The Mistake We Make When We Say “I'm Having A Nervous Breakdown”

In order to stay healthy, we must be able to acknowledge when our physical and mental health is on a downward spiral. In today’s fast-paced environment, more people are subject to burnout. But instead of calling a mental health expert, we tend to hide behind a self-diagnosis. In this article, we will go over some of the main signs that point to a mental health problem, a substance abuse problem a substance abuse problem, a substance abuse problem a substance abuse problem , or a combination of all three.

In the past people have been discouraged from talking about their personal struggles with mental illness, but the tides are changing and we’re becoming more open to discussing these issues. Yet even as society becomes more comfortable exploring the subject of mental health, many people continue to fall through the crack. One of my cousin has a bipolar disorder and for years refused to acknowledge it because he was afraid of being rejected by friends , who would label him as crazy.

For a long time, he didn't know what was going on inside his own head, but then one day he realized that if he wasn’t going to talk about this stuff then who would?

As you can imagine , eventually he had a mental breakdown, but when he told his friends about it , they all gave him the same response: “I’m having a nervous breakdown too. We all have one of those every now and then” . What happened next was that he tried to fit into this doe-eyed sympathetic world where everyone was allowed to have a mental health problem regardless of whether or not they really did. Unfortunately, this attitude isn't helpful.

Let's look at how we can become better equipped to handle our own well being before asking others to help us with ours.

People who are in genuine crisis need our love an support , however if you’re just stressed out because you didn't get the promotion at your 9 to 5, then try not to talk about it like it's the end of the world . We all have times where we feel sad , but that doesn’t mean you're depressed. The word “depressed” is often thrown around as a way to gain sympathy.

Do you think that this person could benefit from professional help?

Just because someone looks happy on the outside doesn’t mean they are thriving on the inside . One of my biggest pet peeves is when people use words like “crazy” or “insane” as an insult; mental illness isn't something to make fun of or be ashamed of. So let's drop these euphemisms and use terms like “struggling with mental health issues” or “suffering from a depressive episode.” Or, if you are feeling totally overwhelmed, perhaps ask to talk about it with someone who can help.

The next time someone tells you they're having a nervous breakdown , don’t laugh it off. Be there for them and show that you care . It might be hard, but if we drop the stigma surrounding mental illness then people will feel more comfortable seeking help when they need it .

So let's drop these euphemisms and use terms like “struggling with mental health issues” or “suffering from a depressive episode.” Or, if you are feeling totally overwhelmed, perhaps ask to talk about it with someone who can help.

So, to recap:

• Don't be afraid to discuss mental health issues.

• Don't belittle someone's problems because they're not as bad as yours. Remember that everyone has a different story and experiences things differently .

• Remove the stigma surrounding mental health by discussing it openly instead of whispering behind closed doors .

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