Escape from Reality: Searching for Relief When Life Feels Overwhelming Survey

We know well-being conversations start with honesty.

Many people are carrying more than others see. Stress that builds quietly. Sleep that never fully returns after loss. A prescription that began after an injury. Extra caffeine just to keep going. Worry about children, parents or loved ones. Habits that start as support during hard seasons.

For our upcoming Lifesaver Wellbeing campaign, we are listening.

We invite you to share a reflection about stress, coping or asking for help. You may remain completely anonymous. Share as much or as little as you wish.

Your experience helps shape resources and stories that help others feel understood and supported.

Be You. Belong. Be a Lifesaver.

Thank you! - Linda Golik, Health & Well-being Consultant, Emplify Health by Bellin

1.May we share your story as part of the Lifesaver Wellbeing campaign?

Yes, you may share it anonymously

Yes, you may share it with my name

No, please do not share my story publicly

2.Which best reflects your experience? (Check all that apply)

Using food, caffeine, alcohol, or other habits to manage stress

Feeling overwhelmed or emotionally exhausted

Supporting a family member

Grief or loss (i.e. death, divorce)

Sleep challenges

A coping habit that changed over time

Concern about a child or teenager

Recovery or seeking support

Other (please specify)

3.When life felt overwhelming, what did you turn to for relief or comfort? This might include routines, habits, work, sleep aids, food, caffeine, alcohol, connection, withdrawal or anything that helped you get through the moment.

4.Was there a time when something that once helped you cope began to feel harder to manage? What was happening then?

5.Was there a moment when you realized you needed relief, support or a different way forward?

6.What helped you move toward support or change?

7.What do you wish more people understood about stress, coping or asking for help?

8.Complete this sentence: The conversation that most helped me was...

9.Your story will never be shared without your permission. If you are open to being contacted about your story or would like additional support resources, please share your contact information below. This section is completely optional.

Name

Phone

10.If you would like us to follow up with you, please check any box below:

I am open to being contacted about my story

I would like information about support resources