On the morning of June 12th, the only words that came to mind to describe what I was experiencing were "nervous breakdown." I'd heard it many times before and seen it referenced in pop culture, so when it felt like I was losing complete control of my mind, I thought "yes, this must be a … Continue reading What a Nervous Breakdown Really Is
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Thoughts Behind the Breakdown
So you're probably wondering why I had a mental breakdown. These are the events that took place over several years and combined to create the perfect storm for a breakdown, because they don't just happen in a day. Physical Distress Food and I are not friends. For over 8 years, food has made me nauseous … Continue reading Thoughts Behind the Breakdown
The In-Between
The time in-between the ER and my follow up appointment at the mental health center was...tense. Going HomeĀ Driving home from the hospital I called my mom (she was out of town), and explained what had happened. Despite understandable worry, she was very supportive and grateful I was finally getting help. (After all, she had … Continue reading The In-Between
The Beauty in the Breakdown
That's a WordPress stock photo. It's the default image for this blog post, yet it fits perfectly, so here it stays. Anyway, let's get started with the story. The Beginning It all started years ago. I've had Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) since I was a teenager. But in my early … Continue reading The Beauty in the Breakdown