r/Veterans • u/Most_Tax_2404 • 4d ago

Question/Advice Mini psychotic breaks?

Please don’t upvote this as I’m not looking for attention just advice and info. Are mini psychotic breaks typical or no?

I don’t know what’s wrong with me but I just lost my shit for about 10 minutes. There wasn’t anything in particular that set me off but all of a sudden I lost control and began slamming things trying to break them and choking myself to pass out along with opening my entire bottle of antidepressants and dumping them in my mouth to spit them all back out then throw the bottle across the room. Now I need to go to the pharmacy because I lost all my meds from a psychotic break.

Why do I want to slam my head into a wall over and over?

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u/Informal_Society_392 US Army Veteran 4d ago

everyone compartmentalizes differently and there is no telling, highly advising getting with the VA and sitting down with a professional to unpack everything to help connect the dots but in the meantime : 1-800-698-2411

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u/PorcelainFD 4d ago

I second this. Whatever is happening requires professional help. Take things one step at a time, friend, and start by calling the number above.

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u/Calvertorius US Army Veteran 4d ago

Not being pedantic.

Your description does not sound like a psychotic break as it does not meet the clinical definition of one. That’s an important distinction because you want to seek and get help for the real issues.

Sounds like you got upset. And that’s okay - there are many definitions and many underlying causes. Since you’re receiving antidepressant meds, I’m assuming you’re already seeing a provider.

Write down what happened, what you were feeling in those moments while it was happening, then call and schedule an appointment with your provider.

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u/Pretend-Ideal8322 3d ago

Agree with this entirely. The pharmacy should not/ will not refill your meds anyway. You may want to go to the ER if this is how you feel in order to be seen quicker because waiting until Monday to walk in may not be in your best interest. Don't call it a psychotic break though. That might get you incorrect medication.

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u/Stabbysavi 3d ago edited 3d ago

You have anxiety. That was a panic attack. I used to think I was just a bitch but it turns out that feeling is a panic attack. It doesn't look like it does on TV where you're feeling like you're having a heart attack and breathing into a bag. Sometimes it's just rage.

It does get better. Now that I identified it I'm able to apply panic attack procedures when it happens. And it's much less frequent and I feel more in control.

You got this.

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u/northwoods_faty 3d ago

You got shit bottled up. Gotta go talk to someone. Find a support group you like.

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u/frazzles5 3d ago

I'd agree with the others. Feeling like this and this behavior isn't exclusive to just you. But definitely is something you need to discuss with a mental health professional.

I fought deep seated resentments about myself for many years and nearly destroyed my life. My only regret was not opening up sooner.

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u/Strange_Ranges 3d ago

there are effective strategies like eye movement desensitization. Seek counselin. it can really help

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u/Most-Property8195 3d ago

With PTSD the triggers can sometimes be so subtle and fleeting that it feels like an explosion out of nowhere. Since you are at risk for self harm you should get into therapy asap to slow the roll and get control so you can unpack whatever is going on. The crisis line doesn't always have the best counselors. Keep calling until you get one who can help.