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What is a nervous breakdown exactly?  Please give me a medical and a clear definition of Nervous breakdown.
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Rose,

    The phrase "nervous breakdown" is not used to describe any specific psychiatric disorder.  It is often used by non-medical persons to relate a state of mind in which one feels overwhelmed (with depression, anxiety, etc)and sometimes loses touch with reality(impaired reality testing).  Most often one's ability to function is reduced as a result.
    I hope this was helpful.  This information is intended for general educational purposes only.  Please consult your personal physician/psychiatrist for specific health concerns.

Sincerely,

HFHS MD-JM

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I AM HAVING THYROID PROBLEM AND MY DOCTOR IS SAYING THAT I AM SUFFERING FROM DIPRESSION AND ANXIETY. PLEASE TELL ME HE IS CORRECT OR NOT AS I FEEL I AM NOT DEPRESSED.
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