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Feeling physical pain from emotional stress.

imiru
imiru

I have had an emotional breakdown that has lasted 4 days where I wake up and cry for a good long while then feel horribly sad, scared and my chest hurts so bad through out the day. I've tried meditating on the problem but it just makes me hurt and cry more. The thought of just giving up and dieing has sounded very tempting a few times.


I feel constantly tired, drained and my chest hurts badly. I cant find any happiness even with my pet, family or friends. I think I may be slipping away and wanting to die.


What can I do? Are there other ways to try to combat this?

Erineriko
Erineriko
Have you tried to talk over the problem with a friend or family member? They may help.
sonnycamehome
sonnycamehome
It may be time for some self care. Have you slept? Maybe get some rest since you mention feeling some physical pain. A heating pad might help with the chest pain and offer some comfort as well...a hot shower if that sounds good. Stay hydrated and have a bite to eat as well. Take care of the basics you might have not been able to pay attention to over the past 4 days.

If you find yourself in crisis or that you need to talk, you can always text Crisis Text Line by texting "Hello" to 741741

Wishing you peace
Onlythelonely
Onlythelonely
Yes. But meditating on the problem will only make it worse. I read the book Rethink How you Think by Dr. David Stoop. Also, Change Your Brain, Change Your Life by Daniel G. Amen. I learned in these books that feelings follow thoughts. So if you think negative, depressing, futile thoughts, you will be depressed. On the other hand if you think positive, encouraging thoughts you will be emotionally healthy.
The best thing for me to do when I'm having an episode of depression is to get my mind totally onto another subject or project. When I am engrossed in something, I don't have time to dwell on how I feel.
I also read Happy Women Live Better by Valorie Burton. Each chapter was a positive habit to incorporate into your life. Since life is just a series of habits, the book trains you to replace bad habits with good ones.
Walmer7
Walmer7
I wish I could help you. Offer you some support and friendship. Anonymous texting is not sufficient. But we don’t live close to each other. I too have sadness. Emotions are the destruction of humanity. If people can find a true and loving spouse to share life with, I believe much of the hardships can be dealt with. But that is a rare occurrence. We cannot find what we are looking for on Earth. We are spirits living temporarily in a body. Try to connect with and live with Jesus. It is really only He that can save you. We struggle so much in our lives. But how long are our lives? 80 to 90 years is usually the max. Think and focus beyond that. I heard today that “the greater your calling, the greater your suffering”.