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@Heartsupport I just came out about struggling with mental health and burnout once again to my community. I’ve been feeling very uninterested and tired not knowing what is worth my time and what isn’t along with struggling with severe anxiety attacks, Shoutout to my Girlfriend for giving her heart to me and calming me down during the attacks let alone her raising our first child. This song just speaks to me with the feeling of Isolation and not knowing left from right
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Hello friend! The first thing I want to say is - great job opening up about your mental health struggles! I think society is slowly starting to embrace and acknowledge it more than it ever has, but it’s still a very tough thing to come out about it like you did!
I can certainly relate to feeling uninterested and tired at times! I feel like amidst the chaos of being a husband, father, and employee, I long for a moment to myself. I think “gosh, it would be nice to have a minute to just play a video game without any of that other pressure on me.” But the craziest thing happens sometimes - when I finally get that time to myself, I don’t really want to play a video game, or do much of anything! So, I understand what that’s like!
It sounds like you have a support structure (at least with your girlfriend), and it’s amazing to see that you recognize that and want to show her how much that means to you. That, in my humble opinion, is a huge part of what life is about. So, kudos to you as well for recognizing and embracing that!
One thought is that I wonder if your girlfriend could help you know left from right sometimes when it gets blurry? Maybe that’s already happening too, I’m not sure. I just love that you have support there, and it feels like she is ready to help hold you up when needed, as I’m certain you are ready to do for her when she needs it! Give her and that child hugs and love, and be kind to yourself as well!
Hi.
Fellow anxiety attack sufferer here. Don’t let the stigma or shame keep you from being honest about your days, feelings or desires. When I’m anxious I try grounding myself in my five senses. What am I touching? What can I smell? What noises are in my realm? It sounds weird AF. I know. But anxiety is in the brain and so is your sensory awareness. You are not alone. Anxiety and racing thoughts and self doubt are very common.
Lean into your supportive community, senses and time away from overstimulation.
You are enough, loved and heard today and everyday.
Hey , I just want you to know you I appreciate you opening up and that I am rooting for you. Sounds like you have good support. I feel the hardest part is reaching out for help in any capacity and you already did that. I am sending so much love and positive energy and I hope you have the best day.