Question 1

what does a mental breakdown look like?

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Unanswerable: It would be as varied as the individuals going through such mental strain.  Perhaps it would be better or more productive here to ask about something specific or a symptom you want to know about.

Question 2

what can be done for a mental breakdown?

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Lots!: There are several actions that might help.  Which actions would be higher priority would depend on what you mean by "mental breakdown."  taking a break, taking a walk, getting enough sleep, reading something inspiring, spending time with friends, making a psychotherapy appointment, making a doctor's appointment, spending time in nature, being kind to someone .  . . All of these actions could help.

Question 3

how to know if i have a mental breakdown?

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You may not: Generally a &quot;nervous breakdown&quot; refers to someone who has decompensated mentally to the point of confusion, making irrational or incoherent statements, shaking, disconnected with reality. Often the person is not truly aware that this has happened and others make them get treatment. If you are having suicidal thoughts, are overly agitated or disconnected please go to an ER

Question 4

what are the symptoms of a mental breakdown?

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SXS: May feel stressed, over whelmed, have difficulty making decisions or concentrating, moody, and have problems with things like sleep or eating.

Question 5

how to know if i just had a mental breakdown?

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You may not: Generally a "nervous breakdown" refers to someone who has decompensated mentally to the point of confusion, making irrational or incoherent statements, shaking, disconnected with reality. Often the person is not truly aware that this has happened and others make them get treatment. If you are having suicidal thoughts, are overly agitated or disconnected please go to an ER

Question 6

i've been experiencing a long mental breakdown?

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Call for help: Difficult to assess your condition on such a platform and probably you need a detailed assessment by your doctor and mental health specialist

Question 7

what could i do to find out if i'm having a mental breakdown?

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Mental Break: If you are having emotional, mental or behavioral symptoms which cause disress and affect their personal work social life and not caused by medical or drug condition.

Question 8

how long would you need to take off if you have a mental breakdown due to work?

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Not every one has: To stop working for this reason. When a person does need time away from their workplace, the length of time that is recommended is variable ; often depends on the severity of the condition.

Question 9

can a gp treat someone who is having a mental breakdown?

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That depends: "Mental Breakdown" is a very vague, "waste basket" term. Some mental health disorders can be effectively treated by general practice physicians.  When large numbers of psychiatric medications are used, or medications have off-label uses or doses- it is more likely for a psychiatrist to manage the medications. Conditions such as psychotic disorders, severe mood disorders or patients who have  &gt;

Question 10

whenever i take latuda, i get a mental breakdown and suicidal. i suffer for years, what should i do?

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: If this is true you do not take that medication. There are many medications different in structure that are used for similar problems. Worsening of symptoms is a side effect of several. You work with your treating physician to fine the best med for you that does not cause these side effects.

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