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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa073.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://chipur.com/nervous-breakdown-psychotic-break-what-you-need-to-know/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://chipur.com/nervous-breakdown-psychotic-break-what-you-need-to-know/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/chipur.com\/nervous-breakdown-psychotic-break-what-you-need-to-know\/","crawl_time":1774620013,"first_indexed_time":1643854760,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,chipur!\/nervous-breakdown-psychotic-break-what-you-need-to-know\/ s443","src_root_hash":"3340128001730476473","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Nervous Breakdown? Psychotic Break? What you need to know - Chipur","meta_descriptions":["Nervous breakdown, psychotic break: terms - eventualities - that scare the heck out of many who endure a mood or anxiety disorder. As in, \"I'm going to have one and that'll be the end of me.\" Well, take a calming breath and hang on. Here's what you need to know..."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"N\nervous breakdown, psychotic break: terms – eventualities – that scare the heck out of many who endure a mood or anxiety disorder. As in, “I’m going to have one and that’ll be the end of me.” Well, take a calming breath and hang on. Here’s what you need to know…\nAnd, by the way, what if I submitted that many of us may have already had – and moved on from – a ‘nervous breakdown’ or two?\nThose of us who do all we can to manage a mood or anxiety disorder are the very best at scripting disasters. It’s called catastrophizing.\nNow, if we put together a list of disasters we most fear, I’m thinking experiencing a nervous breakdown or psychotic break would be in the top three.\nBut what are they, anyway?\nSteadfastly believing facts work to negate distortions, and worry doesn’t equate to reality, here’s what you need to know about a nervous breakdown and a psychotic break…\nWhat is a nervous breakdown?\nOkay, so what does “nervous breakdown” even mean? Let’s start with Mayo Clinic psychiatrist Dr. Daniel K. Hall-Flavin…\nThe term ‘nervous breakdown’ is sometimes used by people to describe a stressful situation in which they’re temporarily unable to function in day-to-day life. It’s commonly understood to occur when life’s demands become physically and emotionally overwhelming.\nThe term was frequently used in the past to cover a variety of emotional\/mental situations, but it’s no longer used by mental health professionals.\n“Nothing but the facts, Bill. Got it.”\nDoes that remove a lot of the sting from the term?\nStill, the good doctor’s description is important. And that means this acute, time-limited emotional\/mental state merits priority attention. However, it isn’t a stand-alone diagnosis, rather a constellation of symptoms generated by underlying issues – any of which can be addressed and relieved.\nThose underlying issues? Diagnosable emotional\/mental disorders, burnout, overstimulation, severe overwork, sleep deprivation, relationship troubles, financial problems, work or school misery, medical challenges, and more.\nFor the record, common signs of the onset of what some call a “nervous breakdown” are depression, anxiety, fatigue, physical pain, and obsessive thinking.\nIn summary, how ’bout this observation from professor and author Richard E. Vatz from his co-authored book\nThomas S. Szasz: The Man and His Ideas\n…\n‘Nervous breakdown’ is a pseudo-medical term to describe a wealth of stress-related feelings and they are often made worse by the belief that there is a real phenomenon called ‘nervous breakdown.’\nHow choice is that?\nSo, nervous breakdown. Are we freaked into fear by terminology? I think so.\nAnd, by the way, what if I submitted that many of us may have already had – and moved on from – a “nervous breakdown” or two?” Would you agree? If so, doesn’t that put the issue into perspective?\nWhat is a psychotic break?\nSimply, when an individual experiences an episode of acute primary psychosis, most often for the first time, a psychotic break has occurred.\nAcute primary psychosis? Well, it doesn’t have a diagnostic code, but it’s characterized by rapid onset of psychotic symptoms – typically hallucinations, delusions, or disorganized thought, speech, or behavior.\nIt’s important to understand that a psychotic break doesn’t always signal the onset of a long-term emotional\/mental disorder, such as schizophrenia.