I have had a breakdown

[queencori]

I never really knew what a nevous breakdown was, until i had one. Im still going through . I broke up with my partner of 5 years, and all my abandonment issue came to the surface. I went to an anxiety group last week , couldnt stay was having a panic or anxiety attack left the group , walked home in floods of tears a complete meltdown. I got home, recieved an email from ex saying not to contact him again, and on it went. Called in sick, i spent most of that day crying in bed, i got to my GP and have had my meds increased and i have seen a thearpist. Even though I am not crying any more any little stress sets me off. I start shaking and have to get away from the problem. Even the thought of someothing upsetting makes start to shake. I have been prescribed beta blockers to help with this. Its been over a week now, Ive spent most of that week in bed watching netflix.
how long until i start recover. What can i do to help myself?

[MoustacheofRonSwanson]

Oh queen, sounds like you are having a tough time

Sounds like you are doing a lot of the right things already- seeking help, seeing a therapist, taking things easy. Maybe just give yourself time and maybe also something like some gentle exercise to raise your spirits a bit and make you feel stringer? Long baths, soothing music, anything that makes you feel calm.

Take care

[queencori]

I've been out for the first time today. (Apart from dr and school run) . I think the beta blockers are helping more than any thing else tbh

[queencori]

I'm finding it really difficult to do any sustained activity .

[queencori]

I have barely done anything in the past week and a half except breathe, eat and watch TV . I still feel exhausted and want to arrange all my life from my bed .Dont see the point in anything .

[creamhearts]

You need to give yourself the space to recover, be kind to yourself and if that means staying in bed, then stay in bed.

Take care x

[Queenofknickers]

Breathe, eat and watch TV is just fine. Just do what you can manage and kind to you. Do you have RL support? Xxx

[mistymeanour]

I agree, only do what you can and don't worry about it - you need rest and recuperation just the same as if you had lung infection. You have been through the emotional wringer. Do you have a relative/friend who could help you out a bit?