Has anyone ever had a nervous breakdown?

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

 

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?

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

Panic attacks are scary.

 

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

 

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.