i need help with a very serious life-threatning problem!?

Question

for the past year and a half i have been very depressed
my family life is steadily going down hill and im caught in the middle just recently i have begun cutting
it is the only way to release the pent up anger inside
all of my life ive been told lies and such
i guess the reason for this is that i need someone to reassure me that things will get better and hope that my emotions will not get the better of me i used to feel bad at first about doing that but now it seems normal to me i know this sounds really weird but everyone can have a mental breakdown once in their life, right?

Answer 1

Hi Honey, sorry to hear about what you are going through. However, you can be helped, and this is not the end of your world.
I am positive most people have a mental breakdown at some point in their lives. Through this past year, I myself have had a difficult time. Last year in April, my parents officially divorced, and I moved out of the home I grew up in. I broke up with my boyfriend, October I found out my aunt got breast cancer (dad's sister) this February, my mother found out she had breast cancer, and in May, my grandfather (my mother's father) lost his battle with cancer and died.
Life can be very difficult and it throws curve balls at you. I sometimes wonder why my family has had to go through so much in just the past year. It is hard, and I have had my moments. I began to eat a lot for comfort. And I was very angry sometimes and emotional. Sometimes I snapped at people.
My mother has had a hard time with her chemo treatments and getting sick. I feel so bad for her. She already has anxiety. Last week she had a breakdown. She was very nervous and didn't want me to leave to go to work. I had to call her doctor to get her strong anxiety medication.
I am not trying to belittle your problems at all. I just wanted to relate to you in a way, because there are times when things just get to be way too much to handle. Sometimes we do need other people to get us through the tough times. You are not alone, and please do not feel ashamed.
It sounds like you do have a problem. But I would like to commend you, because you took a huge step. You realize there is something wrong and you are trying to do something about it. My suggestion to you is to take it one step further. I hope that you have health coverage because it would be highly advisable for you to seek counseling. Maybe start with your family doctor and see if he or she can recommend someone for you.
I have anxiety myself. I felt like a nutcase sometimes with my moods and constant anger and nervousness. I take medication for it and I am not ashamed to admit this. I am glad that there are medicines that can help these illnesses.
Even though I have been having a difficult year, there are still a lot of positives going on in my life. You have to focus on the good too baby. I thank god that I have the strength to be strong and take care of my mother, I am grateful for a nice boyfriend that I have now, I am thankful I have an awesome place to live and for my cat. I still enjoy life. You have to try and think about the positive things in your life. Just be thankful that you can wake up in the morning without major hinderences.
It just sounds like you need therapy. It is ok to do this. Do not be ashamed of it. Everyone needs a clear perspective on how to take control of their life again. If you can call your healthcare provider even to see if they can recommend someone for you.
Good luck with things and I wish you the best.

Answer 2

I'm going to side with the group and tell you you need professional help. It doesn't mean you're crazy or out of control, it's just more than any normal person can bear. Getting help isn't a sign of weakness, you have to remember you're only human. If you're having thoughts of hurting yourself, you need someone to help you regain control over your life. If you feel you're so depressed you can't overcome it, see a doctor right away. If you're feeling suicidal, pick up the phone and call 911 right now. People will come and temporarily take control of your life until it's safe enough for you to take over. Things will get better, but you have to go halfway and do your part. Hang in there.

Answer 3

Cutting is a very dangerous game to be playing. Seek out a good counselor or an adult that you trust. Learn to express your feelings about things. Try to understand that not everything is within your control. Cutting is a disease and needs to be treated. There are medicines that you can take for depression that will help you. Get help right away. But most of all remember that you are worthy of life and God loves you no matter what.

Answer 4

You know part of the answer already. This is a life threatening situation. I detect anger and depression in your question. Both need to be dealt with and they need to be dealt with now.

A human behavior expert will help you (either a shrink or psychiatrist) a priest or minister. In the mean time a trusted wise friend. Find other ways to release the pressure, try something manual that requires concentration, a new hobby or activity, find new interests in life, activities to enjoy in the company of people (yoga, aerobics, tai chi, etc.)

Change is difficult but sometimes it is so important that it cannot be delayed.

Answer 5

I suffer from depression and have had a couple of breakdowns. Life just gets to be too much sometimes. I went through the cutting and all it did was cause me more pain. Find someone who is worse off than you are and help them. It helped me. I still suffer but am better. But it's a long road to recovery. Counseling has helped. Please get help. Your local mental health facility can lead you to a good therapist for free. Please seek help. Don't give up on life and I won't either.

Answer 6

Get to the nearest Emergency room and let them know you feel this way. They can get you help and fast. A lot of people has had mental breakdowns, so it is nothing to be ashamed of. If you are this angry then you need to seek help from a professional tonight.

Answer 7

I'm trying not to be blunt, but, seek professional help.

You may have a chemical imbalance that is causing you to feel this way. Call your County Health Department and make an appointment to see some one. It may not cost you anything (or very little) but will save you!

Good luck

Answer 8

Everything will get better and people can have more than one breakdown, but when you feel that you need to take it out on yourself or someone else, you really need to go see someone about it.

Answer 9

Sounds like you need professional help and fast. Go see your physican and ask for an immediate referral to a mental health counsellor
if he can't help you.

Answer 10

http://stepchat.com/bipolar/chat/room1.htm Try this site. It might help. It is a chat room with people who care.