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Nervous breakdown
Is vague term that has no professional definition. It usually means the person feels overwhelmed and is not functioning well. It is also misleading because nerves don't break down in mental illnesses. To determine a diagnosis, it is necessary to have the person describe what he or she means by the term & what symptoms are being experienced.
Dr. Robert Stewart reviewed this
46 year experience in Clinical Psychology
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