Overwhelm and Chronic Stress: Cognitive Impairment, Decision Fatigue, and Functional Decline in Daily Life
Overwhelm is a common clinical and psychological state characterized by a perceived mismatch between environmental demands and available coping resources. When overwhelm becomes persistent, it often co-occurs with chronic stress and can manifest as impaired attention, reduced working memory capacity, slower information processing, and diminished executive control. Although overwhelm is not always a formal diagnosis,… Read More »