Your symptoms suggest anxiety mixed with emotional exhaustion and loneliness. The breathing difficulty during sleep and emotional crying could also be your bodyâs way of showing stress overload. Wanting sympathy and testing reactions (missed calls) is not a weakness â it shows you are craving safe connection and reassurance that youâre cared for.
Next Steps
Consult a mental health professional â a psychologist/counsellor for therapy and possibly a psychiatrist if sleep/breathing anxiety is severe. They can screen for anxiety, depression, or panic-related symptoms. Get a medical check-up (especially if breathing issues persist during sleep) to rule out any physical cause. Build one safe channel of support â whether a close friend, family member, or a helpline â where you can express feelings without judgment. Therapy focus: working on anxiety management, relationship boundaries, and healthier ways to seek connection.
Health Tips
Breathing anchor: Try â4-7-8 breathingâ â inhale for 4 sec, hold for 7, exhale for 8. Helps when anxious or before sleep. Cry without guilt: Tears release stress hormones â allow it, then soothe yourself with a calming activity (warm tea, gentle music, light walk). Journaling âbrain dumpâ: Before bed, write down fears of past/future â this moves them out of your head. Connection without testing: Instead of missed calls, try a short honest message like âHey, just wanted to hear a familiar voiceâ â clearer, kinder to yourself and others. Micro-steps in relationships: Limit time with draining people; seek short, safe social interactions (even 5â10 minutes daily). Grounding for stuck thoughts: Touch an object, name 3 things you see, 2 things you hear, 1 thing you feel physically.