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Have you ever felt overwhelmed by a stressful situation?

It may feel like a tsunami of problems crashing down on you.

You may be experiencing a nervous breakdown.

A nervous breakdown is a loss of the ability to function

in everyday life.

While a nervous breakdown

isn't classified as a psychological term,

nor is it a mental health disorder,

experiencing it can be debilitating.

Before we begin, remember that this video

is for educational purposes only,

it is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition.

Please reach out to a qualified health care provider

or a mental health professional if you are struggling.

With that said, here are five signs of a nervous breakdown.

Number one, extreme exhaustion.

Do you feel like you don't have enough energy

no matter how much you rest?

One common symptom of a nervous breakdown

is when you feel a never-ending sense of sluggishness

when doing everyday things,

a combination of present stress

and a feeling of chronic exhaustion

can worsen your overall mood.

Unlike temporary stress,

you can't sleep this type of exhaustion away.

It's the type that may linger

and limit you from doing daily tasks.

Number two, hallucinations.

Do you sometimes see or hear things?

When hit severe stress levels, your brain may trick you

into believing something exists,

but it's really just an illusion.

These hallucinations could manifest in different ways

and they could be attributed to a nervous breakdown.

Hallucinations may also be an underlying symptom

for actual mental health disorders

like schizophrenia, epilepsy, and Parkinson's disease.

If you suspect you have this,

please consult a mental health professional.

Number three, panic attacks.

Have you ever had a panic attack

where you feel a tightness in your chest

and your breathing becomes shallow?

A panic attack can seem like a nervous breakdown at first,

but it's not exactly the same.

A panic attack is a condition

that's a sudden, intense bout of fear,

that triggers severe physical reactions,

even when there's no actual threat.

Although it's temporary,

panic attacks can make you feel extremely uncomfortable,

feeling as if you have lost control over your body.

It's a sense of impending doom.

And the best way to prevent it from happening

is to distance yourself from the root cause.

Number four, symptoms of anxiety.

Do you feel apprehensive over a test,

an interview or a difficult conversation?

A comment underlying cause of a nervous breakdown

is the presence of anxiety disorders.

Anxiety stems from low self-esteem,

withdrawal from friends and family

and feelings of helplessness.

While anyone can feel anxious,

severe anxiety can cause you to do things

like avoiding friends or engaging in constant self-loathing.

These coping mechanisms in turn, increase your stress levels

and may lead to a nervous breakdown.

And number five, unbearable mood swings.

Do you easily switch from being irrationally angry

to uncontrollably sad sometimes?

Rapid and regular shifts in your mood

can be a sign of a nervous breakdown

or an underlying medical condition.

While other changes like hormones, substance abuse,

and other health conditions can pose even greater issues.

Unexplainable outbursts can also be a sign

of a nervous breakdown.

So did you relate to any of these signs?

We hope you've learned about the different signs

of a nervous breakdown.

Consult a professional if you constantly feel

on the verge of a nervous breakdown,

they can guide you through some forms of therapy,

give you prescriptions or heal to alternative ways as well.

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