What do I do if I'm at the verge of having a breakdown but are unable to explain to ppl what's going on?

[Silent_cries]

I desperately don't want to do anything stupid bc it'll make everything worse for me, but I can't hold back much longer. I tried reaching out to someone a little while ago, but my mind went entirely blank and I couldn't figure out what to say to them to explain what's going on or what's bothering me. All I knew was that I was and am in alot of pain and distress but couldn't and can't figure out how to explain it with words. I'm too stressed to dm rn so pls don't, just reply to me in the thread instead, thanks! I hate that I have to be like this

 

[Forever Sleep]

I'm sorry you are in such a bad place. If you want help then I guess your GP or a helpline or something that could refer you on to someone. I don't think it matters that you can't quite articulate it. What you've just said makes sense- that you feel scared that you don't feel in control and that you may end up hurting yourself impulsively. I hope you can get the help you need.

 

[Yarani]

You could just start with "I am in pain and I felt the need to reach out to you"

Can you pinpoint what you need from that person?
Listening, talking, meeting with you?
Then you could say "I am in terrible pain, can you help me by doing xyz?"
Or ... "I am in pain and I wanted to reach out to you, but I don't know what would help me right now."


Don't necessarily need to explain it ... just say what you feel.

Try not to overthink. You already felt what you need, and that seems to be making contact.


I don't know you so I don't know if that's helpful or appropiate at all for you.
I just hope you can find a way to reach out.

 

[Silent_cries]

You could just start with "I am in pain and I felt the need to reach out to you"

Can you pinpoint what you need from that person?
Listening, talking, meeting with you?
Then you could say "I am in terrible pain, can you help me by doing xyz?"
Or ... "I am in pain and I wanted to reach out to you, but I don't know what would help me right now."


Don't necessarily need to explain it ... just say what you feel.

Try not to overthink. You already felt what you need, and that seems to be making contact.


I don't know you so I don't know if that's helpful or appropiate at all for you.
I just hope you can find a way to reach out.

Thank you. I find it hard to tell ppl I need help without reasoning and/or without being able to tell them what I need help with though, bc I'm afraid they're just going to tell me they can't help me if I don't tell them what's bothering me or what I need help with coz ppl does that sometimes and it's frustrating af! >_< I have managed to write a little note that I'll probably give to someone tomorrow, but thanks though. It means alot to me <3

 

[theboy]

breathe with your diaphragm, say words of encouragement to yourself.

 

[Silent_cries]

I'm sorry you are in such a bad place. If you want help then I guess your GP or a helpline or something that could refer you on to someone. I don't think it matters that you can't quite articulate it. What you've just said makes sense- that you feel scared that you don't feel in control and that you may end up hurting yourself impulsively. I hope you can get the help you need.

Thank you, I wrote a note that I'll give to someone tomorrow. Wish me luck though >_<

 

[Yarani]

Thank you. I find it hard to tell ppl I need help without reasoning and/or without being able to tell them what I need help with though, bc I'm afraid they're just going to tell me they can't help me if I don't tell them what's bothering me or what I need help with coz ppl does that sometimes and it's frustrating af! >_< I have managed to write a little note that I'll probably give to someone tomorrow, but thanks though. It means alot to me <3

I think you did great, you made a constructive decision and acted on it. I can say this is hard or impossible for me in painful and stressful situations. Hats off.
Fingers crossed for you!

 

[Tesha]

You might also want to cut and print the words you've written here. That may help them understand how utterly overwhelming it is for you to describe out loud.

 

[Forever Sleep]

Thank you, I wrote a note that I'll give to someone tomorrow. Wish me luck though >_<

I wish you all the best of luck. I hope they give you their time and understanding.