How to Know if You’re in Crisis

The word crisis is defined as "a time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger." We hear the term used all the time, especially in the news to describe an economic crisis or a humanitarian crisis.. Or a million other things happening in our world. But when it comes to our mental health we are in "crisis" when we are unable to function in our life. Meaning that we can't do what we need to at work or school, we aren't able to take care of our basic needs like eating regularly, drinking water, and showering a few times a week, and we could be isolating from those we care about. I know that that doesn't seem intense enough to be deemed a crisis, but if you think about it, if we aren't functioning that's cause for concern and means we need to reach out for help.
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[@jentotoponio]

Feeling totally validated, thank you.x

[@lovelightshining4444]

Same!

[@lovelightshining4444]

♾️🙏💜🌈🌹

[@alwaysyouramanda]

Growing up in a state of constant crisis makes it hard to know 😭

[@sarahann7023]

right! i feel the same! i'm listening to this and just like, this sounds like my whole life?

[@tinatimetravel3081]

I feel ya. Growing up with maladaptive behavior makes it difficult to differ what's normal struggles and life long/threatening situations.

[@adrianaavila8853]

Lots of folks have been through trauma. It’s hard to find people who haven’t. 🤔

[@dahdream6044]

LITERALLY 😭

[@tinatimetravel3081]

@@adrianaavila8853 that's actually true. Have you heard of the ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences and trauma)study? Shows that early childhood trauma is the biggest health issue with children today. It affects all races and classes. Only is worse with the lack of mental health accessibility in the US

[@user-ow7tx3pk9x]

This made me realize i’ve been living in a constant state of a crisis it’s hard to recognize it because i’m just so used to it i forgot that it’s not normal

[@DeborahAnnsuperversatile]

Yep. Pretty much my whole life. Especially after 4 years of age. Something bad happened repeatedly between 5-7 years old for me.

[@zizi133]

@@DeborahAnnsuperversatile life is just... hope u get strength to deal with whatever happened to u when you were young. We all have such a story to tell

[@CGDubz87]

"A time of intense difficulty" sounds like my autobiography...

[@margieo1507]

awe.. why?

[@user-sd6qv5yn3u]

Looool same

[@miss_aery]

So true, i got so used to the things Kati discribed, that isn't even a crisis anymore, that's just life for me.

[@alifmuhammadchicago]

Title: "Are you in a--" *YES.*

[@the301champ8]

Listening to katie always makes me feel better. I articulate myself better thanks to katie. Thanks katie!

[@Katimorton]

Awe I am so glad :) So happy I could help!! xoxo

[@k.embers]

100% agree!

[@jgilbert1998]

her voice has a calming effect

[@vph7]

Agreed! Mental illness can feel so isolating, and having the language to communicate what I’m feeling makes me feel less alone.

[@kayjay1909]

@@Katimorton I have a question. I will see a therapist in 2 months, but I'm not sure if I can wait that long, bc I can't live this way anymore. I can't do school, but need to, I cant sleep, can't eat enough and have intense suicidal thoughts. And that for weeks now and its the 2nd time Its like this. What should I do? I'm near completely breaking. Edit: I'm sorry I ask here I just wasn't sure where to do that else.

[@mmommo-hx4dx]

"its hard to see a crisis when you are in one." (Al-Anon)

[@_maia_m]

That's so true!

[@adrianaavila8853]

Does that mean Alcoholics Anonymous?

[@thursdays_child5914]

Not everyone can afford a therapist. All I hear is "go to therapy," and I would absolutely love to, but it's not something I can do.

[@jelemil]

If you are codependent al-anon is a good resource

[@heatherr6562]

For me, I have health insurance through my employer and right now my sessions and copay are completely covered by insurance.

[@toni2309]

Also, not everyone can get past the barriers to get into therapy, or find a therapist who is actually helpful.

[@nikkimckay860]

Member Marquez. Hello just seen your comment here,on kati s video and straight away wanted to say hello and I like and can relate to your comment too I am from the uk iv only been in therapy once so far in my life but I was lucky is was free but sadly the therapy I was given was short only 1 day a week and the length of therapy was short but yes I can understand some therapy is to be paid for like online therapy is only for payments it a shame and sad that people like you need ans want therapy but its expensive just being friendly and saying take care

[@45u86]

Nikki McKay same situation as you I’ve tried seeing therapists on the nhs and they all say you need long time therapy you’re traumatised, but I can’t afford long term therapy. It really sucks I wish we weren’t going through this alone

[@isabels6362]

I was in crisis about a year ago and ended up in the hospital because of it. It was one of the best things to happen to me in 2020. I hated almost every moment of my hospitalization, but the support and diagnosis I gained from it were invaluable. Things can get better, take it from someone who knows.

