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[Aliviarose]

I’m new I just made this I’m the person who always asks if someone is okay so I forget my own mental health my mom and stepdad are getting divorced and I’ve realized my mental health plummet within this last year I had a 15 minute panic attack that I’m still shaky from i went to talk to my mom and was called dramatic I just need advice.

[Survivor4Ever]

I just told this to another person but it might be helpful to you too... For anxiety what helps me is quickly picking up something and what does it feel like cold/ hot? Is it soft/rough? Like a cup or a pen? Whatever is in front of you .. Another technique is doing the 5-4-3-2-1-.. Look around the room for 5 things you see and name them , than 4 things you can touch and do it, than what 3 things do you can hear , what 2 things you do you smell, and acknowledge 1 thing you can taste

[Rick1on1]

You have a big heart!

Along with that comes the possibility that you "take on more than you can handle". Is that what happened here?

Best thing is to identify your triggers and develop responses to them, so that you dont get overwhelmed. Does this make sense to you?

[Survivor4Ever in reply to Rick1on1]

Yes .. I try not to let people bring me down become transparent. Not let things overwhelm me is always going to happen but perhaps maybe finding some self care for you for is essential. Mental Health is no joke and people don’t take us serious and it’s important you take care of yourself

[Ollyvie]

Hello Aliviarose, am sorry to hear the sudden tread of event going on in your life. Everyone react to situations differently and I understand divorce in the family can be traumatic. Just as you have cared for others and making sure others are okay, you also have to take care of YOU. When one emotions and mental wellbeing are neglected for a while it will catch up with you sometime. This is an indication that its time to take care of yourself and if possible, get help or support to manage your mental health. Its unfortunate your mom may not understand or relate with what you are dealing with. The early you seek help to manage the better you become. Sometimes we become anxious because of fear of something or the unanswered questions of ‘what if’. The problem with "what if" thinking is that it shifts your focus. It pulls you into the future and away from enjoying the present. You own yourself the favor to take care of you. Check this out and I think you might find it helpful bit.ly/2xeHgri. Am here if you need to chat. Let run through your options and see how best we can manage it. You can survive this and overcome it. Sending hugs and love your way.

[Sabio77]

Aliviarose thank you for sharing it is not easy. try aroma therapy, fresh air, drinking waters, start a journal of your day . try to focus on positive and productive thoughts and actions