\nIt’s also important to understand that psychotic symptoms can come out of nowhere within the context of major depressive disorder and bipolarity.\nFact is, any number of situations can generate a psychotic break: excessive stress, loss of a loved one, sleep deprivation, emotional\/mental disorders, fever or other medical issues, trauma, compulsive substance use, and then some.\nPoint being, even if a psychotic break occurs, it isn’t the end of the world.\nAnd when it comes to brief psychotic experiences, always keep this in mind. When reality becomes unbearable, the mind may well temporarily break from it. I believe it also applies to dissociative phenomena such as derealization and depersonalization.\nSo, it seems as though our minds strive to protect us. I think that provides this nervous breakdown\/psychotic break business with a soft, gentle – hopeful – sort of tone.\nLighten your load\nFrom its inception,\nChipur\nhas been about sharing, learning, and relief. And the learning component is grounded in facts. That’s so important as we navigate through our often-distorted mood and anxiety disordered existence.\nSo, now you have need to knows on a nervous breakdown and a psychotic break. Please, if you’ve ever feared what you believe to be an eventuality, use knowledge to lighten your load.\nI mentioned catastrophizing at the beginning of the piece. Read about it, along with other common cognitive distortions, in\n15 Styles of Distorted Thinking\n.\nAnd as long as you’re doing some reading, hundreds of\nChipur\nmood and anxiety disorder related articles await.\nCheck-out the titles\n.\nAfter a decades-long wrestling match with emotional and mental illness, Bill finally found his professional and personal passion – life’s meaning. He wanted to lend a hand to those struggling as he did, so off he went to grad school at age 49 and earned his counseling credentials. He continues his service through Chipur and other projects.","attrs_markdown":"Chipur\n\nEmotional and mental illness: sharing, learning, relief\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/chipur.com\/)\n- [Articles](https:\/\/chipur.com\/chipur-articles\/)\n- [About Chipur](https:\/\/chipur.com\/about-chipur\/)\n- [Testimonials](https:\/\/chipur.com\/testimonials-awards\/)\n- [Personal Consulting](https:\/\/chipur.com\/personal-consulting-service-dont-go-it-alone\/)\n- [Contact](https:\/\/chipur.com\/drop-me-a-line-3\/)\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/chipur.com\/)\n- [Articles](https:\/\/chipur.com\/chipur-articles\/)\n- [About Chipur](https:\/\/chipur.com\/about-chipur\/)\n- [Testimonials](https:\/\/chipur.com\/testimonials-awards\/)\n- [Personal Consulting](https:\/\/chipur.com\/personal-consulting-service-dont-go-it-alone\/)\n- [Contact](https:\/\/chipur.com\/drop-me-a-line-3\/)\n\n# Nervous Breakdown? Psychotic Break? What you need to know\nby [Bill White, MS](https:\/\/chipur.com\/author\/moodanxietybuster\/ \"Posts by Bill White, MS\") \\| Feb 2, 2022\n\n![What is a psychotic break](https:\/\/chipur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Confused-Man-2.jpg)\n\n[Share On Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/chipur.com\/nervous-breakdown-psychotic-break-what-you-need-to-know\/)\n\n[Share On X](https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Nervous+Breakdown%3F+Psychotic+Break%3F+What+you+need+to+know&url=https:\/\/chipur.com\/nervous-breakdown-psychotic-break-what-you-need-to-know\/)\n\n[Print](https:\/\/chipur.com\/nervous-breakdown-psychotic-break-what-you-need-to-know\/)\n\n[Share Via Email](https:\/\/chipur.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection#91aee2e4f3fbf4f2e5acdff4e3e7fee4e2b1d3e3f4f0faf5fee6ffaeb1c1e2e8f2f9fee5f8f2b1d3e3f4f0faaeb1c6f9f0e5b1e8fee4b1fff4f4f5b1e5feb1fafffee6b7f3fef5e8acdff4e3e7fee4e2b1f3e3f4f0faf5fee6ffbdb1e1e2e8f2f9fee5f8f2b1f3e3f4f0faabb1e5f4e3fce2b1bcb1f4e7f4ffe5e4f0fdf8e5f8f4e2b1bcb1e5f9f0e5b1e2f2f0e3f4b1e5f9f4b1f9f4f2fab1fee4e5b1fef7b1fcf0ffe8b1e6f9feb1f4fff5e4e3f4b1f0b1fcfefef5b1fee3b1f0ffe9f8f4e5e8b1f5f8e2fee3f5f4e3bfb1d0e2b1f8ffbdb1)\n\nN**ervous breakdown, psychotic break: terms – eventualities – that scare the heck out of many who endure a mood or anxiety disorder. As in, “I’m going to have one and that’ll be the end of me.” Well, take a calming breath and hang on. Here’s what you need to know…**\n\nAnd, by the way, what if I submitted that many of us may have already had – and moved on from – a ‘nervous breakdown’ or two?\n\nThose of us who do all we can to manage a mood or anxiety disorder are the very best at scripting disasters. It’s called catastrophizing.