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?

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

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

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

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 .

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

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

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?