anyone ever suffered so much stress that you cant sleep at night + feel like you're on the verge of breakdown?

Question

what is this like and what did you do about it?

Answer 1

its miserable and i just wore myself out until i couldnt not sleep.

Answer 2

It's 3:30 a.m., why do you think I am sitting here at the computer? I often go days without sleep due to stress. And have come very close to a nervous breakdown. But I went to the doctor and got a mild anti-depressant and it helps a great deal most of the time. But I have never been able to sleep well at night. Sometimes I go days without any sleep, but when I finally do sleep, I am out for 18-24 hours. But the stress is gone and I feel much better. Talk to your doctor, there could be more going on than you realize. Check it out soon before you actually do have a nervous breakdown.

Answer 3

Yes. It's horrible.It happened me when my father was dying and I was being intimidated and threatened by a family member, verging on stalking. I went to the doctor, and was referred to a counsellor. To be honest it didn't help, because there was nothing practical that could be done about either problem. I couldn't stop my father dying obviously and I had no proof of the other matter as the person was too smart. The situation resolved itself after my father's death which to some extent was a relief and when the person slipped up and I sent them a solicitor's letter. My point is - the best answer is always a practical one.
Whatever is causing you to become this stressed out has to be resolved in some way. If it's a relationship or a job , maybe you need to examine whether you ought to be in it and how to detach from it in some way either physically or mentally. Good Luck!

Answer 4

When you feel stressed and cannot sleep, that is one thing; when you feel like you are the verge of a breakdown...that is another thing. You must know that something or several things are troubling you and you have reached a point where you feel you cannot take it anymore. I suggest talking with friends, family or a doctor in order to bring this to a turn around point where you can accept, reconcile or take action and change the thing that is bothering you so deeply. You will be able to surpass this but I won't say it's easy. I have lived many years, and have had many sleepless nights, feeling like I was on the verge of a breakdown myself. So, please try and bring resolution to the issue and some peace to your restless mind and heart.

Answer 5

Oh, yes. You described it pretty well. Things which helped me to deal with it were:

- Lots of exercise
- Seeing a counselor (cognitive therapy worked really well for me.)
- Short term use of prescribed medication until I was over the hump
- Talking to friends and/or writing about what was eating me
- Getting out of or changing the situation which was causing the stress (Sometimes easier said than done.)

Sometimes stress is unavoidable, but it's not a state you want to stay in for a long time, particularly if you're to the point where you can't sleep and you feel like you're falling apart. Long term stress can seriously affect your health, weaken your immune system, and (some say) even kill you.

If this is the situation you're in, I strongly encourage you to go see a doctor and also come up with a concrete plan for either getting out of or handling the situation you're in. Life is too short, too precious, too sweet, to have it destroyed by stress.

Answer 6

yes. It was hell. Next day I loaded up my ipod with a lot of really relaxing tunes, had a large whisky in bed while I tried to read a boring novel until my eyes were drooping. Then switched off the light and put on the headphones. Got two hours sleep eventually. Did this for a week. It got better slowly. The other alternative is to seek professional help, but they will probably give you drugs. This treats the symptoms not the problem. But does help some people.

Answer 7

you will possibly desire to work out a doctor. you have plenty which you're managing and you will possibly desire to artwork it out with a specialist. definite in case you sense like harming your self than you're having a breakdown. a solid subject approximately searching for help is which you will meet others like your self which would be a help to you. the indications for a breakdown are a million. feeling hopeless 2. Suicidal recommendations 3. no longer drowsing or eating 4. no longer fascinated in issues you have been as quickly as into 5. utilising issues to administration which incorporate your emotions like drugs or alcohol 6. Feeling remoted 7. drained 8. Fatigue 9. undesirable hygiene 10. Crying many times there is extra yet you will possibly desire to work out a doctor to get evaluated. you should additionally contemplate lowering on the alcohol.

Answer 8

Yes.

It's now nearly two years on and I still consider myself in 'rehab'.
My stress was bestowed upon me by an insane manager at work. i worked 18 hour days, junk food at my desk as my only nutrition, I had no time to excerise & I couldn't sleep as I was still mentally working whilst laying in bed. I knew every second I spend in bed, was another second I'd have to work the next day.

I alientated my family and my friends as I simply didn't have time to talk to them at all. I became a self harmer and attempted suicide. When my suicide attempt failed I walked straight back to my desk and carried on working.

I only avoided a full mental breakdown as my ***** of a boss suspended me from duty over some made up bullshit. She never considered that would actually give me space to see what was actually going on. I think I was less than a fortnight from being sectioned at the time she escorted me out the door.

I turned that one week suspension into 5 months paid 'gardening leave'. I got myself a fantastic new job and never went back. That doesn't mean I've stopped hating her for turning me into her sport though. I later found out the two people who had my job previous both had breakdowns.

I'm a very, very lucky girl to have survived it.

i don't know what's causing your stress, but please try and remove yourself from the situation. If it's a person get yourself the hell out of their life. If it's a problem situation, start dealing with it and clear it out or your day-to-day life.

I really do wish you well, and the strength you need to see your way out x

Answer 9

what I did was had a breakdown. I came home from work, called and told them I would not be back. Was unable to tell them "why". Just I couldn't come back. I layed in bed for days getting up only to go to the bathroom and make myself take a daily bath. The shower head was in my field of vision but everything around it would disappear. Then I'd go to bed again. I thought as long as I got up and bathed I was not totally gone. I felt I was hanging by a thread.This went on for days with only my husband and no other family members living here. He didn't take me to the doctor and I was unanble to even think of such. All I could do was stay in bed and sleep. I urge you to go to the doctor for help before it gets worse. Start out at your family doctor to advise you on what to do. I finally went to the doctor after a few weeks when I go a little better. Go to the doctor please.

Answer 10

Did everything I could to get some sleep - the less you sleep, the more wound-up you become, and the more wound-up you become, the harder it is to sleep. Try some natural sleep remedies like warm milk, total darkness, very quiet music, relaxation tapes, a good shag before bed, anything that relaxes you really. Only if that doesn't work should you try tablets, and only then for short period of time. Once you've got your sleep sorted, whatever stress you have will be easier to deal with once you get to sleep on it.

Answer 11

Yes, I have felt like that and still do sometimes. If it's too bad to cope with alone I phone the Samaritans (I live in the UK) who have been wonderful. But to get the problems sorted longer term you need to see a good doctor. Treatments could involve medication and counselling, there are no quick fixes, but both will help. Good luck. I hope you feel better soon.