I think I am about to have a breakdown

MissKima
Community Member

I had a bad night last night. Usually I try to listen to music to get to sleep and let me relax. Last night I couldn't.

All I could hear in my head was reminders and memories of times when I embarrassed myself, or when I was made fun of, when people yelled at me. How I have noone to depend on and how noone understands. I have Anxiety as well and I felt so nervous and jittery I couldn't relax. It has been getting worse for days.

My mister is great and supports me as best he can, but he doesn't understand and constantly worries he has done something and I am draining him...

I haven't really left the house in weeks apart from food shopping. I don't have a job despite looking for one, I'm scared a lot of finding one too, and dealing with people.

I don't like myself or where my life is at, and I feel like I am about to lose it completely. I want to see a psych but I am waiting on a call because my GP put in a plan because I am super broke right now.

I don't know what to do.

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Kazzl
Blue Voices Member
Blue Voices Member

Hi MissKima - you're sounding a bit overwhelmed with it all at the moment. I wonder if an understanding voice on the end of the phone might help you - perhaps call the BB helpline for a chat? 1300 22 4636.

I know how frustrating it is when you are waiting for an appointment and you want to talk to someone now. Give them a call hun.

Best wishes

Kaz

Starwolf
Blue Voices Member
Blue Voices Member

Hi MissKima,

Well done for joining these forums. Good to see you have already made the first courageous decision to talk to a GP for referral.

Kazz has given you excellent advice. Sometimes, we all feel the need for instant support.

Mental/emotional issues are generally misunderstood. Those around us feel helpless and often end up doing/saying the wrong thing. When your health plan is up and running, your partner will be given the opportunity to go along to one of your appointments. It will be a chance to find out more about your suffering and how to help ease it.

Meanwhile, these forums offer a safe place to vent your feelings. This can be healing in itself and help clarify your thoughts.You can connect with warm-hearted, understanding people who are/have been in similar situations. Navigating the threads will show you are not alone. Here, you are in control...the remote is in your hands.

Welcome on board.

PatT
Blue Voices Member
Blue Voices Member

Hi Kima, thankyou for reaching out to us and I'm glad you've done so because it's such an important (& difficult) step to admit that you need help. We've all been there and it takes courage and bravery so kudos.

I often get the same way - can't even think of leaving the house and dealing with people. The issue looks so so huge and I bet you're wondering where to even start. You don't have to tackle it all at once, you know? You can break it down into small steps. Go for a short walk. Come back inside. That's proof you can do something.

Next time, take a slightly longer walk. Maybe stop past a cafe and grab a coffee or a tea. Come back home. Small incremental steps are what work best, not big leaps into the abyss. As for your support - you said you feel like you have nobody to depend on but it sounds like your husband is incredibly supportive. It's hard for family to understand some things they don't experience personally, but that doesn't mean they care any less.

As for the mental health plan and seeing a psych - I hope it comes in quickly. Be open and honest with whoever you speak to. Just like I said - a psych will help you break down your problems and solve them with you, getting to the bottom of issues you don't fully understand. But seriously, just try and get out for a bit. Get some fresh air, clear your head and maybe you'll start seeing the world a little differently.