Having a panic attack, trying not to retreat to my bedroom.

Today has been grueling. We're having a problem with our 17 year old son that's causing extreme anxiety, problems with our adult daughter who just had surgery and is struggling with her recovery mentally and physically. We had to talk her down last night for like 2 hours. It's like, hello, I can't even deal with myself right now! It's been a complete shit show. Everything is going wrong at the same time.

We were up until 3am which messes with my sleep hygiene and schedule so, now I'm all dysregulated and anxious as hell and, idk how to deal with it. I'm trying not to give in and hide in my dark bedroom. I can't eat or rest.

My wife just kinda sits there bc she knows I'm not doing good but, doesn't know how to help. > I know I'm overthinking but, she seems to not care at all. I feel like giving the f up. 😕

I'm frustrated and upset 😤 , disappointed, anxious, depressed.

Question is, how do you deal with shit hitting the fan with no support? When others need you but you feel messed up yourself? This is a common problem.

Thanks for reading. 😪

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Thank you Hidden 🙏

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Yes, I need a new therapist actually. I've been procrastinating. I wish I had one that I could text ya know?

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The cloud movements really good to watch good distraction 😊

Sunset

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Thank you!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

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Very pretty and calming 😌

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Hey girl 👋 woah 😳 I didn't know you have 2 (almost) adult kids?!🤯

Sorry you're in this tough situation. Having no bi-ped kiddos, I'm not sure if I'm qualified to dole out advice. I know dog 🐶 stuff like the back of my hand 🤷🙍but real kids are a total mystery to me.

However I do know the frustration of being stuck in a place where it feels like you're unreachable to the real world and of no help to anyone. I know that blank stare from hubby that says "I wanna help, but I don't know how to break past that wall and I'm too tired to keep trying " look.

I've been so overwhelmed with Smokey, i got my period after 19 days and went to bed at 6pm last night. Cramps woke me up at 4:15am. We have our annual physicals this morning as our medical insurance was reinstated July 1.

(We would have had to go to our Dr appointment before taking Smokey to be put down because that's the only way we could schedule it)

Whenever I get to your level of frustration and irritability I have to take a step away and sleep for as long as it takes to wake up and not immediately need to go BACK to sleep. Or I end up dissociating from the present and become numb to Life in order to survive and that's not living. Although I woke up with cramps, the heavy grey brain fog has dissapated dramatically. My body feels more rested and therefore Im not as overwhelmed by the thought of what is required of me today. That's a good start. I have a busy day of requirements and appointments before going back to work tomorrow. It doesn't feel as daunting as it was before I went to bed when the sun was still up.

I don't know if a good long nap would revive you...but I know being rested always helps me put things back into perspective. Help yourself first today 🙏 then you can support the ones you love to the best of your ability.

Hang in there 💪

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Thank you LifeIsThePitts ! I do feel better after resting. I have a very hard time sleeping during the day but, I can close my eyes and rest on the couch.

I'm so sorry that you're having a tough time. I hope you get through it being stronger despite anything.

Thank you for taking to time to reply and help me. 🙏 🙏

Big hugggggggg for you. ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️💛💛💛💛💛💛

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Oh and, yes, 2 kids-its a crazy ride no matter the age lol! I just need to breathe sometimes. Take a step back for a moment. 💛