2006-09-05 10:52:16 · 8 answers · asked by Andy S 6 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
The term "nervous breakdown" is used by people to describe a variety of symptoms -- but it isn't used as a psychiatric diagnosis. It doesn't have anything to do with "nerves."
The "breakdown" is usually preceded by feelings of anger, depression, grief,or stress caused by personal or work problems.
At some point, these stressors cause the patient to "snap," or have an acute attack of anxiety or depression.
Following the snap, the most frequent symptom is depression, which is characterized by feelings of worthlessness, inability to enjoy life, lack of interest in things that once were pleasurable, thoughts of suicide, and so on.
The treatment is usually the same as for depression, medication or psychological counseling or a combination of both.
2006-09-06 03:54:52 · answer #1 · answered by johntadams3 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had this when I was a teenager. I didn't eat for several days. I went to church every single day. I wasn't functional at all. I wasn't sleeping at all. And even if did, it was only for very short periods. I was constantly crying. Then the voices came.I started hearing voices or having auditory hallucinations. The voices told me to commit suicide;which I attempted. My efforts were thwarted when a friend advised me to go see a student counsellor.Nervous breakdown has to do with stress, constant bombardment to the senses. until the effects become obsolete. Yes, it has something to do with the nerves. Moreover, it has something to do with the coping mechanisms, to handle the stress and problems.
2006-09-05 11:15:14 · answer #2 · answered by rosieC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dr Sam gave a pretty good answer here so he should get the points for being first. It is like a disconnect from reality in your brain. You may be very aware and try to get moving but you just sit and shake and shiver. You can understand that people are around you, but you can't make yourself get moving and do something no matter what they say or do. The worst of it is you are aware and just can't. You have mental faculity but not the capacity to act on anything.
2006-09-05 11:01:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes it's caused from stress, or anxiety, or depression, or it could be a combination. Symptoms can include crying, shaking, withdrawal, anger, suicidal thoughts, homicidal thoughts. Take it seriously, if anyone you know has severe symptoms, they need help.
2006-09-05 11:02:27 · answer #4 · answered by mightymite1957 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. It's a psychological thing. People just freak out and shake and sit on the floor, etc. You've seen this in movies many times, I'm sure. You just didn't know what it was called.
2006-09-05 10:57:39 · answer #5 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes it does have to do with nerves..
cuz you are all stressed out and panicy so you jump and snap at the slightest movments even if you don't intend do.
2006-09-05 10:58:41 · answer #6 · answered by steve 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think people use this term meaning they are suffering from anxiety or depression
2006-09-05 11:15:53 · answer #7 · answered by ginny c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
massive stress
2006-09-05 10:56:59 · answer #8 · answered by http://hogshead.pokerknave.com/ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