How do you know

[Bradlee]

if you have suffered a nervous breakdown? I think I may have completely lost it.
If it doesn't get better,I may have to be committed to a hospital.

 

[G-Lexington]

There's no obvious sign, mainly because there's no specific line one crosses when one has "officially" had a nervous breakdown. If you're having problems functioning and getting through the days, then yeah - it's probably time to get some help. Have you seen a counselor or therapist? (I've sort of lost track of your story - I was gone for awhile, too...)

Lex

 

[jizzeater]

Yep, if it's so bad that you think you might have had a nervous breakdown, then go get help.

 

[MoltenRock III]

if you have suffered a nervous breakdown? I think I may have completely lost it.
If it doesn't get better,I may have to be committed to a hospital.

If you are questioning it my guess is you are either cruising into a breakdown, or on the verge of one. In either instance my advice is; get yourself into treatment. There's no shame in it. In fact at the last report I read on mental health fully 1/4 or 1/5th of all American will have one at least once or more in their lifetime.

 

[Jayden]

Bradlee I had one last year. PM me if you like. It was hell!! Xanax helped me like you cant believe.

 

[NineOfClubs]

^What they all said, because I really have no expertise here.

But I do wanna say that it's great to see you here again, Brad!

 

[Yooper]

Get thee to the ER. Now. Period.

No calling counselors, doctors, etc. If you are questioning this, the ONLY way to deal with it in the US system is the ER.

End of statement (I'd say more but it is not needed right now).

 

[gsdx]

I'm with the rest, Bradlee. Go get help before you lose control completely and you are taken to the help you need.

 

[sixthson]

Brad, don't try to figure it out by yourself because you won't be able to. The fact you are even asking the question shows that you recognize you need help. Please don't put it off...do it now.

 

[frankfrank]

^, ^^, ^^^, etc.: Quoted for truthful advice...and for a deserved thread *BUMP*

If it helps at all, you can be assured there are a bunch of us hoping that you are able to successfully weather and resolve your ordeal. It is also great seeing you back here after you were M. I. A. for a while.

Add this to whatever is prescribed. It's a regenerative hug, so unless you use it all up at once you can keep harvesting from it.

 

[Bradlee]

Thanks for all your advice guys.
I have taken a leave of absence from work,and I really feel my last few days there I was suffering from some sort of a breakdown.The last 2 days I was outside in the rain multiple times,crying uncontrollably,and having chest pains.My work is very stressful,and I think some of the recent events at work have led to this.
I also never really grieved either parent,and I always have a sense of impending doom.
I do have several appointments this week.One is with a debt counseling agency(huge problem right now) another with mental health person.

The feelings like I am trapped are unbearable at times and my biggest fear now is work will pull a shitty on me after 16 years of service.

I left last Thursday after speaking with the University Ombuds person and then disability. i went directly to an appointment with urgent care and they prescribed lorazapam for now.

I really relied on JUB a few years back struggling through alcohol addiction,and I know the place is very different now...but I know you guys care and give good advice.

 

[G-Lexington]

It's what we're here for, bradlee.

Lex

 

[Alistair]

Hope you're feeling better Brad. We're all here if you need to talk. PM me here or on FB.

 

[shyguywpg]

i honestly feel that my anxiety is out of control....I finally allowed my doctor to put me on medication. I dont notice a big difference, however those around me do.

 

[Bradlee]

Update:

I have been cleared for 60 days short term disability from the job.

I have had a stress test done,and I have been seeing a therapist once more and I have an appointment on November 7th for a psychiatrist.

The past three years have been all about work and not about me,once you do that you don't have much left when there is no work.

The therapist was shocked that they prescribed Lorazepam and said the exact same thing about my past addiction problems.Meanwhile I have not taken any in over a week.

I have been attending more "meetings" only because I have the time,i really feel addiction is not the problem since I have not had a drop to drink since June 26,2001.
Marijuana is the problem,but I have not smoked in almost two weeks now.

I do feel somewhat better but there is always this nagging feeling about work,finances,being alone...etc.

Disability wants me to join the University gym and get my health in order while I am out..thank God the person handling it has extensive knowledge of my job and it's stresses.I was completely honest with her about my struggles with addictions,being gay and alone,losing both parents....etc
She made the point the expectations will still be there when I go back,and right now I should be learning how to best deal with them.

So I wanted to let you guys know I am feeling somewhat better about things,but like I said..there is that nagging feeling...especially about the University and the fucked up things my department has pulled on other people during my 16 years there

 

[Bradlee]

Thanks.the therapist I was seeing (who said Ativan is bad for me) was just for he interim until I can see a psychiatrist that is in my health plan.I have one more visit with her this week,and it was compliments of the benefits I had from work's employee assistance program.
I do plan do check in here and there on JUB,but I also know this place can get me going in the wrong direction sometimes also.

thanks for your help and advice!