6. Troubled Heartbeat
When you are having a nervous breakdown, one of the physical signs you can tell is the way your heart beats. You would notice that it beats faster and harder than before, and may even cause you to feel dizzy or disoriented. If care is not taken, you may go into cardiac arrest or even believe your heart will explode. These signs are often accompanied by beads of sweat on your brow, face or any other part of the body. Although you can get temporary relief by taking deep breaths, you should have a doctor examine you.
7. You Don’t Bounce Back Like You Used To
A healthy individual with stable and unstressed mental state will always recover after every stress encounter. But an individual who is not mentally stable will find it difficult to recover and bounce back. You may find yourself holding on to things longer than necessary. You may also have a hard time feeling better after you have been sad or upset about something.
8. Self Isolation
When you are having a serious mental or psychological breakdown, you barely have time for your own self talk more of associating with other people. Without you noticing, you will start to withdraw from your normal social activities. You may feel it is because you are simply too tired, but the truth is that if you get into this mode, you need help as soon as possible. It is so much easier to slip into depression from this point because you will have no one to talk to.
9. You’re Willing To Hurt Yourself
First things first, one who is sane and normal will never entertain thoughts about self harm or self inflicted injury just to get attention. Self harm does not necessarily mean physical injury, it could also include activities and habits that you know fully well are dangerous to your health. They may include drinking or smoking, in a bid to get temporary relief or partial satisfaction. When you notice yourself slipping into harmful habits like such, do not wait until you are over the edge before you get help.
10. Lack Of Concentration
When your body and mind has been exposed to normal levels of stress, hormones are released and the brainpower and concentration levels are maximized. However, when the stress levels become too much, the normal brain function is compromised. There will be difficulty in concentration and focusing on activities, and also reduced memory capacity. When this continues, even the simplest of tasks will be carried out with much difficulty.
11. Stomach Problems
Stomach problems are the underrated signs of chronic stress. Some of the stomach issues we experience are merely symptoms of underlying problems. Acute nervous disorder or breakdown is sometimes evident with symptoms like constipation, stomach pain, gas or even bloating. All these sum up to irritable bowel problems. If you are noticing constant bowel problems, you might want to see a doctor for diagnosis.
