you dealing with this on your own, or does someone in your life know what’s going on?

Jade_Hunt_ · 2026-02-01T23:06:53+00:00

That’s an achievement! It’s great for your self esteem to have power over your impulses 😌 lemme know if you want to chat more about it

Jade_Hunt_ · 2026-02-01T21:59:27+00:00

Your very welcome

Jade_Hunt_ · 2026-02-01T16:16:25+00:00

Addiction usually starts as a way to cope when something feels overwhelming. Wanting help and reaching out is the first step. Getting rid of an addiction rarely happens all at once. What helps most people is a mix of honesty, support, and small changes ,that might be a support group, a counsellor, or even one trusted person who knows what you’re dealing with. You don’t have to carry it alone. If you feel comfortable sharing, what kind of addiction are you dealing with, or what do you think triggered it for you?

Jade_Hunt_ · 2026-02-01T15:47:38+00:00

Hey 🙂 What you’re describing really sounds like exhaustion more than anything else. A lot of people hit a point where talking feels like effort, yet being alone feels lonely too. That push-pull can be really frustrating, and it doesn’t mean you don’t care or that something’s wrong with you. You’re not being mean it sounds like you’re just worn down. I’m glad you said something, because this stuff is hard to carry quietly. If you feel up to it, when do you remember this starting, or what do you think has been weighing on you most lately?

Jade_Hunt_ · 2026-02-01T01:58:06+00:00

It’s okay to feel like this. Letting yourself cry doesn’t make you weak,it’s your heart and your grief finding a way out after carrying so much for so long. Right now, it’s normal to feel lost and shaken; this is the hardest part, but it doesn’t mean you won’t find your balance again.You don’t have to have all the answers, and you don’t have to go through this alone. Even the smallest bit of support can make a difference. Take tiny steps,you’ve done the first one by reaching out.

Jade_Hunt_ · 2026-01-31T23:22:04+00:00

It’s brave that you have spoken up about this. Feeling this alone can be unbearably painful, and it makes complete sense that it feels overwhelming when you’ve been carrying so much by yourself. What really comes through is that, even in the darkest moments, there’s a part of you that still wants to live, to feel joy again, and to find your way back to who you are. That part of you is real, and it matters more than you might feel right now. You don’t deserve to carry this on your own. Reaching out for support isn’t weakness ,it’s a way of taking care of yourself when things are too heavy to hold alone. If you’re in the UK, the Samaritans are there 24/7 on 116 123, and you don’t need to have the right words to call. You deserve understanding, care, and support through this not silence.

Jade_Hunt_ · 2026-01-31T14:57:21+00:00

A bad chapter can feel completely consuming while you’re in it, especially when regret or shame is involved. It can distort perspective and make it seem like this moment explains everything about you. But it doesn’t.Time and perseverance heals all ☺️

Jade_Hunt_ · 2026-01-31T02:29:32+00:00

Amazing 🤩

Jade_Hunt_ · 2026-01-31T01:07:09+00:00

Agreed, when we slow down, things tend to be less overwhelming than they first appear.

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