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My Metal Breakdown ......:

christinaanneparker
christinaanneparker

A couple of days ago, my boyfriend and I had the biggest argument in our relationship. I got depressed before the argument happend. The argument got so bad that I had a mental breakdown, I was thinking of every way to take my own life, and almost had to be put in the hospital. I got lucky and snapped out of it. I’m worried that the next time I have a mental breakdown, I won’t come out of it. I don’t know what to do!

Community LeaderWanderingVet
WanderingVet
I don't think you would let someone cut you with a knife. You would either run or fight. Allowing someone to upset you to the point of suicide is the same thing. Next time an argument begins, don't engage. You might want to talk to a therapist to help you get a better control. That much anger/anxiety might be something you should look into for your own good.
Onlythelonely
Onlythelonely
christina, I agree with WanderingVet. Working on your own emotional health and self image will be a big help. I had someone in my life who continually pushed my buttons. He knew how to manipulate every situation to make it look like it was my fault. His favorite thing was blaming me for having PMS. He never took responsibility for anything.

It took a long time for me to see what was going on. I began to read good books and listened to New Life radio call in program. Listening to the counselors answering other peoples' questions taught me so much about relationships. I learned about Gaslighting and manipulation tactics, etc. And I learned to have a voice. I was abused as a child and could never say no to anyone. I learned how to have self awareness and to recognize when I was being manipulated.

I also read the book Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud. It really opened my eyes to a lot of things. Don't focus on trying not to have a breakdown. Focus on becoming healthy and whole emotionally and psychologically.