My day...

[JournalDreamer]

I broke down this morning. I texted my mom at school and told her I couldn't do it anymore. When I got home she asked me about it. All I said was that I just had a nervous break down b/c I'm failing my classes. She asked me why I was so melodramatic this morning, she thought I was on the verge of suicide...I was...I still am...I just can't tell her that. I chickened out.

[flumeendeavors]

Aww deary . . . *hugs* Well what is making you feel like this? Why are you suicidal at the moment?

[JournalDreamer]

I don't even know. I should be happy. I'm overwhelmed though. And every little thing pushes me off the edge. I can bearly hold on.

[ezbucketz]

I was looking for things that could help you deal with stress and I came across this breathing exercise. Maybe you can give it a try. It is called Diaphragmatic Breathing. It focuses on breathing from your stomach and taking very deep, slow breaths. You can make sure you are doing it right by placing a hand on your stomach to make sure that your stomach is actually moving up and down as you breath in and out. These are the instructions. When you are feeling overwhelmed

1. Stretch your breathing muscles by placing your hands behind your head or behind your back as you breathe. It is easier to breathe deeply in these positions than with arms folded across your chest or down at your sides.

2. Breathe in through your nose as slowly as you comfortably can, and as deeply as you comfortably can. When you breathe in and think you've taken in all the air you can hold, take a last "sniff" of air to take in a bit more. Be sure to breathe slowly.

3. Breathe out through your mouth, again doing so slowly. Focus on breathing out absolutely all the air in your lungs. This makes maximum room for fresh air on the next "in" breath. The way to be sure you're blowing out all the old air is to gently blow out with your lips pursed.

4. Repeat these steps for at least 5 "in/out" cycles.

5. Repeat the 5 cycles three to six times a day, and whenever you are aware of being stressed. To remember to breathe, place small "sticky-notes" in various places in your environment to remind yourself.

I hope this helps.