Signs of nervous breakdown


Nervous breakdown is a health problem that almost everyone has experienced at least once in their life, however, most people do not have a proper awareness of the disease and its serious consequences. Chronic depression is a major cause of depression.

1. Causes of neurasthenia


Causes of neurasthenia are quite diverse but mainly due to psychological stress, pressure, prolonged stress in life and work.
In addition, some other factors that can lead to the disease are:
Nervousness. Nervous factors appear frequently in the living environment such as: air pollution, noise pollution, poor living conditions, stressful working and study environment,... Chronic diseases properties causing long-term discomfort for the body such as: gastric ulcer, cholecystitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ... Inadequate nutrition, lack of nutrition and lack of energy for the activities of the body. brain. Working too much but not sleeping enough, losing sleep for a long time. Addiction to the use of stimulants such as alcohol, beer, coffee, solid tea,... Prolonged mental labor.

2. Signs of nervous breakdown


Nervous breakdown needs to be recognized and treated promptly. Signs of a nervous breakdown include:

2.1. Sleep disturbance, insomnia


Sleep disturbance or difficulty sleeping is one of the first symptoms of a nervous breakdown. Some people may have to toss and turn to sleep and wake up several times during the night; do not sleep very well; sleeping too little or too much more than usual.
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A lot of people when faced with this situation have sought sedation, but most have not had good results or the results are insignificant. This also affects the stomach and health.

2.2. Prolonged body fatigue

When the body is overworked or after a long day of work, it often leads to a state of fatigue. Many people say that the more they sleep, the more tired and exhausted their body becomes. Mental discomfort, frustration, restlessness, poor sleep make the quality of work not high, quality of life reduced. At the same time, some other symptoms may appear such as: increased heart rate, rapid breathing, chest tightness, nervousness, stomach pain,...

2.3. Mood change


Mood swings are preceded by a nervous breakdown, including: Easy anger, anger combined with guilt or remorse, emotionality, crying easily, sometimes absolute silence .

2.4. Afraid to communicate with people around


Because the brain has an imbalance of serotonin, people with neurasthenia often experience stress when interacting with people, especially in crowded places. As such, they tend to avoid people, isolate themselves, and be alone. When stressed, they tend to isolate themselves and spend their energy dealing with the stress. This leads to anxiety and depression.

2.5. Loss of memory, loss of concentration


The impaired brain function will make it difficult for people with nervous breakdowns to concentrate, especially in solving new problems. This greatly affects work and study, reduces work efficiency and personal development.

2.6. Panic


When the anxiety disorder persists, the nervous breakdown gets worse, panic attacks will appear. Emotions are always in a state of being overwhelmed with fear, unable to control mind and self. Along with that, people with nervous breakdowns often feel anxious and fall into a negative state, overthinking everything, always living in a deadlock. When encountering this situation, the first thing to do is to try to control your breathing, breathing slowly, longer.

2.7. Other signs


When there is a nervous breakdown, there may also be other symptoms related to organ dysfunction such as:
Musculoskeletal signs: Spine pain, neck fatigue, muscle aches, low back pain,. .. Neurological signs: Headache, dizziness, dizziness, sensory disturbances. Digestive signs: Loss of appetite, constipation, bloating, nausea, flatulence, ...

3. Is nervous breakdown a mental illness?


Nervous breakdown is a concept that belongs to mental illness. This is a mild mental illness, not a severe mental illness, and does not cause behavioral disturbances in a strange and strange way.
The cause of all the above manifestations is due to pressure in life leading to mental pressure. In order to eliminate the fatigue caused by neurasthenia, it is necessary to start from the problem of psychological adjustment of the mental aspect. Therefore, when there are signs of nervous breakdown, regardless of physical symptoms, it is most reasonable to go to a psychiatric department for diagnosis and treatment.

4. Methods to prevent neurasthenia?


Depressive neuropathy is preventable. When there are signs of nervous breakdown, it is necessary to pay attention to the following points:
Build good relationships with family members, agencies, and collectives. Overcome long-term stress and fatigue. Harmonious coordination between manual labor and intellectual work, between labor and leisure.
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Avoid areas with a lot of noise and noise while working. Create a comfortable psychology, always believe in optimism and create for yourself positive energy in work and life; Ensure good sleep, avoid prolonged staying up late. Regular physical exercise, timely detection and treatment of physical diseases... Modern social life is full of stress, leading to a state of nervous breakdown which is very common today. To improve this phenomenon, we need to protect the body from the stress and anxiety in life, and at the same time, fully supplement the necessary nutrients to have a healthy brain.
Psychological Clinic - Times City International General Hospital is one of the leading prestigious addresses in the treatment of psychological and mental health problems. The medical team at the clinic are highly specialized, many of whom are lecturers of psychiatry at Hanoi Medical University, capable of implementing psychological tests, in-depth psychotherapy, and providing support. effective aid in the treatment of diseases.

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