[@emilyrose1095]

I feel personally attacked 🙃 KZbin recommendations really hitting it today 😂

[@Nlightened11]

Lmfao 🤣🤣🤣

[@tupelohoney622]

Thanks Katie. I've always felt like crisis was to the point of suicidal. You really hit me today. I have been the primary caregiver for my son for the last 7 years. He was in a car accident his freshman year of college and suffered a severe traumatic brain injury. He is still in a state of minimal consciousness. I'm in therapy and my therapist has encouraged me to contact him if "I'm in crisis." Cancelled our video session today because I just couldn't deal. I stay in my room all weekend just laying in bed doing nothing, no reading, TV, just racing thoughts. Haven't showered in a week and hate myself and everyone else. Sorry for the long post. Just wanted Katie to know how much her video helped. Already left a message for my therapist.

[@desiderata333]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💜💜💜

[@user-ei8rb7sj6c]

Sounds like crisis to me. Is there a social worker for your son you could reach out to? I know it takes a lot of effort, but could a friend or relative make the initial call for you? Someone at s local church? Good luck to you and your son, sweetie. Praying for you both. 🙏🏻

[@Ghost-lt4sf]

Hey. Im so sorry about what youve gone through. I hope youre okay.

[@melomana91]

hm...sounds like my standard is classified as a crisis.. I've just never really been able to care for my basic needs or do what needs to be done 🤷‍♀️

[@hayleytearall9483]

Interesting to hear this when in the UK it's only deemed a crisis if you're actively suicidal, and then it's not treated as such unless you actually attempt suicide. Even then, you get no help most of the time. So it's validating to hear this but also difficult to hear, knowing the people who should be offering the help are not doing so.

[@Kauffy901]

Kati is the most therapisty therapist that ever therapisted.

[@rebeccah6736]

Thanks so much for this. So often when looking into mental health stuff, it always comes with the caveat "If you're in crisis, do this" and I'm like "Girl what does that MEAN"

[@mg6621]

"we could lash out at those we love" ...oh i see

[@laceface1069]

I have 3 kids 6 and under and I've been in a crisis for 6 years

[@Katimorton]

omg.. sending you all the coffee, wine, and sleep you need!!! xoxo

[@sarah.j.777]

"a time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger"? so basically my entire life? thank you for clarifying.

[@allisonwilliams8470]

Never clicked a video faster! Haha

[@Katimorton]

I hope it was helpful :) xoxo

[@Grehund]

Yep. The concern about being hospitalized is a big factor.

[@haisesasaki3944]

I was dealing with a crisis these couple of days. I love the background ❤️

[@babajaga6687]

Thank you for being here and providing us such valuable information, Kati!

[@PadmeAmidalaEdits]

Thank you Katie I’ve noticed I don’t really talk about my emotions I usually just distract myself but I enjoy these videos and all you do ❤️

[@natalieriddle8737]

Thank you so much for everything Kati! This video was very helpful! Very grateful to have an amazing person like you to help inform us on Mental health material as well as help beat the stigma! ❤️

[@punglao8261]

i actually was looking for this a few days ago... thank you so much

[@Katimorton]

Of course!! I hope it's helpful :) xoxo

[@locke_xp]

I had no idea how much I really needed this video, thank you Kati!

[@Mari-B]

I just lost my youngest adult son on November 25th and I am feeling all sorts of emotions that I don't understand. It's almost unbearable at times. I have to try to hold up my son's daughter which keeps me going to help her through this. Thank you Katie!

[@jelemil]

Wow I'm so sorry 💔

[@izzycatify]

Thanks Katie, you have continued to reach out and support us throughout the past year even you have been struggling with the stress of quarantine and all the chaos that COVID has brought to our lives.

[@melissahatfield2475]

Kati u gorgeous amazing person love yah have an amazing day! Happy international woman’s day!!!!