\n\nNow, if we put together a list of disasters we most fear, I’m thinking experiencing a nervous breakdown or psychotic break would be in the top three.\n\nBut what are they, anyway?\n\nSteadfastly believing facts work to negate distortions, and worry doesn’t equate to reality, here’s what you need to know about a nervous breakdown and a psychotic break…\n\n## **What is a nervous breakdown?**\nOkay, so what does “nervous breakdown” even mean? Let’s start with Mayo Clinic psychiatrist Dr. Daniel K. Hall-Flavin…\n\nThe term ‘nervous breakdown’ is sometimes used by people to describe a stressful situation in which they’re temporarily unable to function in day-to-day life. It’s commonly understood to occur when life’s demands become physically and emotionally overwhelming.\n\nThe term was frequently used in the past to cover a variety of emotional\/mental situations, but it’s no longer used by mental health professionals.\n\n![am i having a nervous breakdown](https:\/\/chipur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Saluting-Woman.jpg)\n\n“Nothing but the facts, Bill. Got it.”\n\nDoes that remove a lot of the sting from the term?\n\nStill, the good doctor’s description is important. And that means this acute, time-limited emotional\/mental state merits priority attention. However, it isn’t a stand-alone diagnosis, rather a constellation of symptoms generated by underlying issues – any of which can be addressed and relieved.\n\nThose underlying issues? Diagnosable emotional\/mental disorders, burnout, overstimulation, severe overwork, sleep deprivation, relationship troubles, financial problems, work or school misery, medical challenges, and more.\n\nFor the record, common signs of the onset of what some call a “nervous breakdown” are depression, anxiety, fatigue, physical pain, and obsessive thinking.\n\nIn summary, how ’bout this observation from professor and author Richard E. Vatz from his co-authored book *Thomas S. Szasz: The Man and His Ideas*…\n\n‘Nervous breakdown’ is a pseudo-medical term to describe a wealth of stress-related feelings and they are often made worse by the belief that there is a real phenomenon called ‘nervous breakdown.’\n\nHow choice is that?\n\nSo, nervous breakdown. Are we freaked into fear by terminology? I think so.\n\nAnd, by the way, what if I submitted that many of us may have already had – and moved on from – a “nervous breakdown” or two?” Would you agree? If so, doesn’t that put the issue into perspective?\n\n## **What is a psychotic break?**\nSimply, when an individual experiences an episode of acute primary psychosis, most often for the first time, a psychotic break has occurred.\n\nAcute primary psychosis? Well, it doesn’t have a diagnostic code, but it’s characterized by rapid onset of psychotic symptoms – typically hallucinations, delusions, or disorganized thought, speech, or behavior.\n\nIt’s important to understand that a psychotic break doesn’t always signal the onset of a long-term emotional\/mental disorder, such as schizophrenia.\n\nIt’s also important to understand that psychotic symptoms can come out of nowhere within the context of major depressive disorder and bipolarity.\n\nFact is, any number of situations can generate a psychotic break: excessive stress, loss of a loved one, sleep deprivation, emotional\/mental disorders, fever or other medical issues, trauma, compulsive substance use, and then some.\n\nPoint being, even if a psychotic break occurs, it isn’t the end of the world.\n\nAnd when it comes to brief psychotic experiences, always keep this in mind. When reality becomes unbearable, the mind may well temporarily break from it. I believe it also applies to dissociative phenomena such as derealization and depersonalization.\n\nSo, it seems as though our minds strive to protect us. I think that provides this nervous breakdown\/psychotic break business with a soft, gentle – hopeful – sort of tone.\n\n## **Lighten your load**\nFrom its inception, *Chipur* has been about sharing, learning, and relief. And the learning component is grounded in facts. That’s so important as we navigate through our often-distorted mood and anxiety disordered existence.\n\nSo, now you have need to knows on a nervous breakdown and a psychotic break. Please, if you’ve ever feared what you believe to be an eventuality, use knowledge to lighten your load.\n\nI mentioned catastrophizing at the beginning of the piece. Read about it, along with other common cognitive distortions, in [15 Styles of Distorted Thinking](https:\/\/chipur.com\/stop-depression-and-anxiety-15-styles-of-distorted-thinking\/).