Struggling With Anxiety and Trauma Right Now

Hi, I’m reaching out because I’m going through an extremely overwhelming and painful period and could really use some support and grounding.

Over the past few weeks, I’ve experienced multiple sudden losses and traumatic events all at once. I’ve been separated from my children due to court involvement, and I’m grieving not being with them, especially around the holidays. On top of that, there has been serious violence in my extended family system involving someone I helped raise, which has brought up intense fear and trauma memories from my own childhood.

I have a history of trauma, anxiety, depression, and dissociation. Right now, my anxiety is the worst it has been in a very long time. I’m experiencing constant dissociation, chest tightness, panic, exhaustion, and feeling like my body is stuck in “danger mode.” I feel overwhelmed by uncertainty and fear about the future, especially around safety, boundaries, and losing my sense of control and security.

I’m safe and not having urges to hurt myself, but I am very emotionally raw, scared, and worn down. I’m struggling with feeling abandoned, unseen, and like I’m carrying too much alone. I don’t need advice or fixing I really just need empathy, grounding, and someone to sit with me while I ride out this wave.

Thank you for listening.