What excatly is a nervous breakdown?
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also known as a mental breakdown, is a sudden, acute attack of mental illness such as depression or anxiety. Causes of breakdown include chronic and unresolved grief; unemployment; academic, occupational, and social stress; chronic insomnia and other sleep disorders, serious or chronic illness in a family member; divorce; death of a family member; pregnancy; deception from a loved one; and other sudden major life changes.
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It depends on how you define nervous breakdown.\nIf you are talking about a psychotic episode, you may well expect to lose touch with reality, possibly experiencing things that other people around you do not, e.g. hearing voices, having unusual or paranoid thoughts.\nA manic episode may result in feelings of euphoria, excessive spending or sexual (or other ) disinhibition.\nA depressive episode may result in being more withdrawn, losing interest in things and people around you, often characterised by low mood, tearfulness, poor sleep, lack of appetite and low motivation.\nWhatever you are experiencing, it is best to seek professional help and support.\nGood luck
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Technically there's no such thing as a "nervous breakdown" however, that's a term that has been used for many, many years. Usually it's used to describe an episode of depression or an anxiety episode.
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A simple test for a nervous breakdown at the onset is to check the peripheral vision. The eye will see only a small view in front of the patient. It is hard to ask a patient if they are in a fog. Those on all drugs know their brain is in a fog. Mental ability in school is easily affected by street drugs. I don't know if we should use that terminology for mental disorder. Lets call it non-biological mental interference okay?
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a panic attack is your bodys "fight or flight" reaction kicking in. the only difference is that its not considered rational at the moment that it happens. say you are walking in the jungle and a lion jumps out in front of you, thats the fight or flight reaction having a purpose. i have panic attacks, i know how you feel. no one ever died from a panic attack even though it can make you feel like it. if you need couseling try www.onestepatatime.com or if you just want someone to talk to you can talk to me. kristeena911@yahoo.com Good luck!
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First, make sure the subject is safe. Meaning, is the person coherant. is the person able to focus on the problem at hand. If all seems somewhat okay, be sympathetic and understanding. listen. If the person is having an actuall nervous breakdown, then rest and pampering is a good thing for recovery. As long as the mental state is in check and the person is not a threat to themselves or others, then a good shoulder and a good ear is always beneficial. Don't tell the person what gthey need to do, just let the venting begin. Everyone has stress in thier lives, and more than most have a moderate breakdown. But be careful for there is a point that if progressive, may need hospitalization. Good luck, and have a great memorial day.
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everyone experiences anxiety, many times to different degrees, and are triggered by different sources.  \n\nSOunds like GAD or a mild panic attack, i would talk with a doctor
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crisis is a very subjective thing, but whats common bewteen all crisis is that its a state of mind.....you need to take control of your mind, instead of letting your mind take control over you!
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Crying is an emotional reaction to a thought or stimulation, just like joy or anger.  Any emotional reaction produces a release of adrenaline and hormones into the bloodstream causing the body muscles to tense up for a fight-or-flight response.  However, this release can over produce adrenaline and actually cause your diaphragm - a muscle moving the lungs - to stiffen and stop breathing.  If severe enough, the adrenaline can even produce heart attacks.
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Your blood pressure is probably high from the anxiety.  You might have an ulcer or gall bladder issue.
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Stress is the result of perceived lack of control of a situation or event.
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Panic attack\n\nA panic attack is a period of intense fear or psychological distress, typically of abrupt onset and lasting no more than thirty minutes. Symptoms may include trembling, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, sweating, nausea, dizziness, hyperventilation, paresthesias (tingling sensations), and sensations of choking or smothering. Repeated and apparently unprovoked panic attacks may be a sign of panic disorder, but panic attacks are associated with other anxiety disorders as well. For example, people who suffer from phobias may experience panic attacks upon exposure to certain triggers.\n\nIntroduction\n\nMost sufferers of panic attacks report a fear of dying, "going crazy", or losing control of emotions or behavior. These feelings generally provoke a strong urge to escape or flee the place where the attack began ("fight or flight" reaction) and, when associated with chest pain or shortness of breath, a feeling of impending doom and/or tunnel vision, frequently result in the sufferer seeking medical attention.\n\nThe panic attack is distinguished from other forms of anxiety by its intensity and its sudden, episodic nature. Panic attacks are often experienced by sufferers of anxiety disorders and other psychological conditions involving anxiety, though panic attacks are not always indicative of a mental disorder, nor are they uncommon. Up to 10 percent of otherwise healthy people experience an isolated panic attack per year, and 1 in 60 people in the U.S. will suffer from a panic disorder at some point in their lifetime.\n\nPeople with phobias will often experience panic attacks as a direct result of exposure to their trigger. These panic attacks are usually short-lived and self-limiting, as they will subside once the trigger no longer present.\n\nIn conditions of chronic anxiety, one panic attack can roll into another, leading to nervous exhaustion over a period of days.\n\nSymptoms\n\nThe symptoms of a panic attack appear suddenly, without any apparent cause. They may include:\n\nRacing or pounding heartbeat or palpitations \nSweating \nChest pain/PVCs \nDizziness, lightheadedness, nausea \nDifficulty breathing (dyspnea) \nTingling or numbness in the hands, face, feet or mouth \nA sudden feeling that everything around the person represents a threat. This can cause a person to either behave extremely defensively (perhaps even assuming the fetal position), or to become enraged and lash out violently. \nThe loss of the ability to react logically to oncoming stimuli, and the loss of cognitive ability in general. One suffering from a panic attack will often only feel the attack and will be unable to assess why they are feeling the attack or what they can do to stop the sensation. \nFlushed face and chest \nChills \nDream-like sensation or perceptual distortion (derealization) \nDissociation, or the perception that one is not connected to the body or is disconnected from space and time (depersonalization) \nTerror, or a sense that something unimaginably horrible is about to occur and one is powerless to prevent it \nVomiting \nTunnel vision \nFear of losing control and doing something embarrassing or going crazy \nFear of dying \nFeeling of impending doom \nTrembling or "shivering" \nCrying \nHeightened senses \nLoud internal dialogue \nExhaustion \nVertigo \n\nA panic attack typically lasts from 2 to 8 minutes. More severe panic attacks may form a series of episodes waxing and waning every few minutes, only to be ended by physical exhaustion and sleep.\n\nThe various symptoms of a panic attack can be understood as follows. First, there is the sudden onset of fear with little or no provoking stimulus. This leads to a release of adrenaline (epinephrine) which brings about the so-called fight-or-flight response where the person's body prepares for major physical activity. This leads to an increased heart rate (tachycardia), rapid breathing (hyperventilation), and sweating (which incr
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I have panic attacks and I don't think it's just now that they are getting worse. They can be pinpointed now, there is more coverage on it now. Things like that. I am a very anxious person. Not anxious excited. Anxious nervous. The smallest things can make me panic. Going to the dentist does. Sometimes just traffic can do it to me. I am however a weakened person. I have other health problems that add to my fragilness. I think that is a big factor for me.
