Crying all the time

[Hogfan622]

Hello to all! I am new to this so I am a little bit out of my comfort zone. I have PTSD, anxiety and depression. I left an abusive marriage almost 3 years ago. The last few weeks I have cried more than I have in the last year. Some things from my past and my ex have popped up and mentally I feel like I have been going backwards. I start crying when I think about things. I am also having a big medical procedure in a couple of weeks on top of working with my doctors on other health issues. The therapist I’ve been seeing for over a year is leaving and that’s bothering me too. I will continue therapy, but it’ll be hard with someone new. I am on medication and it’s made a huge difference up until a week ago. I cry a lot saying I just want the pain to go away. My current partner has been extremely supportive, but I know it can be hard a lot of times. I’m trying to stay busy with my job and other things to keep my mind occupied but it’s hard. Any positive advice would be appreciated. Thank you!

[Rick1on1]

Have you tried mindfulness?

[Hogfan622 in reply to Rick1on1]

I have not. Is it meditation?

[Rick1on1 in reply to Hogfan622]

Here are some articles explaining the techniques based on what your core issues are:

healthline.com/search?q1=mi...

[cbgrace1980]

I know exactly how you feel. Make sure you tell your partner exactly what you need from them and I know they will be helpful. You're getting over a major trauma in your life. It's not easy. But it just takes time and continued work. You are doing a great job!!!!

[Hogfan622 in reply to cbgrace1980]

This is awful. I’m doing better, but my ex keeps trying to reach out to me.