Am I having a nervous breakdown?
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Do not be embarrassed, you are having a panic attack, and a lot of people, including me, have them. :) Make an appointment with your doctor tomorrow. But in the mean time grab a glass of wine or a beer and call your best friend, sister, or someone like that. You have the stress of the world on your shoulders right now, and anyone else would be feeling the same way. So if your son is on the younger side, try to put him down to bed, and then have some very much deserved me time. :) I am so sorry your husband is away at war, that has to be awful, but both you and your husband have the support of everyone. :) I pray for his safe return, and for your family. Hang in there. You are a tuff lady! :)
you do have a lot going on and a nervous breakdown can cause physical symptoms. you may want to go see your doc in the morning. get mom in law to come and get your son tonight and have a little break see if some rest helps
take care of yourself
i think ur having a panic attack. i cant remember what you should do..maybe try searching on that
You are having a panic attack, and a well deserved one at that. A single glass of wine and a deep breath is my suggestion. Also prayer. Ask for strength - you will be given it. You have a child to take care of and husband who is counting on you to hold down the fort. Make an appointment to see your doctor and explain how you feel - if this turns out to be a chronic issue. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I know you will be fine. God Bless.
Probably not a nervous breakdown.
Physically your blood pressue may be way up.
You also could be experiencing an anxiety attack.
Breathe deeply and allow yourself a good life while your husband is deployed.
Just address each problem one at a time, and don't try to change what you can't control ( like your mother-in-law).
Nah. You are having a mental breakdown. A nervous breakdown is when your nervous system shuts down. You're just going nuts, that's all. And why wouldn't you be anxious? The man you love is risking his life, things are breaking, you aren't having a good week. I think the stress just got to you. It's okay. It's not permanent, I promise. You'll pull through. As for the breathing and the dizzy spells... that's a little thing called an anxiety attack. Yep. Those can get so bad it feels like a heart attack. Valium helps.. but what works for me? I watch a sappy LifeTime movie special and cry my guts out while eating a pint of ice-cream. Then I go take a hot bath while drinking some camomile tea. I'm so pooped from crying, plus the hot bath that I just pass out.
Next morning I am rested and WAY better prepared to face the day and get done what needs doing.
Give yourself a break. You are allowed to get overwhelmed every now and again! <hugs>
1. Take a deep breath.
2. Pray (ask the Man for help and patience)
3. Make a list of what needs to be done in the next 24 hours like fixing your car, etc.
4. Make a list of what needs to be done in the next week. (Lists help, trust me)
5. Talk your family, seriously, ask them for help/suggestions/advice.
6. Leave mom-in-law on the back burner. She is not a priority right now.
wow, it sounds like you have a ton going on right now. ask your mother in law or a friend to watch your son for a day because you need some time off. i would suggest getting your house in order because it will make you feel better and more in control. then take a nice long bubble bath with some candles and music, read a book, write to your husband, etc... just take some time off for you and regroup. you need some time off. i know how hard it is for a mom to do something for herself because you feel like you owe everything to your family and child. just remember that you need to do stuff for yourself to get back on track, call a friend and get coffee, talk, get a pedicure, anything that will take your mind off things. as for your mother in law, everyones mother in law drives them crazy and I'm not sure there is anything anyone can do about that. just remember your not alone and there are many women in your situation who are dealing with a husband in the army and the constant worry along with raising a child, almost as if you are a single mom who is married. i hope I'm able to help you in some way and i hope that your husband has a safe return. good luck with everything and just take things as they come, it is what it is and you can only do so much.
-Hannah
Your just having a bad day and need to change the way you are thinking. If you wish to think negatively and go down that path of having a nervous breakdown, then you will as its all mind over matter and anyone can go there if they choose to. So start thinking positively and change your outcomes in life, after all who wants to go into such negativity? not me.
Just remember you choose what happens to you in life through your thinking.
it sounds like it was a good cry-everyone needs to now and then especially in your situation ,i dont think your having a nervous breakdown -its just alot to handle -and you are showing incredible strength-take a long relaxing bath with some of those woman bath oils/-have your monster in law(LOL) mother in law- take your son for a lil while and just do something -go out with some friends -or invite them in -just to talk to them - maybe a few drinks at home ? watch a funny movie ? call an old friend ? you sure have alot on your plate ,and just need to pamper yourself a little -its going to be ok -even cheat on your diet a lil -can you call your husband? make a video tape and send it to him -and ask that he do the same for you -when he can - good luck to you -slow deep breaths ,close eyes -what about doing something like -the shopping thing?
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