Nervous
breakdown is the medical term for mental breakdown. Mental breakdowns are synonymous with anxiety and depression.
A nervous
breakdown is not a sickness, more a disease of the mind. Let''s look at some of the signs and symptoms of a nervous breakdown. A nervous breakdown occurs when an individual suffers a breakdown in reality. The world they inhabit becomes different from the world the rest of us see. They become so consumed with whatever it is they''re dealing with in their mind that it becomes their whole reality. Psychiatrists and psychologists term this a psychotic break. This can happen to any of us at any time when we least expect it after periods of prolonged depression or stress. People with mental disorders can have hallucinations and hear voices when no one is around, even sense people in the room when they are alone. adparams.getadspec(''c_billboard1''); Symptoms of a nervous breakdown differ from person to person. Contributing factors can be any number of things ranging from Trauma, Death of family or loved ones, poor diet, lack of sleep or being abused. Once the mental state or nervous breakdown has begun the individual may start to feel that they are being persecuted by others who are trying to help them. Strange speech patterns can develop where the individual talks in tongue or has temper tantrums for no apparent reason. Strange tics and body movements occur and in some extreme cases the individual will undress or urinate in public. So what can be done to deal with a nervous breakdown? There are many psychotropic treatments available. The most widely used techniques are therapeutic relaxation and massage.
Medication is almost always administered, especially at the onset. Getting over a nervous breakdown can take time and the most common mistake people make is thinking they are better or cured, so to speak. A program of distressing and relaxation should be continued long after the patient has left psychiatric care if that in fact is where the breakdown took them. Most patients are restored to their normal selves but can be left with inadequate bodily functions due to all the strain put on the body through spasms or self harm. Care must be taken after the medication program ends. The symptoms can return and another breakdown can take place. It is natural for someone who has been through a nervous breakdown to still feel anxious. Going out into large crowds, being trapped in confined spaces or simple things like fluorescent lights in supermarkets can lead to panic attacks and fear of breaking down. This creates the whole feeling of the breakdown returning , which in turn makes the person even more anxious. It can be a vicious circle and one that can only be avoided by proper help, care and medication. Nervous breakdowns can also be traumatic for the families of the individual. Sometimes they can not understand why they are being ostracized by there loved one when all they are trying to do is help. All they can do is be there for their loved one. Try and help and understand without forcing the issue. Many carers of the psychotic often feel like they are going through a breakdown themselves as it can be taxing and frightening to see someone you love completely breaking down. Life can be normal again. It is a long road to recovery, but with patience and care things can get back to normal.