\n\nAnd as long as you’re doing some reading, hundreds of *Chipur* mood and anxiety disorder related articles await. [Check-out the titles](https:\/\/chipur.com\/depression-anxiety-bipolar-disorder-articles\/).\n\n![Bill White Chipur](https:\/\/chipur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Bill-Profile-Pic-2.jpg)\n\n[Bill White, MS](https:\/\/chipur.com\/author\/moodanxietybuster\/)\n\nAfter a decades-long wrestling match with emotional and mental illness, Bill finally found his professional and personal passion – life’s meaning. He wanted to lend a hand to those struggling as he did, so off he went to grad school at age 49 and earned his counseling credentials. 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Let’s see what a psychiatrist has to say.\n\n[![“Does ChatGPT do therapy?” Ethically, no](https:\/\/chipur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/35262-400x250.jpg)](https:\/\/chipur.com\/does-chatgpt-do-therapy-ethically-no\/)\n\n## [“Does ChatGPT do therapy?” Ethically, no](https:\/\/chipur.com\/does-chatgpt-do-therapy-ethically-no\/)\nby [Bill White, MS](https:\/\/chipur.com\/author\/moodanxietybuster\/ \"Posts by Bill White, MS\") \\| Mar 6, 2026\n\nThe other day, I was doing some online research and was disappointed with the info I found. So, for the first time, I gave ChatGPT a go — and was shocked by the top-notch responses to my questions. 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It’s called catastrophizing.\n\nNow, if we put together a list of disasters we most fear, I’m thinking experiencing a nervous breakdown or psychotic break would be in the top three.\n\nBut what are they, anyway?\n\nSteadfastly believing facts work to negate distortions, and worry doesn’t equate to reality, here’s what you need to know about a nervous breakdown and a psychotic break…\n\n## **What is a nervous breakdown?**\nOkay, so what does “nervous breakdown” even mean? Let’s start with Mayo Clinic psychiatrist Dr. Daniel K. Hall-Flavin…\n\nThe term ‘nervous breakdown’ is sometimes used by people to describe a stressful situation in which they’re temporarily unable to function in day-to-day life. It’s commonly understood to occur when life’s demands become physically and emotionally overwhelming.\n\nThe term was frequently used in the past to cover a variety of emotional\/mental situations, but it’s no longer used by mental health professionals.\n\n![am i having a nervous breakdown](https:\/\/chipur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Saluting-Woman.jpg)\n\n“Nothing but the facts, Bill. Got it.”\n\nDoes that remove a lot of the sting from the term?\n\nStill, the good doctor’s description is important. And that means this acute, time-limited emotional\/mental state merits priority attention. However, it isn’t a stand-alone diagnosis, rather a constellation of symptoms generated by underlying issues – any of which can be addressed and relieved.\n\nThose underlying issues? Diagnosable emotional\/mental disorders, burnout, overstimulation, severe overwork, sleep deprivation, relationship troubles, financial problems, work or school misery, medical challenges, and more.\n\nFor the record, common signs of the onset of what some call a “nervous breakdown” are depression, anxiety, fatigue, physical pain, and obsessive thinking.\n\nIn summary, how ’bout this observation from professor and author Richard E. Vatz from his co-authored book *Thomas S. Szasz: The Man and His Ideas*…\n\n‘Nervous breakdown’ is a pseudo-medical term to describe a wealth of stress-related feelings and they are often made worse by the belief that there is a real phenomenon called ‘nervous breakdown.’\n\nHow choice is that?\n\nSo, nervous breakdown. Are we freaked into fear by terminology? I think so.\n\nAnd, by the way, what if I submitted that many of us may have already had – and moved on from – a “nervous breakdown” or two?” Would you agree? If so, doesn’t that put the issue into perspective?\n\n## **What is a psychotic break?**\nSimply, when an individual experiences an episode of acute primary psychosis, most often for the first time, a psychotic break has occurred.\n\nAcute primary psychosis? Well, it doesn’t have a diagnostic code, but it’s characterized by rapid onset of psychotic symptoms – typically hallucinations, delusions, or disorganized thought, speech, or behavior.\n\nIt’s important to understand that a psychotic break doesn’t always signal the onset of a long-term emotional\/mental disorder, such as schizophrenia.