i took one diazepam i had given to me by a doctor to get me off alcohol a few weeks ago and to calm me. that is all i took. i just rested, drank herbal teas and didn't go out apart from for work. im worried that i have a mental illness? i think the breakdown was bought on by too many hangovers and not enough sleep, as well as stress and paranoia? thanks
2007-07-10 16:06:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
i wasn't jut stressed and tired i literally was so terrified i was goin to kill myself
the world seemed like the scariest place ever
and everything was evil and i was sacred i was goin to get eaten or attacked?!?!?!
istarted self harming to try and feel some emotion or something because i was looking at all my clothes and not wanting to put them on cos i didnt understand who i was or why i would be wearing these clothes?!
i couldn't even look in the mirror for a few days?
i haven't touched any drugs in about 3 months. i barely do them anyway, as they are obviously very bad news
2007-07-10 16:22:28 · update #1
i got given the diazepam to help ease me off alcohol a few weeks ago and still had one left so i just took that to calm down during the breakdown, that is all. i did not see a doctor during the breakdown.
2007-07-10 16:23:33 · update #2
It's good to stay off alcohol. Having a clear head 24 hours a day feels so much better to the mind, body and spirit.
The alcohol can also magnify all of the little problems and stresses in your mind, making them seem worse than they are.
Also, alcohol withdrawal symptoms can be utterly terrifying, especially two to five days after you quit. These deleriums and halucinations are usually evil and frightening and you are literally out of your mind. 5% of people even DIE during these episodes. I'm not sure if you were having withdrawals, but it sounds like it.
Keep up the good work, and good luck.
2007-07-10 16:12:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you did breakdown from "burning the candle at both ends" you cant party all night then go to work the next morning and not sleep correctly, not eat right and expect to do it forever. Your body eventually breaks down.
You have to choose: PARTY && ALCOHOL && STRESS or LIFE AND A JOB AND HEALTH
2007-07-10 23:10:24 · answer #2 · answered by rusefox 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you do not have a mental illness.this same situation happens to people all the time!(''cough cough'' like my mom...) who doesn't have a nervous breakdown everyonce in a while?you're perfectly fine,i assure you.good luck and don't worry!p.s. im pretty sure the drinking and hang overs aren't so good for your health though...=p
2007-07-10 23:14:20 · answer #3 · answered by darkness in the suburbs... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
diazepam?
is that it?
hmm..i get a nervous breakdowns a lot but i dont have any pills or anything to help me. i need something thats not prescription.
2007-07-10 23:09:59 · answer #4 · answered by killsyche 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Herbal teas are very good for you.
I drink lavender tea with lemon juice.
2007-07-10 23:10:08 · answer #5 · answered by Dollbaby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