Understanding why we tune out—and how to gently tune back in
In a time when headlines feel overwhelming and the world seems on fire, it’s no surprise that many of us feel paralysed.
If you’ve been unsure how to act, who to trust, or how to care without burning out—there’s a reason. Actually, there are a few.
Below are five of the most common psychological responses to crisis. You might see yourself in one. You might see yourself in all five.
“I can’t deal with this right now.”
You want to care—but you feel numb.
You scroll past headlines and think: Not now. Maybe later.
Later never comes.
Why?
This is a survival mechanism. When your nervous system is overloaded, it shuts down emotional response. It’s trying to protect you.
How to move forward:
Do one small thing. Read a single explainer. Talk to one trusted friend.
Reconnection doesn’t have to be loud—it just has to start.
“Everything feels urgent, and I feel useless.”
You care so deeply—but you’re exhausted.
Another crisis just feels like another blow.
Why?
It’s called moral fatigue. Too many pleas for attention. Too much heartbreak. You’ve stopped feeling because you’ve felt too much.
How to move forward:
Don’t try to fix everything. Choose one issue to engage with fully.
Allow yourself to feel—but not drown.
“What if I say the wrong thing?”
You’re afraid to speak up.
Not because you don’t care—but because you might say it wrong, or upset someone, or attract backlash.
Why?
In today’s climate, caring publicly can feel risky. Many people have been conditioned to stay quiet to stay safe.
How to move forward:
Start in private. Talk about what you’re learning. Wear a message instead of posting one.
You don’t need to be loud to be brave.
“There’s too much information. I don’t know what’s real.”
You want to understand, but you feel overwhelmed.
Every news source says something different.
It’s easier to disconnect entirely.
Why?
We’re drowning in data but starving for clarity. Your brain is doing its best to filter chaos—it just needs better tools.
How to move forward:
Find a source that breaks things down in plain language.
Seek creators or platforms you trust.
Let curiosity come back slowly.
“No one else around me talks about this.”
You look around, and no one’s sharing.
No one’s posting.
No one’s reacting.
So you don’t either.
Why?
Humans crave belonging. When the group goes silent, so do we—even if we’re privately screaming.
How to move forward:
Be the gentle disruptor. Say, “This made me think.” Share imperfectly.
Someone is waiting for you to go first.
If you've found yourself down rabbit holes lately—piecing together dots between AI, government control, surveillance, shadow figures, or that one influencer who definitely knows something...
You’re not mad.
You’re probably just tired.
And your brain is trying to make sense of chaos using any available pattern.
We get it.
In fact, humans are wired for meaning-making. We want order. We want the “why.” But when institutions fail us and trust is eroded, our imagination takes the wheel—and it usually steers us straight into YouTube comment sections.
So what if instead… you took a breath?
A real one.
Maybe walked a dog. Hugged a tree. Switched off the WiFi and watched the clouds instead of the news.
Because here’s the twist:
You are right to question things.
But the answer probably isn’t in an anonymous Telegram channel.
It might be in rest. In joy. In creativity. In doing something—however small—with love.
And if you’re still unsure where to start?
We made some tote bags. They’re a lot cuter than a bunker.
We wanted to offer something softer than outrage.
Something clearer than noise.
Something more connected than silence.
We designed t-shirts, tote bags, and prints that let people express what matters without having to shout.
They're not just products. They're protest, disguised as everyday items.
Because peace isn’t passive. It’s a choice we carry with us.
If you’ve recognised yourself in any of these—great.
That’s awareness. That’s the beginning of change.
This isn’t a callout. It’s a call in.
And if all you do today is read this, reflect, and take one soft step closer to care—
that’s enough.
We’ll be here, building slowly, creatively, and with hope.
Together.
TEDDY Talks was created by Katy Peck, a passionate dog advocate with years of hands-on experience in behaviour, training, and nutrition. As the co-founder of one of Cornwall’s busiest dog day care centres, Katy helped care for up to 80 dogs a day, learning first-hand what makes dogs feel calm, confident, and understood.
In 2018, she brought that knowledge into the world of natural nutrition by opening a pet shop focused on healthy, wholesome choices — supporting thousands of customers with thoughtful advice, honest information, and a personal touch.
TEDDY Talks is the natural next step: a way to take everything we’ve shared in person and make it available to every dog lover, everywhere. These free downloads and training tools are built from real experience, not just theory — and grounded in kindness, patience, and the belief that when we understand why, we can teach how.
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