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| Boilerpipe Text | If youâve ever felt on the verge of a mental breakdown, youâre not alone. Pressure to succeed, parental stresses and
work worries
mean more and more of us feel like weâre at a
crisis point
.
Itâs important to remember a mental breakdown may not look or feel like a sudden or obvious outburst. Intense stress and anxiety can increase gradually over time too. Here, we share how to spot the signs of a mental breakdown and how to seek help when you need it.
What exactly is a mental breakdown?
A mental breakdown â sometimes called a ânervous breakdownâ â isnât a medical term or mental health diagnosis. In fact, itâs generally used to describe a period of intense mental and emotional distress.
A breakdown is a term thatâs used to describe when someone canât function normally in their everyday life because of overwhelming
anxiety
,
burnout
or
stress
.
What causes a mental breakdown?
A mental breakdown can be triggered by a specific event that causes someone extreme distress. Underlying mental health conditions â like anxiety, depression and
post-traumatic stress disorder
(PTSD) â can also play a role.
According to one
study
, several factors can contribute to a mental breakdown â including constant worrying, sleep problems, relationship or financial difficulties, pressures related to work, loneliness and lacking a sense of purpose.
What are the signs of a mental breakdown?
Recognising the signs and symptoms of a mental breakdown in yourself or someone else is important, so that you can get help quickly.
Mental breakdown signs vary from person to person. They can relate to a personâs mental state and how theyâre feeling to physical symptoms too. They can also depend on the underlying cause.
If youâre having a mental breakdown, your intense reaction to stress can feel a lot like other mental health conditions like chronic stress, anxiety and depression.
Burnout
, where a person experiences too much stress over long periods, also has some similar signs and symptoms to a mental breakdown.
Here are 7 key signs to look out for:
1. Youâre feeling anxious or depressed
Are you anxious to the extent that you feel like you canât cope with daily life? Or are you feeling so low or depressed that itâs impairing your ability to function? Both anxiety and depression are emotional responses to prolonged stress.
If youâre headed towards a mental breakdown, you may experience episodes of feeling helpless or uncontrollable crying. You may also have emotional outbursts or feelings of uncontrollable anger.
2. Youâre having panic attacks
If youâre feeling sudden and intense anxiety, you may be having a panic attack. Some people may experience panic attacks in response to severe stress.
These feelings can also be accompanied by
physical symptoms
of:
Trembling or shaking
Breathlessness
Dizziness
Sweating
Dry mouth
Rapid, irregular heartbeats
Chest pain
3. Youâre finding it difficult to sleep
Getting a
good nightâs sleep
is essential for your emotional and physical wellbeing. And excessive stress can impact your sleep.
When you have a lot on your mind, it can be difficult to fall or stay asleep. You may also wake up in the early hours, while others may sleep too much.
One
2018 review
found that âstress-related worry and ruminationâ caused disrupted sleep and eventually the risk of developing future
insomnia
.
4. You feel exhausted
Too much stress can leave you feeling exhausted and tired. If youâre experiencing a mental breakdown, activities that you once enjoyed may feel increasingly difficult. You may also feel that you donât have the energy to face routine tasks.
You could also feel tired because youâre not sleeping enough or too much.
5. Youâre withdrawing from friends or family
You may start to withdraw from friends, family and co-workers if youâre having a mental breakdown. Signs of withdrawal can include:
Calling in sick for work
Avoiding social events and missing scheduled appointments
Not wanting to spend time with family and friends and isolating at home
Not looking after your personal hygiene
6. You have a change in appetite
Do you find yourself overeating as a way of coping with feelings of being overwhelmed? If you find yourself overeating, this could be linked to stress, anxiety or even a mental breakdown. One
study
found that the stress hormone cortisol can trigger cravings for foods that contain high amounts of sugar or fat.
Whatâs more, thereâs
evidence
to suggest that others may
lose their appetite
when theyâre experiencing immense emotional or mental difficulties.
