Overwhelm

Minimal Overwhelm

Expressions activating this band show little to no sense of being overloaded and may instead describe neutral topics, effective emotional management, curiosity, or unrelated experiences.

Mild Overwhelm

Expressions activating this band convey intermittent strain, piling-up difficulties, or emotional exhaustion that is noticeable but still bounded. The sense of overload is present as a manageable pressure rather than a dominating state.

Moderate Overwhelm

Expressions activating this band describe a clear feeling of being overpowered by emotions, choices, obstacles, or anticipated demands. Overload is experienced directly and begins to shape how situations are perceived and handled.

High Overwhelm

Expressions activating this band depict pervasive overload tied to strong feelings, responsibilities, large tasks, life circumstances, or time pressure. The experience is sustained enough to interfere with coping and create a sense that demands exceed capacity.

Severe Overwhelm

Expressions activating this band convey acute, consuming overload, often framed as endless demands or concern about losing control under the weight of what must be handled. The experience is immediate, global, and difficult to contain.

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