i don’t really know how to explain what happens after an episode, so the only thing that feels accurate is calling it an emotional hangover. it’s the heavy, lingering aftermath of breaking dow. my body feels wrung out, i feel groggy and stuck in between transitioning emotions, my mind is foggy, and even breathing feels harder than it should. for me, the hardest part isn’t even the breakdown itself, it’s the quiet that follows. the exhaustion. the shame. the way everyone else moves on while i’m s