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Doctor's Answer
by HFHS MD-JM, Nov 14, 1999 12:00AM
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
Keywords: nervous breakdown
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
Keywords: nervous breakdown
Member Comments (1)
by Aruna singh, Nov 26, 1999 12:00AM
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.