7. Youâre unable to concentrate
Research
suggests that prolonged stress can affect your memory and concentration levels. This is because it may cause structural changes in different parts of the brain.
You may have difficulty concentrating, remembering things or feel unable to make decisions if youâre having a mental breakdown.
Your cognitive symptoms may impair your ability to deal with the stress that youâre experiencing.
What should I do in a mental health crisis?
It can be scary to experience the overwhelming feelings of a mental breakdown, but thereâs help available.
If youâre at risk of attempting
suicide
or harming yourself, call 999 or go to A&E. Alternatively, you can contact your
local crisis team
who will be able to listen and help.
If you urgently need help for your mental health, but itâs not an emergency, call 111.
Itâs important to remember that youâre not wasting anyoneâs time by reaching out for help.
When should I speak to a doctor?
If youâre struggling with your mental health, speaking to a doctor can be an important and
helpful first step
. They can refer you for further support.
Itâs a good idea to speak to a doctor or therapist if:
Youâre feeling low or depressed
Youâre struggling with anxiety, stress or another mental health issue
You feel like youâre unable to cope with daily life, including work, study or relationships
Youâre finding it hard to go to sleep or get up
Youâre experiencing suicidal thoughts or
self-harming
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# 7 signs of a mental breakdown
**Last updated:**
Nov 17, 2022
Reviewed by:
Dr Bryony Henderson, Lead GP at Livi
Most of us feel stressed or overwhelmed sometimes, but if youâre feeling very distressed or your mental health is affecting your day-to-day, then you may want to reach out for help
Need to speak to a GP today?
[Book appointment](https://www.livi.co.uk/download/ "Book appointment")
If youâve ever felt on the verge of a mental breakdown, youâre not alone. Pressure to succeed, parental stresses and [work worries](https://www.livi.co.uk/your-health/a-therapists-guide-to-coping-better-with-work-related-stress/ "work-worries") mean more and more of us feel like weâre at a [crisis point](https://www.livi.co.uk/medical-advice/mental-health/crisis/ "crisis-point").
Itâs important to remember a mental breakdown may not look or feel like a sudden or obvious outburst. Intense stress and anxiety can increase gradually over time too. Here, we share how to spot the signs of a mental breakdown and how to seek help when you need it.
## What exactly is a mental breakdown?
A mental breakdown â sometimes called a ânervous breakdownâ â isnât a medical term or mental health diagnosis. In fact, itâs generally used to describe a period of intense mental and emotional distress.
A breakdown is a term thatâs used to describe when someone canât function normally in their everyday life because of overwhelming [anxiety](https://www.livi.co.uk/medical-advice/mental-health/anxiety/ "anxiety"), [burnout](https://www.livi.co.uk/your-health/7-early-signs-of-burnout/ "burnout") or [stress](https://www.livi.co.uk/medical-advice/mental-health/stress/ "stress").
## What causes a mental breakdown?
A mental breakdown can be triggered by a specific event that causes someone extreme distress. Underlying mental health conditions â like anxiety, depression and [post-traumatic stress disorder](https://www.livi.co.uk/medical-advice/mental-health/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/ "post-traumatic-stress-disorder") (PTSD) â can also play a role.
According to one [study](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/261949446_The_Manifestations_and_Triggers_of_Mental_Breakdown_and_its_Effective_Treatment_by_Increasing_Stress_Resilience_with_Psychosocial_Strategies_Therapeutic_Lifestyle_Changes_and_Orthomolecular_Interv "study"), several factors can contribute to a mental breakdown â including constant worrying, sleep problems, relationship or financial difficulties, pressures related to work, loneliness and lacking a sense of purpose.
## What are the signs of a mental breakdown?
Recognising the signs and symptoms of a mental breakdown in yourself or someone else is important, so that you can get help quickly.
Mental breakdown signs vary from person to person. They can relate to a personâs mental state and how theyâre feeling to physical symptoms too. They can also depend on the underlying cause.
