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Neurasthenia is a temporary state, manifested by impaired activity, often the result of stress. A nervous breakdown can occur when the stress and demands in life exceed a person's ability to handle. You can rely on a variety of symptoms to determine if you are suffering from a nervous breakdown. If you suspect you have a nervous breakdown, seek help right away.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Identify psychological symptoms

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   Consider any recent psychological loss or trauma. Depression can stem from an injury or the death of a loved one. It could also be the result of long-term repressed stress, or an unexpected incident. Think of any unexpected stressful events that make you feel overwhelmed. Any sudden event can leave you exhausted and feel unable to cope.
   • It could be the death of a loved one, a break up or a divorce.
   • Trauma includes: surviving a natural disaster, being a victim of theft, torture or domestic violence.

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   Think if you have difficulty feeling happy or content. When you have a nervous breakdown, you will not be able to feel contentment. You may feel lifeless, empty or lethargic. Everything doesn't mean anything to you, or you feel overwhelmed by "having to do nonsense". Lack of vitality and alienation from others are symptoms of depression. You can feel extremely depressed, which could be the cause or result of a nervous breakdown.
   • Maybe you “want” to be happy and feel normal, but you are no longer interested in your favorite activities.

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   Pay attention to your mood swings. Mood changes often precede neurasthenia. They are manifestations of emotional exhaustion and the wrong use of coping methods. Mood changes can include:
   • Get angry easily.
   • Anger is associated with feelings of guilt or repentance.
   • Easy to cry.
   • There are times of absolute silence.
   • There are times of depression.

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   Pay attention if you constantly call your workplace to ask for sick leave. Taking a day off to recover mentally, emotionally, and physically after an event is one thing, but if you keep taking time off work because you're sick, it's another and could be a sign of depression business. You may lack the motivation to work, or you may feel like your body is not strong enough to go to work.
   • Pay attention if you slip at work. Even if you work, keep track of your productivity to see if it differs significantly from the previous month.

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   Pay attention to feelings of helplessness or hopelessness. These are two common sensations that occur before and during a nervous breakdown. You may feel like you don't have the power to deal with your problems, and as a result, you feel powerless. You may feel powerless to have no control over your surroundings and find a way out of your current predicament. There are symptoms of depression that contribute to neurasthenia. These include:
   • Lack of energy
   • Exhausted
   • Lack of concentration
   • Loss of concentration
   • Isolation

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   Think about if you are being dominated by negative thoughts. In the event of depression, you may constantly have negative thoughts, and even feel that positive things also mean bad. Common negative thoughts include:
   • Understand things in the negative direction.
   • There is a negative “filter” in mind, allowing only negative things to pass through.
   • There are thoughts that say all bad situations and nervous breakdowns will never go away, and that you will always feel the way you are.

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   Recognize self-isolation. You may find yourself alienating from friends and family and spending most of your time alone. Friends call for a date and you refuse, or you find it very tired to hang out with them. When stress is overwhelming, it's easy to isolate yourself and spend energy dealing with the stress.

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   Notice the feeling of numbness and detachment. A nervous breakdown can make you feel numb and detached from the outside world. You may even feel that everything around is just a fantasy. Basically, you no longer feel involved in your surroundings or other people. advertisement

Method 2 of 3: Identify physical symptoms

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   Watch for sleep disturbances. Like many other disorders, difficulty sleeping is one of the first symptoms of neurasthenia. You may struggle to fall asleep and wake up several times during the night. You may find yourself sleeping too much or too little compared to usual.
   • Sometimes it can be difficult to fall asleep again because thoughts keep coming up.
   • Even though you have a need to sleep and feel tired all the time, getting a good night's sleep becomes increasingly difficult.

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   Check personal hygiene. If you neglect to do personal hygiene, it could be because of the high stress. Perhaps you lack the motivation to take care of yourself. This usually includes: not taking a shower, not going to the toilet, brushing your hair or brushing your teeth or changing clothes. You can also wear the same clothes for several days even if the clothes are soiled. In addition, you also wear inappropriate clothes when on the street.

