My first experience of dissociating (spacing out) was when my then husband and year old son were both sick at the same time. My hormones were still probably messed up from the birth. Being a new mom is draining even when your partner helps.
They were having trouble getting my ex's diabetes stabilized just after diagnosis in the hospital and my son had his first high fever.
We had no support system and I just cracked. I eventually had a student live in to help.
I still space out under maximum stress. I have had bp for so many years that I can adjust my meds myself.
Self care, self care, you are all thinking. Self care is hard isolating to protect my ex during covid since he is immune compromised. In Phoenix, Medicare advantage psychiatrist are very rare too and I need someone new. There are a million nurse practitioners promoting themselves on Psychology Today. Hang in there, get plenty of help, it really gets easier when they are older. My son ended up being very successful and I am taking all the credit LOL!