If youâre having a mental breakdown, your intense reaction to stress can feel a lot like other mental health conditions like chronic stress, anxiety and depression.
[Burnout](https://www.livi.co.uk/your-health/7-early-signs-of-burnout/ "burnout"), where a person experiences too much stress over long periods, also has some similar signs and symptoms to a mental breakdown.
Here are 7 key signs to look out for:
### 1\. Youâre feeling anxious or depressed
Are you anxious to the extent that you feel like you canât cope with daily life? Or are you feeling so low or depressed that itâs impairing your ability to function? Both anxiety and depression are emotional responses to prolonged stress.
If youâre headed towards a mental breakdown, you may experience episodes of feeling helpless or uncontrollable crying. You may also have emotional outbursts or feelings of uncontrollable anger.
### 2\. Youâre having panic attacks
If youâre feeling sudden and intense anxiety, you may be having a panic attack. Some people may experience panic attacks in response to severe stress.
These feelings can also be accompanied by [physical symptoms](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28613692/ "physical-symptoms") of:
- Trembling or shaking
- Breathlessness
- Dizziness
- Sweating
- Dry mouth
- Rapid, irregular heartbeats
- Chest pain
### 3\. Youâre finding it difficult to sleep
Getting a [good nightâs sleep](https://www.livi.co.uk/your-health/3-ways-stress-can-disturb-your-sleep/ "good-nights-sleep") is essential for your emotional and physical wellbeing. And excessive stress can impact your sleep.
When you have a lot on your mind, it can be difficult to fall or stay asleep. You may also wake up in the early hours, while others may sleep too much.
One [2018 review](https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jsr.12710 "2018-review") found that âstress-related worry and ruminationâ caused disrupted sleep and eventually the risk of developing future [insomnia](https://www.livi.co.uk/medical-advice/general-health/insomnia/ "insomnia").
### 4\. You feel exhausted
Too much stress can leave you feeling exhausted and tired. If youâre experiencing a mental breakdown, activities that you once enjoyed may feel increasingly difficult. You may also feel that you donât have the energy to face routine tasks.
You could also feel tired because youâre not sleeping enough or too much.
### 5\. Youâre withdrawing from friends or family
You may start to withdraw from friends, family and co-workers if youâre having a mental breakdown. Signs of withdrawal can include:
- Calling in sick for work
- Avoiding social events and missing scheduled appointments
- Not wanting to spend time with family and friends and isolating at home
- Not looking after your personal hygiene
### 6\. You have a change in appetite
Do you find yourself overeating as a way of coping with feelings of being overwhelmed? If you find yourself overeating, this could be linked to stress, anxiety or even a mental breakdown. One [study](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6620125/ "study")found that the stress hormone cortisol can trigger cravings for foods that contain high amounts of sugar or fat.
Whatâs more, thereâs [evidence](https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2015/snapshot "evidence") to suggest that others may [lose their appetite](https://www.livi.co.uk/your-health/8-causes-that-could-explain-your-loss-of-appetite/ "lose-their-appetite") when theyâre experiencing immense emotional or mental difficulties.
### 7\. Youâre unable to concentrate
[Research](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5579396/ "research") suggests that prolonged stress can affect your memory and concentration levels. This is because it may cause structural changes in different parts of the brain.
You may have difficulty concentrating, remembering things or feel unable to make decisions if youâre having a mental breakdown.
Your cognitive symptoms may impair your ability to deal with the stress that youâre experiencing.
## What should I do in a mental health crisis?
It can be scary to experience the overwhelming feelings of a mental breakdown, but thereâs help available.
If youâre at risk of attempting [suicide](https://www.livi.co.uk/your-health/what-to-do-if-youre-having-suicidal-thoughts-a-psychologiss-advice/ "suicide") or harming yourself, call 999 or go to A\&E. Alternatively, you can contact your [local crisis team](https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline "local-crisis-team") who will be able to listen and help.
If you urgently need help for your mental health, but itâs not an emergency, call 111.
Itâs important to remember that youâre not wasting anyoneâs time by reaching out for help.
