Has anyone ever felt like they were having a nervous breakdown?

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If so, what did you do?

I am having a very difficult time at the moment and I think it’s reached a but if a crisis point. I have been a lone parent for a long time and I think it’s all got a bit much for me. My tween dd is wonderful in many ways but also very difficult (possible asd). I feel like my life is nothing except paid work and housework and arguing with dd. It’s all got too much and I have been really struggling at work recently as I am so stressed out and upset all the time. I feel like running away from my life but I can’t.

Yes, I burst into tears in the supermarket because I couldn't open a carrier bag. I went to the gp who was helpful and sorted out a prescription.

Yes I have. The first time I ended up on medication as I simply couldn't cope with anything,without any particular reason, every day felt like the last straw that broke the camels back and I was an emotional wreck. Recently things have been very difficult but have actual reasons this time so have just tried to push through by facing a single issue at a time, sadly it means very slow progress as I simply can't deal with more than one thing

Yes, I have. Things got so bad I was having panic attacks, was terrified all the time, and couldn’t even face getting up but did it anyway - but only to do the barest minimum. One evening I couldn’t stop crying, gasping for air and stuttering (the only way I could talk was by singing to my baby DTs), I felt I was going mad. It’s the only time I’ve seriously considered going to a&e for my mh.

I called the gp as soon as they opened and said I felt like I was having a breakdown, got a prescription for antidepressants which I was too scared to take, and battled on with pnd for a few more months before reaching out and getting help.

Ive been on ads for 3 months now, and life is so much better, and I regret not taking them earlier.

Please go to your gp, your mental health is every bit as important as your physical health.