Re: Need some advice...
I spent a lot of my life mentally ill. I did eventually have a complete breakdown, but it was in conjunction with a transformation, so that's kind of another topic, but I spent some time in the psych ward involuntarily. So I know what you're talking about, to say the least.
I agree with CFT, see a counsellor. Talk first, medicate later, and only if the counsellor thinks it would be appropriate (they can refer to you a psychiatrist or other doctor who can give a prescription). Medication can be helpful in the short term, but, honestly, the way I healed and overcame mental illness was through cognitive therapy and, later, meditation (to deal with various stress disorder issues). I'm not recommending medication, by the way, nor am I discounting it. I am, however, very much in favour of self-examination style therapy.
I'm also going to suggest that you do a Google search for the following terms:
spiritual emergence
spiritual emergency
See if anything there strikes a bell with you. It's not actually uncommon to lose your mind as the result of spiritual awakening, but counselling can still be helpful (just make sure you get someone who's open to spiritual-based discussion).
Talk to us here any time you like. We may or may not be able to help, but we can listen.
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