[@Katimorton]

Awe thanks Melissa!! Back at you!! Happy international women's day!!! xoxo

[@lovelightshining4444]

Thank you Kati! I've suffered from chronic depression since the early 1990's It's difficult and I've often found myself in crisis. Glad that you addressed this topic it's absolutely real and it absolutely can kill! Blessings eternally dear heart! You're amazing ❤️ remember that! Infinant gratitude and love. Namaste'

[@healthyone100]

its been a year and a half for me and its really rough God Bless!

[@annamolly1261]

Pretty much went through this an hour before you're posting. It is validating to know that my system is right to pull me out of the situation before things escalate. Thank you for continuing to post and giving others insights into identifying issues and pursuing ways to seek help.

[@kayseagrey81]

Hey Kati. Thanks for this video. It's come at precisely the right time and I realise the need to speak up is real and necessary. Thank you.

[@johnc6339]

I'm enjoying the houseplants. Lovely 😁

[@anxietylab9126]

For me it was October 2012 when I realized something was seriously wrong. Anxiety disorder off the hook after years of increasing stress and adversities. Once I realized something was wrong, I spent all my time concentrating on fixing my thought patterns and childhood trauma. Awareness is the start of healing...(learning from people on KZbin like Kati helped a lot, too.)

[@larag1764]

You are such a great educator. Your videos are always helpful. Stay safe and best wishes from Australia xx

[@beinside6606]

In times like this with corona and being trapped at home with the kids it feels like crisis is never far away. Thanks Kati... Keep up the amazing work.

[@namratarana7563]

Thank you!💕🙏

[@sophie-jodukes5553]

Oh wow this could not have come at a more of a perfect time, iv been in a very big spiral for some time and then lost my dad 2 weeks ago and tonight it really hit me did some stuff and literally just finished emailing my therapist but felt like I didn't deserve the help thank you kati ❤️

[@anner9438]

My condolences! ❤️🌟🌸

[@_just_TK]

So sorry to hear you’ve lost a loved one ❤️ you may find this video helpful kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnnQfmSsodaJopo

[@supermichaelssecondchannel4342]

Thank you Katie.

[@skynet40433]

Thank you for this video, Kati :,) and for anyone else working on themself 🖐️

[@elainaprevity872]

This is two weeks in a row that Kati has read my mind....

[@talalotaibi7141]

Thank you Kati.

[@desiderata333]

Thank you. 🙏🏽

[@ladybaabaa3294]

I didn't realise, but I've been in escalating crisis for months. I am either constantly irritable, withdrawn or asleep (for relief). I keep forgetting to pay bills and I'm unable to fulfil work obligations. I make up excuses for my absence and have also stopped taking work as I know I'll end up not doing it. I don't eat all day, until dinner. I'm just not hungry. I have no motivation, no enjoyment. I've stopped keeping in touch with certain good friends who are overseas or interstate, because I just lose track of time. Weeks go by and I don't notice. I stay up until after 3am and sleep until 1pm. Even then, I fall asleep on the couch in the early evening. I have never been able to deal with regular showering. For a while I was "stable" and would shower 3 times a week. Over the past few years though, I can't do it. Once every 2 weeks (I know it's embarrassing, but honestly I don't care anymore). I only do laundry once a month. I used to do it once a week. Lucky I have a lot of clothes. I cannot ever cope with housework. At all. Just no. I don't want to die. I just don't want to...be. Not like this. (I've had therapy on and off for 20 years, been on many medications, had various tests, but nothing helps.)

[@theleader5439]

Definitely in a crisis. Video is right on time. But I’ve exhausted all strength to get out it. Counseling has only helped so much.

[@mariadavies7669]

Thankyou this is what i needed to hear today x

[@brightpage1020]

Thank you for articulating this.

[@thinkingincolour]

Thank you for this,

[@katie.oconnell]

thank u so much for ur videos and podcasts Kati! they really help x

[@Katimorton]

Awe of course! I am so glad they have been helpful :) xoxo

[@user-jg5mq8vz8c]

Thanks ☺️

[@celinedionau1]

I think I'm in crisis at the moment. I'm currently moving out home and last week my counsellor resigned...

[@emilysharron1849]

Wow! This gave me words to describe what I’m going through. Thanks!! 💜

[@lindafromidaho2932]

I really like these types of videos so much better than the role-play or interview ones. Thanks Kati!

