Similar questions with symptoms, nervous, breakdown, vary in marriage break down

Similar questions with symptoms, nervous, breakdown, vary


Q: What are the symptoms of a "nervous breakdown"? How can you tell if you are having one? Do the symptoms vary with each
individual? What are the causes of a "nervous breakdown"? Is there a 'definitive' length of time they last? If so, how long? Other than go to a 'shrink' or a 'M.D.' for 'med's', what can a person do if suffering from this to get over...... (5 answers - asked 15 months ago)
A: **Whoa--that's Many Questions**
**I’ll try and answer them one by one--then give commentary.

I’ll begin by saying that ’nervous breakdown’ is not a medical or psychological term. It is a lay person’s term for what they are experiencing. It’s much like when someone says, "My back ’went-out.’ " "Went-Out" is not a medical term, and often it is the words lay-folks use when their back is painful and they can no longer bend down. The cause of their problem could be anything from muscle-stain to ruptured disk--and needs a doctor to investigate and find the cause.

**What are the causes of a ’nervous breakdown’?
I would assume these words could be applied to any number of mental-discomfort. From situational anxiety and depression to more pronounced phobia and clinical depression. In my experience it is the person not accepting some circumstance in their life--and maybe trying to live with whatever it is...thereby ignoring their feelings.

Is there a definitive length of time they last?
No, that again depends upon the cause--the ’break-down’ is a symptom. Mentally feeling poorly could stem from a particular situation [i.e. I just found out my 14 year old is pregnant] where by the ’break-down’ may end when the situation is dealt with in a satisfactory manner. or it could be a chemical imbalance that could be treated and relieved with drugs. These are only two examples--there are many and that is why a psychologist or psychiatrist is needed.

"Other than go to a 'shrink' or a 'M.D.' for 'med's', what can a person do if suffering from this to get over it?"
That again depends upon the severity and the cause. A person could try other things first, I guess...like self-help books, proper diet and exercise, hiring a life coach, instead...It's hard to say without knowing more. If the person is in deep distress then why wouldn't they seek professional help?

Is there a difference between a "nervous breakdown" and "being depressed" (the later I mean enough to be on medication)?
As explained above, there are many differences between the lay-term and the psychological terms. Sometimes having a 'mental breakdown' and seeking help can be a blessing.

"Has anyone had a 'breakdown' in the past and if so willing to share your ordeal and recovery from it? Or had a friend that had one?"
I recently had a friend who was trapped in an unhappy marriage--one where the husband had 'friends' on the side--who he constantly sought out instead of his wife. She tried to conform to this situation for over a year--making herself sicker with each try. Finally, she broke and went into a mental-care facility for a week. That helped her not only get some meds to help her think straighter. It made her realize she could continue in this situation and continue to feel badly or SHE COULD CHOOSE HEALTH. She chose health and today she is blooming--even while going through a divorce.

I have seen a psychologist off and on for years. When I was younger I was unhappy because of my upbringing...therapy helped guide me. Today, I just go for 'situations' that come up. It helps even today.
I also took seminars from life coach Rhonda Britton [TV Show Starting Over] with her Fearless Living Institute. This helped me immensely...to set boundaries, be present and live my bliss.

"I would really like to know how a doctor defines what a 'nervous breakdown' is and do they 'diagnos' this as an ailment these days? What are their solutions to get past it other than drugs or therapy, anything???"
This would be the doctor's call--you'd have to ask him. Most times drugs are given to get you through THIS period of stress and not long term==unless you have a long term psychological illness like, say, Bi-polar Disease. Recently Sinead O'Connor [singer] was on Oprah saying how much meds had helped her with this disease--it is helping her cope now. Be okay now and giving her the strength to work on her stuff from the past.

"Which are more prone to having one==men or women? Can it happen at any age in a persons lifetime? If not, what age?"
I'd say women are more apt to say they experience this and to seek help. I cannot say which sex is more prone. It can happen at any age.

I invite whoever this is to honor themselves and get some help.

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posted by Robert Heard at 2:30 PM