How to timely identify yourself and your loved ones with a nervous breakdown and warn him

Nervous breakdown is a disorder of the nervous system, which is primarily associated with the emergence of a strong psychological overstrain, long-term exposure to stress or psychological trauma.

Quite often, these experiences in a person can arise due to professional activity( when something does not work at work), severe overwork of the whole organism, insults, quarrels with close, unrealizable dreams or hopes for anything.

The reasons for the development of this pathology can be a huge number. However, according to experts, it is very important to identify the first signs of a nervous breakdown in a timely manner and begin to treat it.

What the nervous system signals

It may seem surprising, but the nervous breakdown of the physician is attributed to the positive emotions that result in the protective function of the human body. To such a type of reactions can also be attributed tears and acquired immunity, which is the result of prolonged emotional stress.

In a non-standard way, the nervous system tries to notify that a certain danger is threatening the human body, or certain pathological disorders that require urgent medical intervention begin to occur in the system.

Factors provoking the development of the disorder

The causes of the development of a nervous breakdown can be a variety of phenomena that occur daily in the life of each person. Very great value in this case have stress, nervous and mental overstrain.

The American Association of Scientists identified a group of underlying causes, which in most cases lead to a nervous breakdown in humans. These include:

• personal problems , which arise unexpectedly for the person himself( for example, divorce, separation from a loved one, death of a relative );
• poor situation in the family circle ( constant quarrels, misunderstanding between family members, difficulties in raising children, serious illness of one of the relatives);
• not convenient working conditions, studies ( for example, tense situation in the team, a hard worker or training schedule, a large amount of work);
• financial difficulties ( loans, loss of work, loss of personal property).

The same reasons for the breakdown can be a consequence of the wrong way of life of a person, the negative impact of the environment and the inherent characteristics of the body:

• heredity( near relatives had problems affecting the work of the nervous system);
• disease of the thyroid and central nervous system;
• improper functioning or lack of neurotransmitters;
• lack of vitamins, amino acids and microelements taken with food;
• defeat by pathogenic viruses and infections that affect the human brain;
• irregular sleep and rest;
• frequent use of alcohol and tobacco;
• individual characteristics of a person's personality( character, temperament).

Nervous breakdown can occur in both women and men, but in most cases, this type of mental disorders are most affected by women, because their emotional sphere is more intense and not constant.

How it looks - look outside and inside

In order to take timely measures to prevent and progress the disorder, you must necessarily be aware of what signs show a nervous breakdown. It is accepted to subdivide all the symptoms into three levels: physical, mental and behavioral.

Symptoms that relate to mental and behavioral groups of signs of nervous breakdown:

• permanent irritability and excitability of a person;
• inadequate response to irritants that come from outside;
• manifestation of constant dissatisfaction with the events;
• painful sensitivity to bright light:
• reduced performance due to absent-mindedness, lack of assortment;
• man quickly gets tired;
• is a manifestation of impatience and fussiness;
• indecisiveness;
• frequent grievances;
• person becomes vulnerable and hypochondriac;
• changeable mood;
• focus on various difficulties and problems;
• increased or understated self-esteem;
• appears tearful;
• is a contradiction regarding life values.

The following manifestations of the disorder should be classified as physical:

• headaches of prolonged course and intensive manifestation;
• a feeling of discomfort in the abdomen and chest area;
• there are "flies before the eyes";
• blood pressure jumps;
• frequent dizziness;
• violations of the vestibular apparatus:
• refusal to eat or vice versa overeating;
• no sleep;
• develops hypochondria( anxiety about their own health);
• decreased sexual activity;
• menstruation disorder in women;
• dysfunction of the vegetative system.

Timely determination of a malfunction in itself

Modern psychologists have established the main signs for quite some time already, according to which it is possible to determine a nervous breakdown in a person:

• fast fatigue and a feeling of fatigue in a person;
• any requests can cause irritation and discontent;
• a person who is prone to a nervous breakdown, rather self-critical;
• strong irritability and nervousness can also become a harbinger of frustration;
• the feeling that a person is surrounded by some ill-wishers;
• a constant sense of what a person wants to do badly or offend him( by words or deeds);
• disruption of the digestive system;
• persistent headaches;
• insomnia and depression are also concomitant states of nervous breakdown;
• develops a feeling of helplessness, just before the breakdown;
• there are constant fluctuations in body weight.

