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Mental Health Support

BigmanPigman

(54,751 posts) Tue Jan 27, 2026, 01:28 AM Tuesday

I can't stop crying!!!! [View all]

I haven't cried like this since my dog died. I saw the video of the murder again just now and I have been sobbing in a fetal position on my floor crying, "Why won't they stop doing this to us" over and over and over. My carpet is moist from my tears. It has taken me 10 minutes to even write this post. I can't stop crying!!!!!!

I think I am having a mental breakdown.

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I can't stop crying!!!! [View all] BigmanPigman Tuesday OP

Your angst is understandable. Keep hope alive. LoisB Tuesday #1

I'm having difficulty breathing. BigmanPigman Tuesday #2

Breathe in through your nose, out through your mouth. Breathe. Don't hesitate LoisB Tuesday #10

You're right. BigmanPigman Tuesday #14

You are human oldtime dfl_er Tuesday #3

It's not a mental breakdown alittlelark Tuesday #4

I've been very ill CountAllVotes Tuesday #5

I just threw up...no wonder I'm only 83 pounds. tRump is killing me and all of us. BigmanPigman Tuesday #6

I'm so sorry CountAllVotes Tuesday #11

I'm hoping to reincarnate on a different planet. Earth sucks! BigmanPigman Tuesday #15

Is there someone you can call to help you cope with this trauma Keepthesoulalive Tuesday #7

Actually, I have been listening to podcasts BigmanPigman Tuesday #16

Everyday with this degenerate is a new horror Keepthesoulalive Tuesday #23

I tried to distract myself with something humorous BigmanPigman Tuesday #31

I see and hear you. Hope22 Tuesday #8

Maybe an anxiety attack. Dear_Prudence Tuesday #9

You're describing "mindfulness". BigmanPigman Tuesday #17

Ever try ashwaghanda? JudyM Tuesday #28

No, and I am not opposed to drugs that are helpful BigmanPigman Tuesday #30

It's a plant (evergreen). JudyM Wednesday #33

Thank you for the info and support!!!!! BigmanPigman Wednesday #34

You aren't alone. orangecrush Tuesday #12

Take a break from social media Sector 001 Tuesday #13

That's what I did. BigmanPigman Tuesday #18

I have a son who is about Pretti's age and is an ICU nurse with the same desire as Pretti to help people William Seger Tuesday #19

the fact that you haven't been able to post about it is very understandable orleans Tuesday #22

hang in Shellback Squid Tuesday #20

Control what you can control. Influence and encourage those you can influence and encourage. usonian Tuesday #21

I understand what you're feeling. Duncanpup Tuesday #24

Being an empath EuterpeThelo Tuesday #25

Oh honey mahina Tuesday #26

We all understand your angst LetMyPeopleVote Tuesday #27

B P I am sending you calming, nurturing, healing energy 🩵🧡💚 Clouds Passing Tuesday #29

I have "industrial strength insomnia" BigmanPigman Tuesday #32

Excellent ritual specially for protection. Focus white light into the spleen too, it's the empath organ. Clouds Passing Wednesday #35

I don't know if EuterpeThelo Wednesday #36