The context of the following conversation is Addison has a paper tomorrow and needs to study. Addison played video games instead.:
Addison says I have a paper due tomorrow and I need to study but I just spent the last three hours playing video games..
The friend responds Why were you playing video games when you knew you had work to do?.
Addison responds I just felt so overwhelmed I didn't know where to start..
The friend responds Well, you just made yourself more stressed by not just getting anything done..
Addison responds I know.  I'm not sure what to do..
The friend responds I suggest you get some coffee and get to work..