and my awareness of my own "overwhelm" is not fun... Like I can Adult and multi-task like a pro, but then the hyperfocus hits a wall and I realize I've been sitting in the same position for hours and my neck is tight with all the tension of overdoing it!
I also just got through a major life trauma (ex tried to kill me) and I am now doing the deep therapy of seeing my parental/family patterns that brought me here. I am learning how to create boundaries and love myself...but it's a journey. sometimes it's two or three steps forward, and one step back...sometimes it's a "bed day"
I highly suggest working with someone to look at your inner dialog and thoughts/behaviors...even foods that can trigger a downward flow. If not, journaling is also an amazing way to follow your inner dialog and patterns...
Good for you for being self aware 
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