Allyson, if you have the wherewithal to ask, probably not? But it's a good indication you might need to talk to someone if you're asking.

This is probably true. But speaking from ugly personal experience: are you refusing to make decisions about things that will have horrible consequences, and just "letting things happen"? Indulging in self-destructive behavior, be it physical or emotional? Those were the warning signs for me, and I wish I had talked to someone sooner than I actually did. Things are good now, but there were a rough couple of months.

Anyway, if you're worried, you need to talk to someone, darling lady.

I'm increasingly living in my head, and unable to deal with the world.

That's as succinct as I can put it.

I'm increasingly living in my head, and unable to deal with the world.

Then in my completely unprofessional opinion, you're veering close to a nervous breakdown, and should go talk to a professional.

I don't know. But I don't think there's actually a clinical definition of "nervous breakdown".

There isn't.

Ugh Allyson, is there a way you can open space in your day to take care of yourself? Whatever that would look like, go home from work early, reach out to someone.

Burrell is wise.

Allyson, I agree with Jilli, given all you've said. If you are worried, that is reason enough to talk with someone.

I'm increasingly living in my head, and unable to deal with the world.

Definitely seek professional help. Especially if you find yourself "losing" time: e.g. not being aware of time passing and suddenly finding that you're in a different location than you last remember being and totally unaware of how you got there.

I think everyone could probably go to counseling and find things to talk about.

I think everyone could probably go to counseling and find things to talk about.

Folks will come in saying there is nothing to talk about, but within about 5 minutes something pops up. There is always something. The fallacy is that it always has to be sad, or bad, or hard to do any good.

Talking to a professional is awesome.

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Therapy saved my life, but more than that, the stuff I learned continues to reverberate and help me each day. My only advice is to keep trying therapists until you find one you click with.