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How do I know if I'm having a mental breakdown?

How do i know if i'm having an emotional / nervous breakdown?

  • i suffer from depression , life's just getting worse how much can any human take & what are the signs of something more wrong than depression / stress

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    There is no definitive answer for that. Technically speaking, nervous breakdowns don't medically exist. I believe I've had one though - even if it's not a medical thing, it's the only way to describe what happened! I was sick, I stopped eating and whenever I did eat, it wouldn't ever stay down. I'd wake up shaking, I'd sleep all the time, I had to take time off uni because I couldn't cope with any of it - it wasn't even like I had a lot of work to do! One of the things is that you mustn't start blaming yourself for the situation you're in. People poo-poo mental illness and try to claim that it's not as bad as physical illness. That's simply not true. You need to see your doctor. ASAP. He or she will probably prescribe something and refer you to a psychologist. There might be a waiting list for the psychologist, but in the meantime the medication will help, and ask if there are any other services that can provide you with a few sessions, just to speak to someone and take a load off. Don't try and deal with it on your own. It doesn't get much worse than a bleak depression. Surround yourself with silly things that make you feel comfortable. For me, it was my mum and dad's couch. I wouldn't stray from it for a few weeks. And my mum's cardigan too. Soon I began to watch re-runs of Friends, and Will & Grace, and they helped me feel better. It just gave my brain a chance to stop trying to work and then I was more able to review the situations that had caused me such stress in the first place. If you're overwhelmed, nothing will get solved. Give yourself permission to stop and just waste some time. Watch your favourite film over and over, just try and remake your comfort zone, which has, at this point, vanished. I'd say ill health is one of the few occasions whereby your comfort zone can protect you as opposed to hold you back.

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All humans can only take a certain amount of stress, physical or emotional, however everyone is different. I've have several mental breakdowns, and they way I know one is on the way is I will cry constantly for several hours, feel suicidal & just can't do anything except sleep, and I know I am at the point of breakdown once I can't cry no more, can't force myself to get out of bed, don't want to talk to anyone, do anything, and just feel 100% hopeless and alone. Lately I have them about once a month or ever couple months, and they last anywhere from several hours to a few days for how long I'm actually having a mental breakdown. Try getting professional help, but if your like me, the help you have seeked hasn't done no good, and can't seak anymore as you can't afford it & have no insurance. Goodluck & maybe you can have better luck than I have had. I honestly don't believe I'll ever find true happiness and be free of my mental probs.

bikerlbf406

I have what is called chronic clinical depression. I have probably had it all my life but it didn't start to effect my personal life really drastically until a few years ago. Depression is a TERRIBLE illness. Not only is it painful and debilitating but most of society doesn't understand that it is a problem with brain chemistry and can be treated as easily as diabetes or any other physical illness. There is a stigma attached with it (unfortunately). The only thing I can tell you is that there are medications that can drastically reduce your feelings of hopelessness and dread. When I first got professional help I refused to take the medication and got worse and worse. Finally, in desparation, I dediced to take the medication. I figured I would give one last try. Well, after a few months I was amazed at the difference it made. It takes a while to stabilize in your bloodstream. I have NO side effects and feel stronger than I have in years. Don't give up. Give yourself a chance to enjoy life. You can do it but it takes time and professional help. By the way...I really didn't get a lot of help from counseling or psychologists. I finally went to a Psycopharmacologist who believes that you treat with medications first and then (if necessary) follow up counseling.

George P

Mainly it's the total inability to cope, not being able to think rationally and not being able to deal with any single thing, because everything seems to be one massive insurmountable hurdle... Depression is tough and I feel for you if you're going through it, I would recommend going to your doctor and explaining, it may just be temporary or you may need some help to get through it. Most importantly don't listen to anyone telling you to cheer up or snap out it....that seems impossible when you feel like that... Go and talk to someone and know that there are so many others who are going through the same thing, it doesn't make you any less of a person or weak in any way, just let someone help you take a step back so you can see a future. Take care of yourself x

piscesgroove

see a doctor to get professional advice. i hope you can sort things out mate.

Emma G

You wouldn't be able to pose a question on here! Get more Omega 3 in your diet! It will take about 2 weeks to kick in but once you are feeding your brain properly, it will start to perform better for you!

kiku

See your doctor right away. Have your been diagnosed properly? Could you be Bi-polar? There are several types of Bi-Polar and often you can nosedive one hour and be happy and laughing the next. There is help out there but believe me it can take up to 2 years for the medical community to try different meds and get the right combo for you. Hang in there.

NewGrandma

well you only know when you get so frustrated with your ownself and become very aggitative, upset, and you start to throw things and tearing things up, and punching other family members, punching holes in the wall, breaking windows out of your house, etc, etc.

annette m

hey you should go to the doctors sweetie , if you are on medication it could be that and need changing , remember everyday all the people who love you , and you are never alone go see your doctor good luck and lots of love x

michelle G

you start talking to your self

james m

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