 of them in promoting more of our mental health content. Thanks for being here. Hey, Psych2Goers, welcome back to another video. Have you ever felt overwhelmed by a stressful situation? It may feel like a tsunami of problems crashing down on you. You may be experiencing a nervous breakdown. A nervous breakdown is a loss of the ability to function in everyday life. While a nervous breakdown isn't classified as a psychological term, nor is it a mental health disorder, experiencing it can be debilitating. Before we begin, remember that this video is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. Please reach out to a qualified health care provider or mental health professional if you are struggling. With that said, here are five signs of a nervous breakdown. Number one, extreme exhaustion. Do you feel like you don't have enough energy no matter how much you rest? One common symptom of a nervous breakdown is when you feel a never-ending sense of sluggishness when doing everyday things. A combination of present stress and a feeling of chronic exhaustion can worsen your overall mood. Unlike temporary stress, you can't sleep this type of exhaustion away. It's the type that may linger and limit you from doing daily tasks. Number two, hallucinations. Do you sometimes see or hear things? When hit with severe stress levels, your brain may trick you into believing something exists, but it's really just an illusion. These hallucinations could manifest in different ways, and they could be attributed to a nervous breakdown. Hallucinations may also be an underlying symptom for actual mental health disorders like schizophrenia, epilepsy, and Parkinson's disease. If you suspect you have this, please consult a mental health professional. Number three, panic attacks. Have you ever had a panic attack where you feel a tightness in your chest and your breathing becomes shallow? A panic attack can seem like a nervous breakdown at first, but it's not exactly the same. A panic attack is a condition that's a sudden intense bout of fear that triggers severe physical reactions, even when there's no actual threat. Although it's temporary, panic attacks can make you feel extremely uncomfortable, feeling as if you have lost control over your body. It's a sense of impending doom, and the best way to prevent it from happening is to distance yourself from the root cause. Number four, symptoms of anxiety. Do you feel apprehensive over a test, an interview, or a difficult conversation? A common underlying cause of a nervous breakdown is the presence of anxiety disorders. Anxiety stems from low self-esteem, withdrawal from friends and family, and feelings of helplessness. While anyone can feel anxious, severe anxiety can cause you to do things like avoiding friends or engaging in constant self-loathing. These coping mechanisms, in turn, increase your stress levels and may lead to a nervous breakdown. Number five, unbearable mood swings. Do you easily switch from being irrationally angry to uncontrollably sad sometimes? Rapid and regular shifts in your mood can be a sign of a nervous breakdown or an underlying medical condition. While other changes like hormones, substance abuse, and other health conditions can pose even greater issues, unexplainable outbursts can also be a sign of a nervous breakdown. So did you relate to any of these signs? We hope you've learned about the different signs of a nervous breakdown. If you consult a professional if you constantly feel on the verge of a nervous breakdown, they can guide you through some forms of therapy, give you prescriptions, or heal to alternative ways as well. Please like and share it with friends that might find some good advice in this video as well. Make sure to subscribe to Psych2Go and hit the notification bell for more content. All the references used are added in the description box below. Thanks for watching and we'll see you next time.