Features of the disorder in the female

In most cases, the nervous breakdown manifests itself only in the female. Moreover, the age of 30 to 40 years is considered the most dangerous, because women in this age range are the most impressive and emotional.

A single symptom that manifests itself rarely can not be attributed to the development of pathologies of the nervous system. Only signs that are manifested jointly and regularly can be considered precursors to the development of a breakdown, which requires urgent intervention by a medical specialist.

Often, mental disorders that occur in women are associated with changes occurring in the hormonal system, for example, during pregnancy.

In addition to the main signs, a woman may exhibit such symptoms indicating a nervous breakdown:

• menstrual irregularity or complete absence of the menstrual cycle;
• sharp set or weight loss;
• sensation that the chest is heavily poured and became heavy.

Ah, those kids. ..

Nervous breakdowns in childhood are often associated with the underdevelopment and unpreparedness of the nervous system to the events of everyday life. An important role in this is given to the situation in the family and parenting.

According to the doctors, a nervous breakdown in the child can develop due to the wrong treatment of his own parents.

Quite often, parents make the following mistakes in the upbringing of their offspring:

• of the child is sent simultaneously to a large number of circles, because of this, there is an increased load on his body;
• noticing the manifestation of negative character traits in the child, parents immediately begin to eliminate them;
• lack of maternal love and care;
• excessive care also causes emotional disorders in the baby;
• permanent family quarrels, conflicts.

Men have their own risks

The nervous breakdown in the male is rarely seen, but there is a place to be. Due to the fact that the psychological and mental loads of are increasing daily, it is quite difficult for a male body to cope with this and the result can be a nervous breakdown.

Among the reasons that can cause a man to breakdown, the following are distinguished:

• problems at work;
• decreased sexual activity;
• lack of regular sexual activity;
• receiving a head injury;
• physical illness;
• psychological trauma.

The sooner the cause of the development of a breakdown is eliminated, the greater the likelihood of avoiding the negative consequences of a previous mental disorder.

Help yourself and your loved ones

At the moment of the nervous breakdown, it is necessary to give the person first aid, which is to perform such activities:

• it is important not to press the situation and keep oneself in hand( do not show the patient that the one with him is also very strongworried and nervous);
• in a period of nervous breakdown, you should try to talk with a person in calm tones, do not make sharp movements with your hands and do not shout at him;
• you can sit next to a man and take his hand, it will allow a little to soften the heated atmosphere;
• it is important to be on the same level when talking( that is, sit or stand together);
• is not worth giving advice to a person or trying to prove something to him, it will only aggravate his condition;
• if possible, it is necessary to distract a person( try to draw his attention to the surrounding nature);
• is best at a breakdown to be in the open air, it will help a person to recover sooner.

Effective treatment of

The competent treatment of nervous breakdowns is conducted on the basis of exactly what causes preceded the given condition of the patient. In reactive psychoses treatment should be carried out under the strict supervision of specialists in the conditions of specialized institutions.

Treatment consists of taking nootropics, neuroleptics and tranquilizers. In case of fatigue, treatment is best performed in the sanatorium-resort establishments.

Special relaxation procedures and the surrounding nature in this case will only benefit, and will promote a speedy recovery.

Any therapy will not produce any results without psychotherapy. It can be conducted both individually and in groups. If desired, close relatives of the patient may also be present in psychological occupations. Support from loved ones will never be superfluous!

What is the danger?

The consequences of a nervous breakdown can be significantly affected, both in the mental and physiological health of a person.

In particular, heart pain, changes in heart rate, blood pressure jumps, the head will often be ill, the likelihood of ulcers and other psychosomatic illnesses increases.

In order not to aggravate the situation and keep the clarity of the mind, it is necessary to pay a lot of attention to one's own health, nutrition and the regime of the day - these are the main components on the way to recovery and keeping the whole organism in good shape.

Preventive measures

Prevention of nervous breakdown is to observe the following recommendations:

• frequent and long walks in the fresh air( walking in the park, etc.);
• try not to pay attention to past failures and problems;
• in order not to think about the bad you can do a new thing( knitting, embroidery, growing flowers);
• it is important to regularly rest and sleep at least 8 hours a day;
• should avoid stressful situations and conflicts, both at work and in the family.

Nervous breakdown is not a dangerous threat to humans, but despite this, this mental state needs to be controlled in order to avoid negative consequences!