There's a particular kind of being overwhelmed that doesn't show up as panic or stress; it shows up as mind fog. You know that feeling. You're moving through your day, doing the things you need to do, but there's a heaviness behind your thoughts. You're thinking, but not clearly. You're functioning. but not fully present. It's not dramatic enough to stop you, but it's enough to make everything feel harder than it is. A man recently shared a moment that captures this experienc