How to break the chains?

[James995]

Last month, I had 18 emotional breakdowns. 18. I've NEVER had that many in one month. My birthday was on the 4th, I had two breakdowns in the month prior to that. For one, it's getting annoying, two, people that have tried to help WHILE I was having a breakdown got blatantly shut out.

When I'm in breakdown-mode, this is what happens.

Stage 1: Depressed about life, the world, the lack of a good future
Stage 2: Pissed that I'm depressed about everything
Stage 3: Depressed that I'm pissed at myself

All 3 of which happen within a 5 hour period, and happen in that order. It generally happens at night (so I can cry without being heard).

How do I prevent these from happening? I'm not sure if it's more a matter of depression, or being bipolar. (Not 100% sure if I'm either, but it sure seems/feels like it)

[MemoriesLost]

I get the same thing. The same feelings with breakdowns, I mean. To prevent it from happening, you have to kind of fight yourself. No matter how shitty you may feel, you need to get out of your house. It always helps me to be away. Find something to do- Get a friend and go bowling or something. You should feel better. I think it is a matter of depression. I feel like that a lot. I hope you start doing better :c I've never had 18 breakdowns in a month. Maybe you should talk to somebody about it.

[alex4nder]

That's a lot of breakdowns.. hopefully you can work through them and feel better, though i know it's not likely easy as suffering from depression myself and.. well, it won't be easy.

Now, like what Memories said, try getting out of the house, if you can as it might help.. or find something to occupy yourself.. i've found that almost anything will do, just as long as it drags my mind away from the darkness.

Or you could try talking to someone, a professional even.. or maybe you have a friend or family member you could confide in?

In anycase, best of luck to you, hope you can break them chains down. :)