[@miss._em96]

I needed this,thank you🥺🧡

[@ronlyons7455]

You touch my heart. Identifying & framing, just when I need to hear it. Thank You ❤✨

[@timothyarnold5875]

Thank you Kati, I hope you had a good week :)

[@katem9346]

Thanks for this! I’d love it if you did a follow up video on what reaching out for help can look like. You mention some options like increasing therapy sessions or going to a hospital/day program, but I’d love to hear about other options. sometimes I tell someone I’m struggling and they ask how they can help and I’m just like um...... idk. 😬

[@angelawilson2977]

Love watching your channel so motivated I have a lot of these issues thanks for the help from your channel

[@katiswan3160]

❤️Thank you Kati ❤️for creating❤️ this wonderful video and explaining what crisis❤️ is and given me some tools to ❤️use to change my life ❤️.

[@wellingtonsboots4074]

Thank you Kati, I think the stigma of having mental health issues has lessened over the last years so that people reach out for help. Unfortunately what help is available hasn't caught up. More needs to be done so people can get the help they need. That's so easy to say, so difficult for governments to find the will to do.

[@lokiz0072]

A time of intense difficulty lol rip a whole decade of my life.

[@eloisemarie5219]

Super helpful Kati. Finally I realized I was slipping. Was able to go back to my have-tos therapy, journaling, etc to get myself back to my normal.

[@rcproductions8801]

I salute you for taking on this very difficult topic - great insight too

[@LoVE.B.]

I reached out for help, holding onto all of my thoughts and emotions can only go on for so long. I’ve been doing stress management programs, I talk to a therapist on the 10th this month, honestly, doing all of this on my own will. I must say, it helps build yourself back up. Please, if you’re suffering, do not be afraid to speak your mind. Peace. Love. Smile. 😊

[@frcgfd107]

Thank you for the video, I learned a lot from it.

[@leazand2099]

You explained it perfectly !

[@spedteacher2773]

I needed this right now..in crisis today

[@_just_TK]

❤️

[@elizabethbed649]

Thank you Kati

[@Katimorton]

You are so welcome!

[@dolaalxoogsade6428]

Thanks you

[@addiec.7334]

Thank you. In my old program my therapist talked about crisis but I wasn’t sure exactly what is and what isn’t.

[@LV03]

Well this is timed amazingly :))

[@corajohnson8162]

Thank you this is really helpful in your videos are the reason I'm still here

[@_just_TK]

❤️

[@healthyone100]

me too my brother living with me is a life saver!

[@missitheachievementhuntres560]

My therapist always tells me I should reach out sooner, but most of the time I feel I can handle it. A month ago I had a day I couldn’t stop crying, that they I reached out and was glad I did.

[@interceptor0166]

I feel crisis from covid ptsd. I am trying to get information on this. The government shutdown our lifestyle, and careers have been lost. Jobs, and medical insurance have been lost.

[@laurenbradley3041]

I really enjoy listening to your podcast AKA!!

[@pmbluemoon]

LOADS of excellent information Kati, I've always wondered where that "line" was/is. Thank you so much for your videos, I'm so glad I found your channel and I've learned so much from watching some of your videos on things that my friends and family have also been diagnosed with so i can better understand where they're coming from as well. 👍👍🥰💖😎

[@franciscolaiuppa2745]

In my case it’s: “How to know if you are in crisis: If awake - then yes” 😅

[@SusieQ78]

So much validation and clarification!!! Thanks

[@nikkimckay860]

S M. Hello just leaveing a comment for you hope your ok and things been ok where you are good to see your name here honestly lately felt alone and not liked by other people here in the comments sad because we all here because we watch and follow kati and because we have Mental health problems I sometimes say hello to people but they never say it back been down lately with my depression state I watch this video I sometimes question how bad do you have to be to consider yourself in a crisis anyway take care x

[@_just_TK]

Now get going on that JBomb!!!

[@Katimorton]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SusieQ78]

@@nikkimckay860 hi Nikki, good to hear from you ;-)

[@rileycondo4293]

Could you possibly make (if you haven’t yet) a video about why someone with depression (for example) has such a hard time confrontation depression, and why it may feel like your drowning when you first tell something to someone. Or how you start to back out from the conversation the second you respond with your feelings and why we you start to feel this way?

[@despozblehero2262]

Hey Katie, thanks for all you do. I can't express how important these videos are. I will lie before I let them lock me up though so it's why I'm never completely honest

[@Sara-qc1ew]

same here...