## When should I speak to a doctor?
If youâre struggling with your mental health, speaking to a doctor can be an important and [helpful first step](https://www.livi.co.uk/your-health/talking-about-mental-health-with-a-gp/ "helpful-first-step"). They can refer you for further support.
Itâs a good idea to speak to a doctor or therapist if:
- Youâre feeling low or depressed
- Youâre struggling with anxiety, stress or another mental health issue
- You feel like youâre unable to cope with daily life, including work, study or relationships
- Youâre finding it hard to go to sleep or get up
- Youâre experiencing suicidal thoughts or [self-harming](https://www.livi.co.uk/your-health/what-is-self-harm/ "self-harming")
**This article has been medically approved by Livi Lead GP, Dr Bryony Henderson.**
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| Readable Markdown | If youâve ever felt on the verge of a mental breakdown, youâre not alone. Pressure to succeed, parental stresses and [work worries](https://www.livi.co.uk/your-health/a-therapists-guide-to-coping-better-with-work-related-stress/ "work-worries") mean more and more of us feel like weâre at a [crisis point](https://www.livi.co.uk/medical-advice/mental-health/crisis/ "crisis-point").
Itâs important to remember a mental breakdown may not look or feel like a sudden or obvious outburst. Intense stress and anxiety can increase gradually over time too. Here, we share how to spot the signs of a mental breakdown and how to seek help when you need it.
## What exactly is a mental breakdown?
A mental breakdown â sometimes called a ânervous breakdownâ â isnât a medical term or mental health diagnosis. In fact, itâs generally used to describe a period of intense mental and emotional distress.
A breakdown is a term thatâs used to describe when someone canât function normally in their everyday life because of overwhelming [anxiety](https://www.livi.co.uk/medical-advice/mental-health/anxiety/ "anxiety"), [burnout](https://www.livi.co.uk/your-health/7-early-signs-of-burnout/ "burnout") or [stress](https://www.livi.co.uk/medical-advice/mental-health/stress/ "stress").
## What causes a mental breakdown?
A mental breakdown can be triggered by a specific event that causes someone extreme distress. Underlying mental health conditions â like anxiety, depression and [post-traumatic stress disorder](https://www.livi.co.uk/medical-advice/mental-health/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/ "post-traumatic-stress-disorder") (PTSD) â can also play a role.
According to one [study](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/261949446_The_Manifestations_and_Triggers_of_Mental_Breakdown_and_its_Effective_Treatment_by_Increasing_Stress_Resilience_with_Psychosocial_Strategies_Therapeutic_Lifestyle_Changes_and_Orthomolecular_Interv "study"), several factors can contribute to a mental breakdown â including constant worrying, sleep problems, relationship or financial difficulties, pressures related to work, loneliness and lacking a sense of purpose.
## What are the signs of a mental breakdown?
Recognising the signs and symptoms of a mental breakdown in yourself or someone else is important, so that you can get help quickly.
Mental breakdown signs vary from person to person. They can relate to a personâs mental state and how theyâre feeling to physical symptoms too. They can also depend on the underlying cause.
If youâre having a mental breakdown, your intense reaction to stress can feel a lot like other mental health conditions like chronic stress, anxiety and depression.
[Burnout](https://www.livi.co.uk/your-health/7-early-signs-of-burnout/ "burnout"), where a person experiences too much stress over long periods, also has some similar signs and symptoms to a mental breakdown.
Here are 7 key signs to look out for:
### 1\. Youâre feeling anxious or depressed
Are you anxious to the extent that you feel like you canât cope with daily life? Or are you feeling so low or depressed that itâs impairing your ability to function? Both anxiety and depression are emotional responses to prolonged stress.
If youâre headed towards a mental breakdown, you may experience episodes of feeling helpless or uncontrollable crying. You may also have emotional outbursts or feelings of uncontrollable anger.
### 2\. Youâre having panic attacks
If youâre feeling sudden and intense anxiety, you may be having a panic attack. Some people may experience panic attacks in response to severe stress.
