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Is Stress Putting You on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown?

By renee, published Dec 29, 2005
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Our nerves play a very important role in our bodies. Many people today are on the verge of what many call a nervous breakdown. What are the symptoms? Many different symptoms can accompany a nervous breakdown. Some of these are fatigue, (not related to any physical exertion), restlessness, loss of appetite, headaches, constipation, dizziness, fuzzy vision, skin rashes, excessive sweating, muscular pains and tingling sensations in the hands and feet. A nervous breakdown can even be accompanied by irregular heartbeat or palpitation of the heart. 

Very often mental and emotional symptoms may also surface. This would include the inability to make decisions or to meet people comfortably. In very extreme cases there will be weeping, panic or near hysteria. Since almost all of our mental and emotional and physical processes and activities consume nervous energy, it can readily be seen why a nervous breakdown can manifest itself in such a variety of ways. But don’t jump to the conclusion that you are going to have a nervous breakdown because you have one or two of these symptoms. One thing that might help to determine if you are on the verge of a nervous breakdown is to find out exactly what causes a nervous breakdown. 

Takeaways
  • Even a loss of a job can have an emotional effect on a person.
  • Many people get caught up in buying gifts and decorating the house during this time of year.
  • Get help from your family and friends.
Did You Know?
Many people resort to drungs to help them get relief when they suffer a nervous breakdown.
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Family members for the most part don't want to recognize depression until it's fairly advanced and they can't ignore it. . They probably battle their own demons. I had a nervous breakdown a few years back. Finally I had to give my own ok to have five treatments of electric shock because my brothers weren't willing to really find out what the doctor was telling me. Fortunately, the shock treatments did work. Also it helps to have a good psychiatrist who really understands medications and a good social worker/pyschologist who can help you through your problems. Most family doctors usually aren't up to date on how antidepressants work. Hope this helps. Ask around and see what professionals other people in your town use. Your family doctor may be helpful in that respect. You may have to try more than one to find one you click with. Don't get discouraged. Also if you do have to take antidepressants, find out all you can about the medicine and take accordingly.

Posted on 08/09/2008 at 2:08:55 PM

 
I know you may not even be open to what I am going to say, but in cases as extreme as yours...when you are so down...please, I beg of you, try God. He can lift you back up. He can restore your peace of mind. He can free you from your addictions and help you make it through each day, day at a time. I'm 56 years old and I've been through a lot of things, and what I'm telling you is speaking from personal experience. If God helped "me", he certainly will help you...it will happen. Hang in there. Everything "will" be all right. Sometimes you just have to do those baby steps things, you know? Get out of bed, take that bath, clean the house, get out of the house...baby steps, baby steps. And you know what seems crazy that really helps? Help somebody else that's going through the same thing that you are going through, or worse. This blesses you in return. I will pray for you. Thank you and God Bless...

Posted on 04/09/2008 at 12:04:16 AM

 
I'm so sorry for what you are going through. When my children (who are now grown and gone) were in their teens, I went through about 8 consecutive years of extreme stress, not only with their questionable behavior, but my husband just decided to go on the road with his trucking job and leave me to deal with all of it. I can say to you, as others are saying, that "prayer" was my salvation. God took the pain of the situation away from me. He helped me to learn to love my family with all of their problems. He showed me how to pray for them when I had days I did not even "like them". May I say to you, have that good cry, keep your faith, pray, and pray some more, and I promise you, things WILL get better. Don't give up on them, God hasn't given up on you, and there will be brighter, happier days around the corner...I promise you.

Posted on 04/09/2008 at 12:04:17 AM

 
I'm a complete basket case on the verge of a emotional breakdown. My whole life has been a struggle to maintain "sanity" and some sort of "normalcy". My mother was on drugs all my life and never part of any positive aspect of my life. my father was halfway cross country and battling his own demons, needless to say, DEADBEAT!!!! I was bounced around from family member to family member who always treated me like an outsider which was probably worse or just as bad as just letting me go into foster care. My only sibling committed suicide at age 27 leaving behind children. The only constant in my life was by grandmother who no doubt loved me as best as she could but was a horrible alcoholic. I am now married with 3 children and I constantly struggle to keep these issues subdued but lately i am doing a horrible job. my temper is quick, my job is suffering, my children and husband probably think im crazy. I dont know where to go. I feel like Im too smart for counseling because I already know

Posted on 04/04/2008 at 5:04:32 PM

 
I am a new stepmom to 2 teenagers and I am seriously, beyond any doubt, about to lose myself in deep depression. I am constatly crying myself to sleep, I only eat a bite to stop the pain in my stocmach, I feel so weak and tired all the time but I still manage to come to work, the graveyard shift, alone in a quiet office which does not help sombering me even more into depression. It almost seems like nobody around me notices the changes in my life at this moment. My spouce has almost shut me out and made me a MOTHER FIGURE for his kids who do not want me as a mother but more as a made of some kind. I do not want to say anything because I fear that I will just push them all away, including my spouce but the reality of all this is that I am the one suffering and they all think they are because of the divorce and all but they all seem so happy, spending a lot of time together, laughing all the time while I am hiding behind closed doors just wanting to be a part of all that but I feel I don

Posted on 12/14/2007 at 1:12:42 AM

 
Prayer definitely helps. Draw closer to God for strength and understanding. I too, battle with depression and can relate. Have felt on some days that I didnt care if I lived or died, didnt want to wake up the next morning. I try to stay prayed up!!