\n\nIt’s also important to understand that psychotic symptoms can come out of nowhere within the context of major depressive disorder and bipolarity.\n\nFact is, any number of situations can generate a psychotic break: excessive stress, loss of a loved one, sleep deprivation, emotional\/mental disorders, fever or other medical issues, trauma, compulsive substance use, and then some.\n\nPoint being, even if a psychotic break occurs, it isn’t the end of the world.\n\nAnd when it comes to brief psychotic experiences, always keep this in mind. When reality becomes unbearable, the mind may well temporarily break from it. I believe it also applies to dissociative phenomena such as derealization and depersonalization.\n\nSo, it seems as though our minds strive to protect us. I think that provides this nervous breakdown\/psychotic break business with a soft, gentle – hopeful – sort of tone.\n\n## **Lighten your load**\nFrom its inception, *Chipur* has been about sharing, learning, and relief. And the learning component is grounded in facts. That’s so important as we navigate through our often-distorted mood and anxiety disordered existence.\n\nSo, now you have need to knows on a nervous breakdown and a psychotic break. Please, if you’ve ever feared what you believe to be an eventuality, use knowledge to lighten your load.\n\nI mentioned catastrophizing at the beginning of the piece. 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Boilerpipe Text	N ervous breakdown, psychotic break: terms – eventualities – that scare the heck out of many who endure a mood or anxiety disorder. As in, “I’m going to have one and that’ll be the end of me.” Well, take a calming breath and hang on. Here’s what you need to know… And, by the way, what if I submitted that many of us may have already had – and moved on from – a ‘nervous breakdown’ or two? Those of us who do all we can to manage a mood or anxiety disorder are the very best at scripting disasters. It’s called catastrophizing. Now, if we put together a list of disasters we most fear, I’m thinking experiencing a nervous breakdown or psychotic break would be in the top three. But what are they, anyway? Steadfastly believing facts work to negate distortions, and worry doesn’t equate to reality, here’s what you need to know about a nervous breakdown and a psychotic break… What is a nervous breakdown? Okay, so what does “nervous breakdown” even mean? Let’s start with Mayo Clinic psychiatrist Dr. Daniel K. Hall-Flavin… The term ‘nervous breakdown’ is sometimes used by people to describe a stressful situation in which they’re temporarily unable to function in day-to-day life. It’s commonly understood to occur when life’s demands become physically and emotionally overwhelming. The term was frequently used in the past to cover a variety of emotional/mental situations, but it’s no longer used by mental health professionals. “Nothing but the facts, Bill. Got it.” Does that remove a lot of the sting from the term? Still, the good doctor’s description is important. And that means this acute, time-limited emotional/mental state merits priority attention. However, it isn’t a stand-alone diagnosis, rather a constellation of symptoms generated by underlying issues – any of which can be addressed and relieved. Those underlying issues? Diagnosable emotional/mental disorders, burnout, overstimulation, severe overwork, sleep deprivation, relationship troubles, financial problems, work or school misery, medical challenges, and more. For the record, common signs of the onset of what some call a “nervous breakdown” are depression, anxiety, fatigue, physical pain, and obsessive thinking. In summary, how ’bout this observation from professor and author Richard E. Vatz from his co-authored book Thomas S. Szasz: The Man and His Ideas … ‘Nervous breakdown’ is a pseudo-medical term to describe a wealth of stress-related feelings and they are often made worse by the belief that there is a real phenomenon called ‘nervous breakdown.’ How choice is that? So, nervous breakdown. Are we freaked into fear by terminology? I think so. And, by the way, what if I submitted that many of us may have already had – and moved on from – a “nervous breakdown” or two?” Would you agree? If so, doesn’t that put the issue into perspective? What is a psychotic break? Simply, when an individual experiences an episode of acute primary psychosis, most often for the first time, a psychotic break has occurred. Acute primary psychosis? Well, it doesn’t have a diagnostic code, but it’s characterized by rapid onset of psychotic symptoms – typically hallucinations, delusions, or disorganized thought, speech, or behavior. It’s important to understand that a psychotic break doesn’t always signal the onset of a long-term emotional/mental disorder, such as schizophrenia. It’s also important to understand that psychotic symptoms can come out of nowhere within the context of major depressive disorder and bipolarity. Fact is, any number of situations can generate a psychotic break: excessive stress, loss of a loved one, sleep deprivation, emotional/mental disorders, fever or other medical issues, trauma, compulsive substance use, and then some. Point being, even if a psychotic break occurs, it isn’t the end of the world. And when it comes to brief psychotic experiences, always keep this in mind. When reality becomes unbearable, the mind may well temporarily break from it. I believe it also applies to dissociative phenomena such as derealization and depersonalization. So, it seems as though our minds strive to protect us. I think that provides this nervous breakdown/psychotic break business with a soft, gentle – hopeful – sort of tone. Lighten your load From its inception, Chipur has been about sharing, learning, and relief. And the learning component is grounded in facts. That’s so important as we navigate through our often-distorted mood and anxiety disordered existence. So, now you have need to knows on a nervous breakdown and a psychotic break. Please, if you’ve ever feared what you believe to be an eventuality, use knowledge to lighten your load. I mentioned catastrophizing at the beginning of the piece. Read about it, along with other common cognitive distortions, in 15 Styles of Distorted Thinking . And as long as you’re doing some reading, hundreds of Chipur mood and anxiety disorder related articles await. Check-out the titles . After a decades-long wrestling match with emotional and mental illness, Bill finally found his professional and personal passion – life’s meaning. He wanted to lend a hand to those struggling as he did, so off he went to grad school at age 49 and earned his counseling credentials. He continues his service through Chipur and other projects.
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As in, “I’m going to have one and that’ll be the end of me.” Well, take a calming breath and hang on. Here’s what you need to know… And, by the way, what if I submitted that many of us may have already had – and moved on from – a ‘nervous breakdown’ or two? Those of us who do all we can to manage a mood or anxiety disorder are the very best at scripting disasters. It’s called catastrophizing. Now, if we put together a list of disasters we most fear, I’m thinking experiencing a nervous breakdown or psychotic break would be in the top three. But what are they, anyway? Steadfastly believing facts work to negate distortions, and worry doesn’t equate to reality, here’s what you need to know about a nervous breakdown and a psychotic break… ## What is a nervous breakdown? Okay, so what does “nervous breakdown” even mean? Let’s start with Mayo Clinic psychiatrist Dr. Daniel K. Hall-Flavin… The term ‘nervous breakdown’ is sometimes used by people to describe a stressful situation in which they’re temporarily unable to function in day-to-day life. It’s commonly understood to occur when life’s demands become physically and emotionally overwhelming. The term was frequently used in the past to cover a variety of emotional/mental situations, but it’s no longer used by mental health professionals. ![am i having a nervous breakdown](https://chipur.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Saluting-Woman.jpg) “Nothing but the facts, Bill. Got it.” Does that remove a lot of the sting from the term? Still, the good doctor’s description is important. And that means this acute, time-limited emotional/mental state merits priority attention. However, it isn’t a stand-alone diagnosis, rather a constellation of symptoms generated by underlying issues – any of which can be addressed and relieved. Those underlying issues? Diagnosable emotional/mental disorders, burnout, overstimulation, severe overwork, sleep deprivation, relationship troubles, financial problems, work or school misery, medical challenges, and more. For the record, common signs of the onset of what some call a “nervous breakdown” are depression, anxiety, fatigue, physical pain, and obsessive thinking. In summary, how ’bout this observation from professor and author Richard E. Vatz from his co-authored book Thomas S. Szasz: The Man and His Ideas… ‘Nervous breakdown’ is a pseudo-medical term to describe a wealth of stress-related feelings and they are often made worse by the belief that there is a real phenomenon called ‘nervous breakdown.’ How choice is that? So, nervous breakdown. Are we freaked into fear by terminology? I think so. And, by the way, what if I submitted that many of us may have already had – and moved on from – a “nervous breakdown” or two?” Would you agree? If so, doesn’t that put the issue into perspective? ## What is a psychotic break? Simply, when an individual experiences an episode of acute primary psychosis, most often for the first time, a psychotic break has occurred. Acute primary psychosis? Well, it doesn’t have a diagnostic code, but it’s characterized by rapid onset of psychotic symptoms – typically hallucinations, delusions, or disorganized thought, speech, or behavior. It’s important to understand that a psychotic break doesn’t always signal the onset of a long-term emotional/mental disorder, such as schizophrenia. It’s also important to understand that psychotic symptoms can come out of nowhere within the context of major depressive disorder and bipolarity. Fact is, any number of situations can generate a psychotic break: excessive stress, loss of a loved one, sleep deprivation, emotional/mental disorders, fever or other medical issues, trauma, compulsive substance use, and then some. Point being, even if a psychotic break occurs, it isn’t the end of the world. And when it comes to brief psychotic experiences, always keep this in mind. When reality becomes unbearable, the mind may well temporarily break from it. I believe it also applies to dissociative phenomena such as derealization and depersonalization. So, it seems as though our minds strive to protect us. I think that provides this nervous breakdown/psychotic break business with a soft, gentle – hopeful – sort of tone. ## Lighten your load From its inception, Chipur has been about sharing, learning, and relief. And the learning component is grounded in facts. That’s so important as we navigate through our often-distorted mood and anxiety disordered existence. So, now you have need to knows on a nervous breakdown and a psychotic break. Please, if you’ve ever feared what you believe to be an eventuality, use knowledge to lighten your load. I mentioned catastrophizing at the beginning of the piece. Read about it, along with other common cognitive distortions, in [15 Styles of Distorted Thinking](https://chipur.com/stop-depression-and-anxiety-15-styles-of-distorted-thinking/). And as long as you’re doing some reading, hundreds of Chipur mood and anxiety disorder related articles await. [Check-out the titles](https://chipur.com/depression-anxiety-bipolar-disorder-articles/). ![Bill White Chipur](https://chipur.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Bill-Profile-Pic-2.jpg) [Bill White, MS](https://chipur.com/author/moodanxietybuster/) After a decades-long wrestling match with emotional and mental illness, Bill finally found his professional and personal passion – life’s meaning. He wanted to lend a hand to those struggling as he did, so off he went to grad school at age 49 and earned his counseling credentials. He continues his service through Chipur and other projects. 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Readable Markdown	Nervous breakdown, psychotic break: terms – eventualities – that scare the heck out of many who endure a mood or anxiety disorder. As in, “I’m going to have one and that’ll be the end of me.” Well, take a calming breath and hang on. Here’s what you need to know… And, by the way, what if I submitted that many of us may have already had – and moved on from – a ‘nervous breakdown’ or two? Those of us who do all we can to manage a mood or anxiety disorder are the very best at scripting disasters. It’s called catastrophizing. Now, if we put together a list of disasters we most fear, I’m thinking experiencing a nervous breakdown or psychotic break would be in the top three. But what are they, anyway? Steadfastly believing facts work to negate distortions, and worry doesn’t equate to reality, here’s what you need to know about a nervous breakdown and a psychotic break… ## What is a nervous breakdown? Okay, so what does “nervous breakdown” even mean? Let’s start with Mayo Clinic psychiatrist Dr. Daniel K. Hall-Flavin… The term ‘nervous breakdown’ is sometimes used by people to describe a stressful situation in which they’re temporarily unable to function in day-to-day life. It’s commonly understood to occur when life’s demands become physically and emotionally overwhelming. The term was frequently used in the past to cover a variety of emotional/mental situations, but it’s no longer used by mental health professionals. ![am i having a nervous breakdown](https://chipur.