"I know these things come in waves and I am learning more and more how to allow it all pass. But in the moment it can feel so incredibly overwhelming." quote Jane

Yes, I know how this is too and I don't like how in the moment that it is overwhelming either. But you did good, you talked about it and put it into words, that is important to making gains. You have emotions that are surfacing and it can be stressful when that takes place, so any time you can put it into words "helps" release whatever is surfacing, even though it doesn't quite feel that way in the moment.

Did you get a helpful response when you shared with your friend?