Stop The Thoughts

[Harleyly]

I can’t even begin to explain into words how and why I feel so lost. I will be fine one moment, then the next have be on the brink of a crying meltdown. I’m trying to just struggle in silence to not burden those that I love with something they can’t understand… mainly because I can understand it myself. I’m having a really hard time coping with simple things and more often now feeling overwhelmed. It’s not affecting me to the point of not knowing what to do or where to turn for help.

[Mintysteps]

Hi Harleyly ,

You've done a great job on surviving and thank you for that. It can be very frustrating to explain what you're going through to other people, especially when they simply cannot comprehend what we've been through due to differing experiences, and it's nobody's fault.

Whenever i am alone and feel overwhelmed yet need to hold on to my sanity (like in workplaces), I do relaxation techniques that makes me focus on the present, such as box breathing and a short mindful meditation. It's more like a first- aid rather than a long-term solution, and honestly, in especially bad days i need to repeat these exercises every 10 minutes or so, but it helps to keep me grounded until i can find a better setting/alternatives.

Hope this helps, and i wish you all the gentleness in the world

[Dolphin14 in reply to Mintysteps]

Mintysteps

I would like to welcome you to the community.

Relaxation techniques work well for me also.

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[Dolphin14]

Harleyly

Welcome to the community.

Struggling in silence is not going to help you in the long term. Whatever is going on you need to talk it out and process it all.

How long has this been going on? Have you reached out to your doctor for help?

We are here to support you

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[sunshinefan]

Hello and Welcome- I agree that you should reach out to your doctor. Do you have a therapist you can talk it out with? I also try breathing exercises, walking in nature, listening to music and things to distract me.

[BasketK]

I feel like that, too. I try not to let that scare me. It will pass. It doesn’t feel like it will, but it does. The more I fear it, the longer it lasts.

I’ve been like this a long time. But most of my life has been very good! Just know someone else understands that “one minute I’m okay, the next I’m spriraling.” I get it. Try not to be afraid. You’re not going crazy. Peace.

[sadgranolabar_sad111]

hi and welcome harleyly just be brave through all that you are going through