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What is an anxiety attack? An anxiety attack is a short period of strong fear that happens for no reason that you know of. An anxiety attack is also known as a panic attack. An anxiety attack can be a one-time event, or can become an ongoing problem. If you have two or more anxiety attacks in a month, you may have a condition called panic or anxiety disorder. If anxiety attacks become severe (very bad), they may keep you from living a normal life. \n\nWhat causes anxiety attacks? \n\nCaregivers do not know for sure what causes anxiety attacks. Sometimes they are caused by being in a situation that you find upsetting. You may have them due to a stressful life event, such as getting divorced. You are more likely to have anxiety attacks if you also have another mental health problem. Other mental health problems include depression (feeling very sad most or all of the time), or alcoholism (abusing alcoholic drinks). Anxiety attacks may happen for no reason. Anxiety attacks can happen to anyone, regardless of age or gender.\n\n\nSome health conditions or medicines may cause anxiety attack symptoms. Using or withdrawing from alcohol or illegal drugs may also cause symptoms. Some people have anxiety attacks that are triggered (started) by the fear of having a future anxiety attack. You are more likely to have anxiety attacks if someone in your family also has them. \n\nWhat are the signs and symptoms of an anxiety attack? \n\nThe symptoms felt during an anxiety attack can feel like symptoms of a serious health problem, such as a heart problem. On the other hand, some serious health problems can cause anxiety attacks, such as heart or breathing problems. Have your symptoms checked by a caregiver to make sure they are not caused by a serious health problem.\n\n\nThe main symptom of an anxiety attack is extreme fear. Other signs and symptoms are different from person to person. The same person may even have different signs and symptoms during repeat anxiety attacks. Signs and symptoms usually do not last longer than 30 minutes. Besides fear, other signs and symptoms of an anxiety attack may include:\n\n\nChest pain.\n\n\nDizziness, or feeling light-headed.\n\n\nFear of losing control or doing something embarrassing.\n\n\nFeeling of being out of touch with people or things around you.\n\n\nHaving a feeling of doom, which is feeling like something very bad is going to happen. You may feel like you are about to die.\n\n\nHeart palpitations (pal-pi-TAY-shuns), which is becoming suddenly aware of your heartbeat. You may feel like your heart is pounding, or beating too fast.\n\n\nSweating, trembling, or having hot or cold flashes.\n\n\nStomach discomfort or upset which may include nausea (feeling sick to your stomach) or diarrhea (loose, watery BMs).\n\n\nNumbness (loss of feeling) or tingling in your hands or feet. You may have numbness or tingling of your lips or around your mouth.\n\n\nYou may feel like you cannot breathe. Some people may hyperventilate (heye-per-VEN-ti-layte) during an anxiety attack and not even notice it. Hyperventilation means that your breaths are too fast and shallow. Breathing this way can cause numbness or tingling in your hands and lips. Your fingers or toes may have cramping, or even curl up. During an anxiety attack, focus on taking very slow, deep breaths. You may need a friend or loved one to help you do this by breathing with you. Your caregiver may show you how to breathe in and out of a paper bag when you hyperventilate. Never use a plastic bag. \n\n\nWith panic or anxiety disorder, you may have anxiety attacks that happen often. These attacks often come without reason or warning. You may be troubled with a fear of having another anxiety attack. You may have a lot of anxiety attacks, followed by weeks or months without having any.\n\n\nSome people become so fearful of having anxiety attacks that they are afraid to leave their house. This is called agoraphobia (ag-or-ah-FOH-bee-ah). People with agoraphobia m
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lack of sleep, depression , stress, trauma ( as in winessing or being involved in a catastrophe)\nabuse, mental illness, ADD ( dont really believe in it )\nstarvation.
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I would answer this but I cant...my nerves are to bad
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1. In emergencies that cause stress and require us to\n"fight" or take "flight" (run away)  2. In nonemergencies that allow us to "rest" and "digest.  3. Pupil dilation and Pupil constriction