How can you tell if you think some ones having a mental breakdown?
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Inability to think clearly, feeling of desperation, talk of suicide or death, panicky spells, acting like he may run away to escape.things out of the ordinary. Talking incessantly or not talking about his problems at all, acting like everything's OK.
They started to make sens & stop thinking of what others r worrying about.
Study them closely,and if need be accompany them by all means, if allowed to of course!! As a friend have a listening ear open to whatever he/she needs to talk about. Your friend might not want to talk to u at first. Give him/her time. That person knows you'll always be there for them!Hope this helps!!!
Most people are hospitalized for depression, manic-depression and schizophrenia. The signs for each are different but they are all available on the Internet.
Usually a change in their personality, more cynical, lose their temper easily, snaps at you for no reason, can't sleep properly, irritable, shows obsessive/compulsive behaviour, or to the other extreme withdraws into their "shell", won't communicate, lethargic. Generally, the opposite of the way they used to be.
Their usual pattern of behaviour will alter. For example they may not be sleeping as well as they used to at night, they may not laugh at things they once did, they may start to neglect their personal hygiene or their living area will be messy, simply because taking care of themselves becomes a struggle. Sometimes leaving the house can seem like a mammoth task,as does going to work and visiting places or people they once did.
the first sigh will be sharpening a katana while chanting "bastards bastards bastards" repeatedly.
the second sign you don't want to hang around for.
this is difficult . I for one was very tired was under extreme stress and lost the plot for 5mins said somethings to someone which deserved to be said but . they almost ruined my life because they couldn't believe I could say such a thing to THEM and almost had me committed so be careful I was lucky as my doc knew me so well ..just needed a break .from oh so caring individuals ...sometimes some people need a little space ..care at a distance but care ..and be there if they really need it .its your judgement ..sometimes people need space ..but sometimes its your judgement and they do need outside help ..don't know the circumstances so cant give you advice on this speak to others involved ...but don't condemn the individual to the medics unless they suicidal and then your lucky if you get any help ..been there with other fam member and they didn't want to know a young life lost ..medical pros ..sorry but ....deleted the last bit ...their not all uncaring individuals ..but
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