These feelings can also be accompanied by [physical symptoms](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28613692/ "physical-symptoms") of:
- Trembling or shaking
- Breathlessness
- Dizziness
- Sweating
- Dry mouth
- Rapid, irregular heartbeats
- Chest pain
### 3\. Youâre finding it difficult to sleep
Getting a [good nightâs sleep](https://www.livi.co.uk/your-health/3-ways-stress-can-disturb-your-sleep/ "good-nights-sleep") is essential for your emotional and physical wellbeing. And excessive stress can impact your sleep.
When you have a lot on your mind, it can be difficult to fall or stay asleep. You may also wake up in the early hours, while others may sleep too much.
One [2018 review](https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jsr.12710 "2018-review") found that âstress-related worry and ruminationâ caused disrupted sleep and eventually the risk of developing future [insomnia](https://www.livi.co.uk/medical-advice/general-health/insomnia/ "insomnia").
### 4\. You feel exhausted
Too much stress can leave you feeling exhausted and tired. If youâre experiencing a mental breakdown, activities that you once enjoyed may feel increasingly difficult. You may also feel that you donât have the energy to face routine tasks.
You could also feel tired because youâre not sleeping enough or too much.
### 5\. Youâre withdrawing from friends or family
You may start to withdraw from friends, family and co-workers if youâre having a mental breakdown. Signs of withdrawal can include:
- Calling in sick for work
- Avoiding social events and missing scheduled appointments
- Not wanting to spend time with family and friends and isolating at home
- Not looking after your personal hygiene
### 6\. You have a change in appetite
Do you find yourself overeating as a way of coping with feelings of being overwhelmed? If you find yourself overeating, this could be linked to stress, anxiety or even a mental breakdown. One [study](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6620125/ "study")found that the stress hormone cortisol can trigger cravings for foods that contain high amounts of sugar or fat.
Whatâs more, thereâs [evidence](https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2015/snapshot "evidence") to suggest that others may [lose their appetite](https://www.livi.co.uk/your-health/8-causes-that-could-explain-your-loss-of-appetite/ "lose-their-appetite") when theyâre experiencing immense emotional or mental difficulties.
### 7\. Youâre unable to concentrate
[Research](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5579396/ "research") suggests that prolonged stress can affect your memory and concentration levels. This is because it may cause structural changes in different parts of the brain.
You may have difficulty concentrating, remembering things or feel unable to make decisions if youâre having a mental breakdown.
Your cognitive symptoms may impair your ability to deal with the stress that youâre experiencing.
## What should I do in a mental health crisis?
It can be scary to experience the overwhelming feelings of a mental breakdown, but thereâs help available.
If youâre at risk of attempting [suicide](https://www.livi.co.uk/your-health/what-to-do-if-youre-having-suicidal-thoughts-a-psychologiss-advice/ "suicide") or harming yourself, call 999 or go to A\&E. Alternatively, you can contact your [local crisis team](https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline "local-crisis-team") who will be able to listen and help.
If you urgently need help for your mental health, but itâs not an emergency, call 111.
Itâs important to remember that youâre not wasting anyoneâs time by reaching out for help.
## When should I speak to a doctor?
If youâre struggling with your mental health, speaking to a doctor can be an important and [helpful first step](https://www.livi.co.uk/your-health/talking-about-mental-health-with-a-gp/ "helpful-first-step"). They can refer you for further support.
Itâs a good idea to speak to a doctor or therapist if:
- Youâre feeling low or depressed
- Youâre struggling with anxiety, stress or another mental health issue
- You feel like youâre unable to cope with daily life, including work, study or relationships
- Youâre finding it hard to go to sleep or get up
- Youâre experiencing suicidal thoughts or [self-harming](https://www.livi.co.uk/your-health/what-is-self-harm/ "self-harming")
**This article has been medically approved by Livi Lead GP, Dr Bryony Henderson.** | |||||||||
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