John: This deadline is stressing me out!
Phrases Talking About Stress or Anxiety
My nerves are frayed.
C2Meaning
I'm extremely irritable and easily agitated due to stress.
Example sentences
Alice: I know the feeling. My nerves are frayed from the pressure at work.
John: Take a break! Don't let it get to you. I'm starting to feel it too; my nerves are frayed.
Alice: We'll get through this together. Let's prioritize tasks.