How do I get out of this spiral?

[IvyTheCat]

Please be gentle.

I know this sounds ridiculous but I cannot stop crying and feel on the edge of or in a panic attack all the time. A few things have come to a head recently, bit of a stressful time but for the past few days I feel like I cannot pull myself together.

I’ve been feeling low and anxious for a while, GP recommended talking therapy which I didn’t really get on with mainly as it was over the phone which I hate.

How do I get out of this cycle? I feel almost dizzy and disassociated from myself. Like a prolonged panic/crying attack I just cannot stop

Can you deal with (or walk away from) the cause of the stress? Or is it something you can hand off to someone else?

Box breathing and progressive muscle relaxation (videos for both on YT) are both good for taking your body down from a fight or flight response but longer term dealing with the origin of the problem (and thus knowing how to if it crops up again) is the best solution.

Thanks. I did a walk yesterday and it did help. Can’t right now due to kids.

I can’t remove myself from the stress it’s to do with DDs health so it’s something I have to deal with and currently seem to be failing miserably.

There so many people worse off than me I feel like a fraud for feeling so bad

Feeling like shit is not a competitive sport [hug]

Is your daughter at school? Is there a partner or sibling or grandparent that can step in to give you a break? (And please don't say you don't want to bother anyone – I bet you would want to help if someone you loved was an breaking point).

What practical help do you need right now?

Went for a walk which has helped a bit.

I hate asking for help because I’m so embarrassed which is silly because I’d help a friend without judgement.

Making a GP appointment tomorrow, well going to try to anyway!