A nervous breakdown is a mental illness but it`s not a
clinical term. Stress and depression are some of the causes for a nervous
breakdown in some seniors. Nervous breakdown makes it hard for a person to
handle his or her daily work routine. However, there are different ways in
which a person manages stress. Warning signs of having a nervous breakdown may
differ for every senior but some of the most common are discussed. Here`s the
list of 8 signs which may indicate an imminent nervous breakdown.
1. Fatigue
If people are tired and stressed out everyday then it may be
a sign for having a nervous breakdown. Seniors may feel extremely fatigued as
all of the energy is put into managing the daily stress they are facing. Your
loved ones may feel very tired when getting out of bed, showering or even
making breakfast.
2. Digestive Problems
Your loved one`s appetite may change if they are on the
verge of having a nervous breakdown. They may have digestive problems or an
upset stomach which is due to the fact that they have anxiety and depression.
Your loved one`s eating habits may also change as a result of more stress.
3. Mood Swings
Mood swings is term used for people whose phase changes
constantly which may involves mixed feelings of anger, crying, quietness,
depression, and irritability. If your loved one is having mood swings regularly
then it may indicate stress related problems and should be consulted with the
doctors.
4. Mental Trauma
There are several things like a breakup, stress buildup,
divorce, and financial burden which may cause mental trauma in some people.
Your loved ones may feel themselves dragged down by these mental traumas. It
may also be a sign of a potential breakdown.
5. Emotional Feelings
Some seniors who feel isolated from their family members and
have lost interest in their favorite activities may indicate signs of a nervous
breakdown. Your loved ones may also feel apathetic towards family gatherings,
weddings, and birthday celebrations. They might also feel overwhelmed with
negativity.
6. Isolation
Your loved one may be isolating him or her from friends and
family. Loneliness may only enhance negative feelings. Your loved ones may feel
detach from the world and usually sits around wandering most of their time.
Isolation may also make it hard for your loved one to relate to the surrounding
environment and people.
7. Anxiety
Anxiety is one of the common signs of a nervous breakdown in
some seniors. Your loved one may have problems related to self esteem, panic
attacks, faintness, shaking hands from time to time which may all leads to
anxiety.
8. Irregular Sleeping Pattern
Another possible sign of a nervous breakdown in seniors is
disturbances while sleeping. Your loved ones may wake up many times in the
night or find themselves sleeping for longer or shorter time periods. Having a
restful sleep may be difficult for your loved one.
These are some of the common signs in seniors who may face a
nervous breakdown. However, family caregivers can make sure these warning signs
are controlled and eliminated to make their loved one happier again. The
following are some of the useful techniques for seniors which may reduce risk
of a nervous breakdown.
- Spend more time with your loved ones to reduce their isolation
- Ask your loved one about his or her problems and help sorting them out.
- Take your loved ones to a therapist which may help them greatly
- Take care of your loved ones diet and cut down unhealthy foods
- Advice them to start exercising which may boosts their mental health
- Suggest your loved ones easier ways to get relaxed.
Lizeth Fallon works at McKinney Home Care where elders are taken good care off. We make sure that they are healthy and if they are in need of any medical attention we give that to. Lizeth is an expert and have been doing caregiving job for almost 10 years. She likes to spread awareness through her writing skills about the importance of healthy life for seniors.
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