Hello all! This is my first post so sorry for any mistakes. Also, trigger warning, I'm going to talk about suicide and feelings associated with it.
My girlfriend recently attempted suicide for the second time in our relationship recently. After she was released recently I have been unable to cope as well as I have in the past. I get overwhelmed with feelings of anxiety and I begin to worry about how she is feeling at all times and what condition she is in. This usually develops into feelings of hopelessness about what I can do to help her. I than can only focus on worst case scenarios and at that point I can no longer function in any capacity for awhile. Additionally, her family as well as mine think I'm "strong" which allows them to vent all of their concerns and worries on to me. I want to be the person people can talk to, but it's fueling my negative emotions.
I suppose what I'm asking is... How can I overcome these feelings? Does anyone have any advice for me, my girlfriend or either of our situations? Thank you in advance, I appreciate it. Again, sorry if I made any mistakes!
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