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   Recognize heightened anxiety. The physical symptoms of high anxiety can lead to and sustain neurasthenia. If you often feel anxious and then experience an event in your life, that can trigger symptoms of intense anxiety and seem to last forever. Watch for any anxiety symptoms, including:
   • Muscle tension and pain
   • Wet and cold hands
   • Dizziness
   • There was a panic attack

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   Consider feeling exhausted. You may feel a lack of energy. The constant feeling of fatigue or exhaustion is another common symptom that your energy has been used to deal with your current crisis. Even routine activities can become a burden.
   • Basic activities like bathing, eating, or getting out of bed can also make you feel overwhelmed.

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   Watch for increased heart rate. When experiencing the intense stress caused by a nervous breakdown, you may experience a rapid heartbeat, tightness in your chest, or a lump in your throat. However, the medical tests do not show that your heart is at fault because the symptoms are simply caused by stress.

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   Think if you have a digestive problem. Abdominal pain or digestive problems are typical symptoms of stress and anxiety. That's because when you're stressed out, your body goes into a survival mode, and digestion is no longer a top priority.

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   Identify shivering. Shaky hands or the whole body is the most obvious sign of nervous breakdown, and is also the most embarrassing symptom. Unfortunately, the shame associated with shivering increases your stress level.
   • Shivering can be a physical manifestation of all the stress your body and mind are going through.
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Method 3 of 3: Coping with nervous breakdown

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   Talk to someone you trust. If you have identified the symptoms of a nervous breakdown, you should tell someone else. Keeping quiet and not expressing your stress will only aggravate the problem. One way to release stress and break negative thinking is to reduce self-isolation and increase interaction with friends. You may feel like you don't have the energy to meet your friends, but make an effort to make time with them. They will help you recover.
   • Isolating yourself can lead to and increase your stress, so make an effort to regularly hang out with friends.
   • Chat with a trusted friend or relative. Sharing your problems and worries with others will lighten your burden and help you feel lonely.

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   Seek a therapist. Especially if you have been severely depressed in the past and feel unable to cope on your own, an expert can help you overcome your current challenges as well as help you explore healthy coping strategies. A therapist can help you deal with feelings of depression or anxiety and challenge your negative thoughts.
   • If you need help finding a therapist, get information at reputable websites or ask for a referral.

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   Healthy eating. Continuously feeling stressed or anxious increases the amount of cortisol in your body, negatively affecting your appetite. However, if you eat inadequately, you will feel more tired and lack of energy. You must fuel your body with nutritious foods and create the right environment for recovery.
   • It's important to force yourself to eat regularly, healthy, even when you don't like it. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats.
   • Consider cutting down on caffeine from your diet. Caffeine can worsen symptoms of anxiety and insomnia.

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   Exercise and sports. Exercise is one of the best things you can do to relieve stress and anxiety. However, due to the effects of a nervous breakdown, your energy and health may be very little, so you should start slowly. Exercise can help you step out of the house into another setting.
   • Start by taking a short daily walk, even if it's just walking around the block. Gradually, you will increase the intensity and intensity of your training.
   • When you're ready, you can sign up for a course or sports group so you can communicate while practicing. Think dancing, swimming, or kick-boxing classes.

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   Learn to relax. Taking time to relax is key to recovering from a nervous breakdown. You need to learn how to let go of the worries that are upsetting you and make time for yourself.
   • Take time off if necessary and go on vacation, or spend time with friends and family.
   • Find something to relax in - whether it's going for a jog, meditation or a bath.

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   Learn how to prevent future nervous breakdown. Practice managing stress, refusing to be asked to do something more than you can bear. Especially when you have children, you can easily get into the habit of caring for others and forgetting about yourself. Take some time during the day to do care things self.
   • Learn how to set boundaries so that you won't be in the same situation again. Realizing where your limits are, do your best not to exceed them again.
   • For more information, you can check out other articles in the same category.

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   Plan for the future. As you recover from a nervous breakdown, it is important to plan for your future and start embracing everything. That will give you a new goal and a goal to look forward to.
   • Be optimistic about your recovery and know that neurasthenia doesn't define who you are. Remember that you always have a bright future ahead.
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Advice

• A nervous breakdown doesn't last forever. You can and will overcome this syndrome.

Warning

• In some cases, neurasthenia can be a manifestation of a more serious psychological illness, such as anxiety disorder, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder. If you have been depressed for more than two weeks, see a mental health professional to discuss these problems.