Do you know when you are about to reach your breaking point? Recently I reached mine and it caused a lot of problems. When I’m feeling at the end of my rope, I’m often not
really aware of it until I snap…….sometimes snapping is in the form of hurt and anger, sometimes sadness with crying, sometimes both.

I believe I have a very high tolerance level for emotional and physical pain so I don’t reach my breaking point very often. I’m usually a calm and positive person but when I’ve had enough, I’ve really had it!

Once about 17 years ago, I wasn’t so fortunate. I’d been working part time with 4 kids living at home and a husband who was angry a lot. The stress became too much and one evening I ended up sitting in the kitchen floor crying uncontrollably. I spent some time in the hospital regaining my strength.

This last time, I was aware of it coming and was able to take action and ward off having a serious breakdown of some kind. I’m very glad that this time I was able to take the necessary action to rid myself of the stress and take care of myself. I’m wondering if you always feel it coming and take action before you reach your breaking point.