Has anyone ever had a nervous breakdown?

[newhopeinHim]

I understand that a nervous breakdown is when someone becomes overloaded emotionally with stress and certain circumstances in life. Has anyone ever had one? Please explain the symptoms to look for. Please pray for me. With all I'm dealing with in my life right now, I fear this is happening to me

 

[zippy2]

I understand that a nervous breakdown is when someone becomes overloaded emotionally with stress and certain circumstances in life. Has anyone ever had one? Please explain the symptoms to look for. Please pray for me. With all I'm dealing with in my life right now, I fear this is happening to me

hi newhopeinHim,

Yes I have had nervous breakdowns before. They really don't call them that anymore but basically it is when you just can't cope anymore. Anxiety, depression, you name it can be involved as the underlying factors. Time to see a doc for sure. It can become so bad that you can't do anything at all, don't wait for it to get that bad. See your family doctor first and he will send you to someone who can diagnose your symptoms and help you. Blessing and sunshine to you my friend!
Zippy

 

[newhopeinHim]

Thank you so much zippy Did you recognize the symptoms when they started?

 

[zippy2]

Thank you so much zippy Did you recognize the symptoms when they started?

Not so much when they first started, but as it progresses, there is no mistaking it. Horrible feeling of helplessness. In some folks it is a chemical imbalance or nuerlogical misfire of some sort, not sure. And you do strange things or at least I did. I always felt a need to hide. Very strange. I am probably saying too much, but I feel for you. What symptoms are you having, if you don't mind my asking?

 

[newhopeinHim]

Very depressed and I feel overwhelmed at the little things. Little things add up. Its a feeling that I'm going to lose it and do something bad. Last year I tried to kill myself, but God saved me. Thank you for explaining your feelings

 

[zippy2]

Very depressed and I feel overwhelmed at the little things. Little things add up. Its a feeling that I'm going to lose it and do something bad. Last year I tried to kill myself, but God saved me. Thank you for explaining your feelings

Please don't ever let it get that bad again before you ask for help. Promise? As a sister in the Lord?

 

[newhopeinHim]

Please don't ever let it get that bad again before you ask for help. Promise? As a sister in the Lord?

Yes mam, Thank you zippy. It was also due to a certain situation I was In with a man, and I became very unhappy. Thank you again

 

[zippy2]

Yes mam, Thank you zippy. It was also due to a certain situation I was In with a man, and I became very unhappy. Thank you again

You are most welcome. And remember who you are in the Lord. Very precious.

 

[gerbilwoman]

I've had panic attacks. When I get them I get nervous, my breathing gets fast and I don't physically feel well.

 

[zippy2]

I've had panic attacks. When I get them I get nervous, my breathing gets fast and I don't physically feel well.

Yes I know. After my father died I had a panic attack so bad I thought I was having a heart attack. I had one like that again years later when teaching library classes. They called ambulance; nurse thought I was having heart attack. Panic attacks can be that severe. Only good thing about that was I had an angiogram done and turns out I have the heart 'of a 15 year old girl' Yippeee! That is good to know. But now when I feel one coming on I take meds so it doesn't get to that point. Doesn't happen very often. Try to slow down your breathing sometimes helps.

 

[newhopeinHim]

I've had panic attacks. When I get them I get nervous, my breathing gets fast and I don't physically feel well.

I'm sorry gerbilgirl... I have also had them and they are not fun

 

[ToBeLoved]

Very depressed and I feel overwhelmed at the little things. Little things add up. Its a feeling that I'm going to lose it and do something bad. Last year I tried to kill myself, but God saved me. Thank you for explaining your feelings

One thing that you said really caught my attention, being overwhelmed by little things. I think that is a key sign. Also, if you have attempted suicide in the last year, that is also a big problem.

Do you have health insurance that you could see a professional? It does help because when you are overwhelmed by little things, it's hard to judge what are the important things vs. what are the little things. I have experienced this myself and it is not good.

Do seek some help. God may have guided you to make this post so we can tell you to find help.

 

[ToBeLoved]

I've had panic attacks. When I get them I get nervous, my breathing gets fast and I don't physically feel well.

Panic attacks are scary.

 

[newhopeinHim]

Thank you tobeloved You are right I am sure.

 

[ToBeLoved]

Thank you tobeloved You are right I am sure.

Good. I am so glad to hear that. Please send me a message anytime if you feel the need to talk. I'm here.

 

[newhopeinHim]

Thank you I probably will as I don't have anyone I can talk to. Thank you

 

[ToBeLoved]

Thank you I probably will as I don't have anyone I can talk to. Thank you

Do not hesitate. I would consider it wonderful if I could help you. I have struggled for many, many years and have been through most of the things you are going through.

 

[newhopeinHim]

Thank you tobeloved, I am scared