[@forpersonalreferencingonly2536]

Hey kati my friend and I are going to be creating a podcast on narcissism. I know you do a variety of videos but I was wondering if we could use a 4-7 second audio clip from one of your talks on narcissism for our intro!

[@emmabeckett6451]

Interacting so she hopefully sees this! @Kati Morton

[@forpersonalreferencingonly2536]

@@emmabeckett6451 awh thank you so much! That is so considerate!!! 💖😊💕🥰

[@_just_TK]

If you’d like, I can tweet this @ Kati!

[@emmabeckett6451]

@@_just_TK She's actually not on twitter as much, so it's best to use insta or tik tok

[@ConnyWeirdWorld]

Yes, definitely... 😢 Physically and mentally.

[@tami_t]

Love this. Wish we could have a brief convo about this on insta live about this to spread awareness in my community

[@samslam5925]

I am in a crisis. I don't know how to tell my therapist or how to get help and every day I just hate myself more for having trauma and not being able to get over it.

[@shinigami956]

same, here, my ex therapist was a bad one never help me to the point im scared to going to a new one, for mouths i thought i was my gold that i didn't put enough efort, cant work or study for years now thank god for my mom that sopports me but i dont want and cant realy on her forever. sorry if i had bad english.

[@chelsearecovering5425]

One thing that has helped me is making a list for my therapist about what I need to talk about and let them bring it up. For example maybe list something like intrusive thoughts or in crisis. At the start of the session you can give your list to your therapist.

[@_just_TK]

You can always start a conversation by showing them your comment above!

[@user-ei8rb7sj6c]

TK hmm...maybe this is what I shd do. My therapist always begins, “Well what’s on your mind today?” It seems we ramble from here to there without making much headway. Maybe I need a different therapist ?

[@samslam5925]

@@shinigami956 no no i understand! i also had a traumatic experience with a couple therapists and it’s really hard to build that trust again! we got this! maybe find someone who has the same vibe as your mom so it feels easier to talk to them?

[@TemporalEnd]

This video made me realise I've been in crisis multiple times in my life and never realised it... I'll try and talk to a therapist about it.

[@ellyannespinney1283]

Thank you for articulating this. I guess I'm in crisis. I would like to add, though, that sometimes the resources we are directed to aren't helpful. "Call a crisis line." That would be great, except the crisis line always sends me to the hospital. Which would be fine, except the hospital is very familiar with me and usually turns me out. If I am admitted, I'm labeled "hospital dependent" and ridiculed by the nurses for being there again. One actually told me not to call the crisis line anymore because I know it will result in an ER visit and I should know better than that. Honestly, I'm so tired of the system and feel so unsupported by the people who are supposed to offer help. I would LOVE to reach out but it almost always results in rejection. I don't really know what to do in this situation, except try to hold myself together on my own.

[@piolinherrera2119]

Hola. la información que aporta doctora es importante y nos ayuda. Le reconozco y agradezco su labor . Gracias Buen día!

[@cynparker7353]

I was in serious crisis mode this weekend and my problem (other than the crisis) is that I don't remember that I can ask for help. I have an appointment with my therapist tomorrow and I know she will (gently) chastise me.

[@rachelheflin0584]

This is what I have been dealing with crisis for the last 9 days. I have been feeling all sort of ways.

[@jeff_wolf2846]

I which you were my therapist, even more than just watching your videos

[@ixorix]

so I guess this kinda confirms I’ve been in an actual crisis for five or six years or something, a whole lot of intense dissociation and stuff.. Well, it has been getting better in the past month after I met my now-bf who’s been helping a lot, things are finally showing signs of genuinely improving and it makes me happy even though 99% of the time I don’t really know what’s going on or who I am because of my issues Wrote a bit of a rant there but it’s relaxing to just talk about my situation like this to nobody in particular - anyway, love your videos Kati, they’ve helped me with confronting my issues that I’d otherwise avoid and better understanding them, peace ✨

[@Cnith]