Posted on 10/29/2007 at 8:10:00 AM

 
Kristin, please hurry and find a small Christian church near you where they can teach you your worth and can minister to your emotional and physical (as well as spiritual) needs. May sound too simplified, but this is the answer you need.

Posted on 10/24/2007 at 9:10:00 AM

 
I lost my father when I was 9 and my stepdad just recently at 28. I lost many other family members and loved ones as well. I am in a bad debt and career situation. I use drugs and drink frequently. I am slowly pulling away from my family involuntarily like i put up a wall and i snap and get angry at them when they dont deserve it. I am always tired and never want to get out of bed. I also have had symptoms of an STD. I'm not at all happy like I used to be. I never dealt with any of my emotions and dont know how to. I worry that I'll lose more family members and it scares me because I just want to make things better, but one part of my life (career) is affected by another (drugs) and so on and so on. I'm a good person but I dont know how to fix it any help. i cant go to a shrink or anytrhing i have no insurance and my job pays horrible. Marc B. -- bumpin_my_bass@yahoo.com put panic attack for the subject

Posted on 10/22/2007 at 1:10:00 AM

 
I don't know why I keep crying for no reason. I can't handle the stress anymore and I am so depressed. But my mom says "no way are you depressed." I honestly feel depressed. I can't handle any of this anymore. Please let me clear my mind. I just want my mind to feel clear.

Posted on 10/02/2007 at 3:10:00 AM

 
I'm in my last year of university and I'm extremely depressed. I feel so much pressure from myself to get good grades. I'm writing my thesis and I'm miserable and I just get miserable thinking about it. I live alone in a small apartment and have no social life. My boyfriend lives 7000 miles away in another country and I haven't seen him since May. My mom lives in another state and I haven't seen her since forever. Those are the only 2 people I can talk to. I feel as if everyone around me is just not trustworthy. I feel very depressed, pressured, and if I failed at school, I can even think of committing suicide as bad as that sounds. I cry for no apparent reason and I am losing my appetite. I really hate my university now even though I am so close to graduating. I have no idea what I want to do with my life. I don't even know if I want to go to graduate school anymore. I need direction. I feel lost, miserable, and absolutely depressed. I don't want my ego to get to me. My dad is brok

Posted on 10/02/2007 at 3:10:00 AM

 
i got arrested for drugs back in 1997.i received a 10 year sentance,leaving my husband,and two boys;ages nine and fourteen months old.i served 3 flat years.that was the most unbeariable feeling,and time of my life.this is my last year being on parole.just last month the floors in the trailer i lived in were bowing,and we eventually started falling through.an old associate came out one day to visit, and brought a guy with him.they said they could get scrap lumberand charge me 300.00 for labor.come to find out he built a wheel chair ramp for my cousin, and dated his daughter.so i felt some what comfortable with him. well to make a long story short, this guy planted some meth on me,and i got pulled over and arrested for drugs.im far from being rich,because i cant even hire a lawyer.the shame and guilt is tearing me up.my kids are 10,18now.and they know about the situation.but the most that hurts the most is my little one saying to me,"mom,i thought you promised me and bubba that you would

Posted on 09/23/2007 at 8:09:00 AM

 
never leave us again. i pulled him to me and just cried out to god to help me.to make it short,the guy is als on parole, with 2 outstanding manuf. charges pending,.he is a cowerdly rat that cant be man enoughto go his time for crimes he committed.instead,corrupt my life, my freedom.im 44 years old. there is no way i can do this again,not for something that was not at all mine.im scared for myself ,and my kids need me.i own a 1995 monte carlo thats worth 2.000.ive gone as low as 1.000, to help get me a lawyer.please every one ,keep me and my kids in your prayers

Posted on 09/23/2007 at 8:09:00 AM

 
i got arrested for drugs back in 1997.i received a 10 year sentance,leaving my husband,and two boys;ages nine and fourteen months old.i served 3 flat years.that was the most unbeariable feeling,and time of my life.this is my last year being on parole.just last month the floors in the trailer i lived in were bowing,and we eventually started falling through.an old associate came out one day to visit, and brought a guy with him.they said they could get scrap lumberand charge me 300.00 for labor.come to find out he built a wheel chair ramp for my cousin, and dated his daughter.so i felt some what comfortable with him. well to make a long story short, this guy planted some meth on me,and i got pulled over and arrested for drugs.im far from being rich,because i cant even hire a lawyer.the shame and guilt is tearing me up.my kids are 10,18now.and they know about the situation.but the most that hurts the most is my little one saying to me,"mom,i thought you promised me and bubba that you would

Posted on 09/23/2007 at 8:09:00 AM

 
sometimes one needs to switch off emotionaly,to become detached from the pains of the world without becoming detached from reality. making oneself ill will not resolve a family trauma. I FIND WALKING AN INVALUABLE EXERCISE. It helps to give me a fresh perspective. I still have my demons and my worries but I realise that giving in to them will not helo mw.

Posted on 09/16/2007 at 4:09:00 PM

 
As I read comments on this site, I was in awe of the pain! I too am in pain.........I have tried depression medicines, talk therapy, etc. for years and years. I wish there was a place to go for a month or longer to deal with the depression, PTSD (loss of my daughter), grief, martial problems, etc., etc., I honestly do not care if I live or die on a daily basis. It takes everything out of me to get out of bed and to try and have a normal life. My dog gives me much joy in my life - though..........I have wonderful family and friends, but do not want to burden them any longer! My husband has completely turned into another person, that I no longer know or want to spend time with....

Posted on 09/09/2007 at 5:09:00 AM

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