Is this a breakdown?

[Oakbutterfly]

Hello,

Feeling quite fragile. Think I've been through a breakdown. What even is one?

All wrapped up in a house purchase collapse - living with family - sold my place - but the whole process became so stressful I found it hard to engage anymore. I am so scared. Was moving to be near a friend, but couldn't really decide where to go, so settled on there, a place I had mixed feelings about - but I don't really like anywhere. I'm on my own. Is it okay to take time out to heal? Currently living with family. Feel like I can't engage with the moving stuff at the moment, but also want to get on with my life. Started anti depressants and therapy (one who specialises in neurodivergence - which is why I think I had a meltdown making decisions.). Should I be patient? I hope so.

I’m not sure people who have a breakdown are aware it’s a breakdown but that said I am no way minimising your feelings.

You sound like you need time to heal. If you don’t need to rush into buying a house then don’t. Spend time with your family, let Christmas come and go and give yourself time to work out who you are and what you want.