Overreacting over nothing?

[CreatifUsrnam]

Hi everyone,
After many years of abysmal mental health, I find myself regularly overreacting over the smallest problems and issues.

Something small like spilling a drink or not being able to find something I'm looking for often make me have mental breakdowns and cry for hours and think bad thoughts. In like a "the straw that broke the camel's back" way. Can anyone else relate?

 

[Juli]

I can relate to this. However, I recently discovered a hack. In moments of distress, take a deep breath and ask yourself, "Is this worth my energy?". Sometimes, taking a few moments to self-reflect can change the entire outcome of a situation.