First of all: Thanks for the video. It definitely sounds like I'm in crisis and have been for a long time and now just live in that mode. Reaching out for help really is hard, because there's the mental trap, where I can't see how I won't waste that help if it's given to me, because I don't have the mental energy needed to do what I have to do to get to a better place and perhaps I don't "want" to get better enough, because there's a certain comfort in being used to the current crisis mode, even if it chips away at me a little bit every day. I am in contact with a psychologist, but it wasn't really me that reached out, which I think is a key point. It was via something else, to test if I'm in the autistic spectrum or not, where I'm to see a therapist and an autism expert 10 times. Due to covid-19 it's being postponed again and again. I'm doing alright atm but it can change quickly depending on little or bigger things going wrong during the day. Also I'm sorry that I pop up every few months in the comments to what feels like "just venting", without being good at doing something about it in RL, but I'm stuck and have been for a long time, so I can definitely relate to the "intense difficulty" part of the definition of the word "crisis". I'm tearing up to the best of my ability as I write this, which isn't much, so it hits some kind of spot, but the flood gates stay shut.

[@angielott83]

I’ve been in crisis awhile now. Something someone said made a lot of sense- when our anxiety is high, our body essentially thinks we are being chased by a tiger or something. It’s time to fight or flight and get away from what’s causing this! So of course when your body is in that state and your husband says “hey did you get milk at the store?”, it’s SO easy to lash out because “why is he thinking of milk at a time like this?! We are in danger here!” It made SO much sense when it was put like that. High anxiety, but acute AND chronic are crisis states in my mind.

[@krisrhood2127]

For what it's worth I was in a day program and it was a good thing for me

[@_just_TK]

YES!!!!

[@karimaogden3875]

Kris Rhood....The problem with that is not all insurances cover that. Our insurance (Blue Cross doesn't). I think you have to be on Medicaid.

[@_just_TK]

@@karimaogden3875 Kati actually has a video on complicated grief that may give you some insight! kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3ycaqKIr9-MhZY

[@erancrouse4441]

What happens when you don't feel any better, if not worse, after hospitalization?

[@SJ_WomenAgainstPredators]

I can somewhat understand this. I've felt the same way and I've finally found something that works for me. I didn't think there was any hope and that I was just stuck being this miserable for forever. Please know that there are so many treatment options out there. Sometimes therapy just doesn't cut it so you have to add medicine which is totally fine! I think the best thing you can do if you're not feeling any better is to be vocal about it and ask what other options there are. I truly hope you find what works for you and just know that it can get better.

[@healthyone100]

hospitalization did NOT work for me either!

[@dakotahayes308]

Same

[@nineangels7572]

After being alone for 1 year, pandemic, not qualifying to get the vaccine yet. All these are getting to the most strong minded people. Good timing for this video post. Taking care of my pets is what keeps me going as a retired person.

[@healthyone100]

i have 2 cats i love very much to take care off my brother living with me is a life saver!

[@christianpimentel713]

People in military training during Covid are having a hard time with their mental health including me. It’s a really tough situation

[@deborahanne675]

Hi Kati, I was dx’d with schizophrenia in 1997 & highly medicated for decades-‘maintained’ in the community.7 yrs of depixol I.M. Depot, Stelazine (I had marked dystonic reaction with this that traumatised me!), Largactal, melleril olanzapine, (suffering TD ongoing now!) finishing on 20yrs of quetiapine plus other meds for anxiety,depression & sleep…I was a ‘zombie’ due to these meds for 30yrs. After a while my dx was noted as ‘chronic paranoid schizophrenia’. 4 1/2 yes ago I changed mh teams due to a move. After being on the end of gaslighting,bullying and utter contempt from these mh professionals they discharged me to a gp I had not yet met (for 1xmonthly 10 min appointments instead of a mh team.)She doesn’t know what to do with me! Nor do I! I stopped all meds when discharged from services. I no longer have trust in mh services and have lost 30 yrs to polydrugging plus 10-15 yrs from my life span due to it. It’s pretty shit. Can you say any kind or reassuring words for me please. I am often in crisis. Thank you.

[@-m7k0z7-9]

I was saying to myself that I'm going through something similar to a midlife crisis, whilst being 22, I then learned that there is actually a type of crisis called "adolescent crisis". It revolves mostly around a self identity crisis in early life.

[@_maia_m]

That was the perfect timing for me, thanks for making this video! What I struggle with concerning reaching out is that for some reason, it feels like if I ask for help, I don't really need it so I feel like I'm faking. Like if I really needed help I would just try to commit suicide or in some other way break down so that others saw it without me asking.. I know that's not right, but it's a hard thing to get over.

[@chloewalk2478]

i feel that too💛💛