Had a bad breakdown last night

[citrusvitae]

My anxieties about being alone and unable to really socialize got to me last night and I just started crying. Had to chat with 988 for the first time and everything. It's carried on into the next day and seems to really get to me when I'm alone. I don't really know whats going on.

[blackcat64013]

A breakdown/melttown, however it looks and feels, is sometimes used to describe when mental distress suddenly becomes too overwhelming for a person to cope with. A breakdown may be a sign of another underlying mental health condition, such as the anxiety you have mentioned.

If you think you’re having a breakdown, it’s important to see a primary care doctor or mental healthcare professional as soon as possible. They can help diagnose any mental or physical health conditions and determine underlying causes for your breakdown.

A doctor may refer you to another healthcare professional. They may also provide therapy, medications, or lifestyle recommendations to treat your anxiety and help you find a healthier way to cope with stress.

Wishing you all the best from Australia

[citrusvitae in reply to blackcat64013]

Thank you. I have been seeing a counselor for a bit which makes the breakdown feel a bit more odd, but I have sought professional diagnosis for what I believe to be depression and/or anxiety.

[Shnookie]

I’m so sorry that U R going thru this. R U on any psychiatric meds ? It was smart of U to reach out to 988. It is also positive that U came to HU. There R times when things get to be too much. When I feel overwhelmed, I reach out to HU, my PM friends, NAMI a mental health hotline and the California Peer Run Warm Line.

[citrusvitae in reply to Shnookie]

I am not on any meds atm. I booked an appointment with a psychiatrist but won't be able to see them until early May.