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Breakdown?...

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I think I had a near breakdown yesterday (wrote about it in my journal here) And I am feeling rapidly more miserable right now.

I don't know what to do with what's happening right now in my brain, I don't think that I'm equip to do anything at all. I don't like feeling like I can't control myself by myself, but especially when I'm around other people.

I haven't been able to calm myself for four hours and now I'm feeling quite worn by it. I don't want this to be an issue that the people around me have to deal with - I want to deal with it on my own, but I don't know how.

I've tried doing things that are meditative...I've tried to sit and focus on my breathing...I don't know what else to do.

Does anyone have any suggestions. Or is anyone else experiencing the same things?
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have you tried talking to anyone? do you know what triggered it? have you seen a dr? not sure how else to help right now but i am here if you need to vent.
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Sometimes it is the fear of how you will appear to other people that perpetuates the anxiety. I always told people, even strangers if I was around them, that I had bad anxiety. I only ever had positive and kind responses. I was then comfortable to be able to panic and not feel as if people thought I was mad. People were always so kind, I could carry on with my life and not worry about what others thouht. My panics soon left as there was no stress in being with other people. Sometimes you just can't do things on your own. Sometimes we need the help of others until we are strong enough to 'go solo' xx
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I read your journal and profile. First of all you are on no meds. You are having anxiety attacks. You need help and you need meds.

This isn't something you can beat on your own. But the good part is, it's so treatable. Please get help, you do not deserve to feel like you do. You will be amazed at how much medication can help.

Sorry you had such a bad experience with your therapist. But, there are some great ones out there.

Being a college student and having very little money should allow you to receive some kind of free help.

Please make some calls. And know this will not last forever, there is plenty of help for what you are experiencing!!
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