Anyone ever wake up feeling a mixture of anger and sadness but can't pinpoint why? I mean what is this? Is it a mood swing or what? I feel like an emotional basketcase today. Do I need a therapist? Does this happen to any of you guys?

Well I did have an emergency situation occur at my house a couple of days ago where someone was attempting to get into my house and I had to call the police. Thankfully I wasn't hurt, and the person who was trying to get into my house was apparently pissy drunk (or high too) and perhaps didn't know where he was at??? All I know is that the whole situation was scary as hell and I've never been through that before. Since that has happened, I feel safe in my house for the most part but the situation is still kind of bothering me. Could this be why I feel this strange/angry feeling? I dunno.

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It sure could be. Having your home violated is very, very unsettling.

Make sure you're safe. And remember that you are the same awesome person you were three days ago, before this happened.

RodeoSchro said:

It sure could be. Having your home violated is very, very unsettling.

Make sure you're safe. And remember that you are the same awesome person you were three days ago, before this happened.

Thanks The feeling I'm having, it's like my emotions are everywhere all over the place and I'm struggling to control them. Like a panic feeling. I've had panic attacks before but I know how I'm feeling isn't a full blown on attack though.

missfee said:

RodeoSchro said:

It sure could be. Having your home violated is very, very unsettling.

Make sure you're safe. And remember that you are the same awesome person you were three days ago, before this happened.

Thanks The feeling I'm having, it's like my emotions are everywhere all over the place and I'm struggling to control them. Like a panic feeling. I've had panic attacks before but I know how I'm feeling isn't a full blown on attack though.

I've been through it too, and I know that time will make it better.

missfee said:

Anyone ever wake up feeling a mixture of anger and sadness but can't pinpoint why? I mean what is this? Is it a mood swing or what? I feel like an emotional basketcase today. Do I need a therapist? Does this happen to any of you guys?

Well I did have an emergency situation occur at my house a couple of days ago where someone was attempting to get into my house and I had to call the police. Thankfully I wasn't hurt, and the person who was trying to get into my house was apparently pissy drunk (or high too) and perhaps didn't know where he was at??? All I know is that the whole situation was scary as hell and I've never been through that before. Since that has happened, I feel safe in my house for the most part but the situation is still kind of bothering me. Could this be why I feel this strange/angry feeling? I dunno.

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Damn, sorry that you had to go through that! I definitely feel that what happened to you several days ago is what is making you feel angry and sad today. If someone were to try to break into my apartment, I would feel the exact same way.

missfee said:

RodeoSchro said:

It sure could be. Having your home violated is very, very unsettling.

Make sure you're safe. And remember that you are the same awesome person you were three days ago, before this happened.

Thanks The feeling I'm having, it's like my emotions are everywhere all over the place and I'm struggling to control them. Like a panic feeling. I've had panic attacks before but I know how I'm feeling isn't a full blown on attack though.

I went through something similar years ago when there was a bad fire at the apartment building I lived in at the time. My apartment wasn't damaged, but I was displaced for a night. (Firefighters actually escorted me in for a few minutes so I could get what I needed for an overnight stay away from home.)

I was doing fine and then, three days later, I just completely melted down at work. All of a sudden, all the fear of the event came crashing down on me. I asked a friendly co-worker to leave the building with me (I didn't want to be alone) and she held my hand while I lost it in the parking lot.

Don't be afraid to tell people about what happened and to ask for help if you need it. Stuff like that is very scary and you're completely justified in being afraid or upset.

I had an attempted break in happen to me before, I wasn't right for a long time. I was always tense.

I am s sorry that happened to you.

missfee said:

Anyone ever wake up feeling a mixture of anger and sadness but can't pinpoint why? I mean what is this? Is it a mood swing or what? I feel like an emotional basketcase today. Do I need a therapist? Does this happen to any of you guys?

Well I did have an emergency situation occur at my house a couple of days ago where someone was attempting to get into my house and I had to call the police. Thankfully I wasn't hurt, and the person who was trying to get into my house was apparently pissy drunk (or high too) and perhaps didn't know where he was at??? All I know is that the whole situation was scary as hell and I've never been through that before. Since that has happened, I feel safe in my house for the most part but the situation is still kind of bothering me. Could this be why I feel this strange/angry feeling? I dunno.

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I'm glad you're okay.

It certainly sounds like a delayed reaction to me. I'm one of those people who tend to cope during the crisis and then melt down afterward. Thankfully I've recognized this in myself, which helps me through it.

Make sure that you have some support and take care.

Thanks everyone for the support. I actually ended up leaving work early yesterday...I just couldn't concentrate, the anxiety got worse, I had a meltdown in my office and then I got dizzy. I gathered myself up enough to drive home but once I got there, I stayed there for the rest of the day. I talked to my mom (who's a nurse), to a couple of friends and by the time I went to bed last night, my nerves had finally started to calm down. Today I'm feeling a lot better...but still taking it easy.

missfee said:

Thanks everyone for the support. I actually ended up leaving work early yesterday...I just couldn't concentrate, the anxiety got worse, I had a meltdown in my office and then I got dizzy. I gathered myself up enough to drive home but once I got there, I stayed there for the rest of the day. I talked to my mom (who's a nurse), to a couple of friends and by the time I went to bed last night, my nerves had finally started to calm down. Today I'm feeling a lot better...but still taking it easy.

Kudos to you for knowing when to say time out. Glad you're on the mend.

missfee said:

RodeoSchro said:

It sure could be. Having your home violated is very, very unsettling.

Make sure you're safe. And remember that you are the same awesome person you were three days ago, before this happened.

Thanks The feeling I'm having, it's like my emotions are everywhere all over the place and I'm struggling to control them. Like a panic feeling. I've had panic attacks before but I know how I'm feeling isn't a full blown on attack though.

that sounds like PTSD, a reaction to what happened to you through the violation of your home. i hope you work past this.

If you feel that you need to see a doctor, don't hesitate

it's a crazy world we live in, sometimes we just need to stop AND heal...