A nervous breakdown is a state of mental and emotional distress caused by an overwhelming amount of stress, fatigue, and pressure. While excessive stress is the primary factor leading to a nervous breakdown, other factors such as unexpected tragedies, major life changes, depression, and poor sleep can also contribute to this condition.
Early warning signs of a nervous breakdown include changes in appetite, difficulty concentrating, insomnia, and digestive disorders. Difficulty concentrating can be caused by prolonged stress affecting brain structure and leading to memory loss. Insomnia can cause trouble falling asleep or waking up, affecting physical and mental health. Fatigue is often a symptom of stress and can be exacerbated by lack of sleep. Changes in taste such as an increase or decrease in appetite can also be a sign of a nervous breakdown.
Stress and anxiety can lead to digestive problems like stomach cramps, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, flare-ups for individuals with irritable bowel syndrome. In severe cases of extreme stress hallucinations like hearing or seeing things that are not really there may occur.
Treatment for a nervous breakdown often involves medication but lifestyle changes such as reducing work pressure, exercising regularly eating healthy foods resting meditating can also help control the condition. People experiencing excessive stress should seek medical help from their doctor to determine the appropriate treatment for their symptoms.
