Have you ever had a mental breakdown before? If so, how did you recover?

[Anonymous]

[petitedollbabee]

I’ve had many in the past. If they were severe, I would put myself in a respite home or care center for a few days to have workers make sure I didn’t take my life. If they weren’t severe, then I would have the meltdown and then find ways to self soothe. Meltdowns aren’t permanent. My mindset around them was always “alright, this bullshit again, let’s get it over with and carry on”. Once the meltdown was over and I was no longer a threat to myself, I’d just carry on like normal until the next meltdown… I had a lot of problems in my teens. Therapy also helped significantly. And medications prescribed by a psychiatrist, when necessary.

[petitedollbabee]

There is no magical cure-all for recovery from meltdowns. It’s a case of trial and error. Finding out what works best for you. Finding new coping skills through therapy. And when you feel that it’s severe and you may be a danger to yourself, you need to have the self awareness to say “ok, I need help right now”.

[Asker]

Thank you for sharing. I am struggling to keep it together just now. I fight everyday to stop myself from breaking down

[docster]

I left my job back in 2006 because the stress of the job and long commute were affecting my health. Looking back on it now I think it may be what is referred to as a nervous breakdown. I tried working locally at simpler jobs but quit each after two days. I don't think of myself as a slacker since I was a valued employee at the first job for 18 years. My nerves are just shot. I've had two counselors for a few months each but stopped for various reasons. I've been living on my IRA profits since I left my first job and have been working on my health. At this point I'm just biding my time until I can officially retire at 62 which is thankfully only a few years away.

[Asker]

Thank you for sharing

[Anonymous]

I stay away from people and the news. I am crazy, but I don't care.

[exitseven]

Nope, I am just crazy.