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Saluting-Woman.jpg) “Nothing but the facts, Bill. Got it.” Does that remove a lot of the sting from the term? Still, the good doctor’s description is important. And that means this acute, time-limited emotional/mental state merits priority attention. However, it isn’t a stand-alone diagnosis, rather a constellation of symptoms generated by underlying issues – any of which can be addressed and relieved. Those underlying issues? Diagnosable emotional/mental disorders, burnout, overstimulation, severe overwork, sleep deprivation, relationship troubles, financial problems, work or school misery, medical challenges, and more. For the record, common signs of the onset of what some call a “nervous breakdown” are depression, anxiety, fatigue, physical pain, and obsessive thinking. In summary, how ’bout this observation from professor and author Richard E. Vatz from his co-authored book Thomas S. Szasz: The Man and His Ideas… ‘Nervous breakdown’ is a pseudo-medical term to describe a wealth of stress-related feelings and they are often made worse by the belief that there is a real phenomenon called ‘nervous breakdown.’ How choice is that? So, nervous breakdown. Are we freaked into fear by terminology? I think so. And, by the way, what if I submitted that many of us may have already had – and moved on from – a “nervous breakdown” or two?” Would you agree? If so, doesn’t that put the issue into perspective? ## What is a psychotic break? Simply, when an individual experiences an episode of acute primary psychosis, most often for the first time, a psychotic break has occurred. Acute primary psychosis? Well, it doesn’t have a diagnostic code, but it’s characterized by rapid onset of psychotic symptoms – typically hallucinations, delusions, or disorganized thought, speech, or behavior. It’s important to understand that a psychotic break doesn’t always signal the onset of a long-term emotional/mental disorder, such as schizophrenia. It’s also important to understand that psychotic symptoms can come out of nowhere within the context of major depressive disorder and bipolarity. Fact is, any number of situations can generate a psychotic break: excessive stress, loss of a loved one, sleep deprivation, emotional/mental disorders, fever or other medical issues, trauma, compulsive substance use, and then some. Point being, even if a psychotic break occurs, it isn’t the end of the world. And when it comes to brief psychotic experiences, always keep this in mind. When reality becomes unbearable, the mind may well temporarily break from it. I believe it also applies to dissociative phenomena such as derealization and depersonalization. So, it seems as though our minds strive to protect us. I think that provides this nervous breakdown/psychotic break business with a soft, gentle – hopeful – sort of tone. ## Lighten your load From its inception, Chipur has been about sharing, learning, and relief. And the learning component is grounded in facts. That’s so important as we navigate through our often-distorted mood and anxiety disordered existence. So, now you have need to knows on a nervous breakdown and a psychotic break. Please, if you’ve ever feared what you believe to be an eventuality, use knowledge to lighten your load. I mentioned catastrophizing at the beginning of the piece. Read about it, along with other common cognitive distortions, in [15 Styles of Distorted Thinking](https://chipur.com/stop-depression-and-anxiety-15-styles-of-distorted-thinking/). And as long as you’re doing some reading, hundreds of Chipur mood and anxiety disorder related articles await. [Check-out the titles](https://chipur.com/depression-anxiety-bipolar-disorder-articles/). ![Bill White Chipur](https://chipur.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Bill-Profile-Pic-2.jpg) After a decades-long wrestling match with emotional and mental illness, Bill finally found his professional and personal passion – life’s meaning. He wanted to lend a hand to those struggling as he did, so off he went to grad school at age 49 and earned his counseling credentials. He continues his service through Chipur and other projects.
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