Break Down

[Madysen019]

Today I feel as if I’m not in control of anything I do say or think. It’s like another person is in my body in a way. I feel defeated. I feel sad. I feel scared.

I don’t want to eat or sleep as both have been scaring me lately

I don’t want to sleep because I’m scared I won’t wake up.

I don’t want to eat because all food sounds and taste bad to me.

I don’t know what to do....

I have to work an 8 hour shirt tomorrow and idk how I’m even going to get through tonight because I don’t want to sleep.

I need advice please ...

[Hb2003]

Why are you feeling the emotions it’s important to pinpoint and find the causes of those emotions . Then work your way to trying to cope through them and over come them .

[Roxylox55]

A podcast or an audiobook might help you to sleep

[Hidden]

Hi Madysen019, I’m sorry you’re going through emotional turmoils. Tight grip on controlling your mind is going to make you go in circle of anxiety. I find meditation and breathing mindfulness helps me tremendously. Take care of your basic needs like sleep and nutrition is a must. Be gentle on yourself and best wishes 🌈🙏

[Hidden]

It's incredibly hard when you are feeling the way you are. Simply trying to focus on any small thing becomes impossibly as your mind races and the disassociation that comes along with that is terrifying. It's like your not in your body you are just watching it act. I have been going through similar feelings the past couple of days. So I want you to know you are not alone in this.

Next as other's have said taking the time to check in with your emotions is good and can be helpful. The same thing with the anxieties. We try so hard to fight the because they are bad we forget that anxiety is just an emotion, it is fear. And that fear comes from somewhere. But trying to ignore that makes it worse, just like pretending you are not angry makes you more angry or ignoring that you are sad makes you more sad. Try to steer into the anxiety and really be in the moment and listen to what your thoughts are. By doing this you can figure out what thought is troubling you and then you can begin to work on it. it's not easy, I struggle with this still but it does help.

[2021ESSEN]

Dear MadysenIt sounds like its very difficult for you at the moment...and the not being able to sleep while having to get back to work makes it harder.

I find that walking in nature...or even anywhere, helps me when im at my most anxious and unable to sit still or do anything.

Another thing that works for me is to get away and sit with a cup of tea and watch people (my town has lifted the strict lockdown so I get a cuppa from the local chaiwalla and sit on a public bench at a safe distance from others and sip my tea while simply watching the world go by.

Offering you my good wished and a gentle hug

[Sprinkle1]

Hello, sorry you are going thru this, it is awful isn't it? Been there many times myself. Have suffered all my life with depression/anxiety. Thru my years I have engaged in therapy, read a lot of good books, and take med's. I would suggest you try to find a Therapist like the one I have, she specializes in Depression/Anxiety, PTSD, Panic attacks and other mental illnesses, she is wonderful, has helped me So much. I am 78 and plan on living another 10 years, misery free. You may need med's to give you relief, I take mine every day, and am grateful, I do not like to take pills, but these help keep me sane, along with my therapist. For sleep I take 100mg of Trazadone one 1/2 hour before bed and get life saving sleep. I wish you well, if I can be of more help let me know, I send Love & Hugs......Sprinkle 1....

[SheWrote]

How are you feeling Madysen019? I know it's been some time since you posted, but I am reading your post and wondering about you. I believe you are much stronger than you believe! You are battling some hard stuff right now, but it is only a season... keep fighting, don't give up... you WILL MAKE IT!!! I am praying for you and sending big hugs!!!!