I Think a Lot

I had a breakdown at work today. I have been very stressed emotionally lately (for like 2 months) and I feel like I am walking on a string. I lost consciousness and fell on the floor while I was doing photocopies of some files. I got back to senses and found myself laid on the desk and surrounded by colleagues. I felt very embarrassed. They continued asking me what's wrong with me but it's personal so I didn't share anything to them. Also, they wanted to take me to doctor. MY senior gave me lift to local GP.

This is third time I had a breakdown, 9th time I got unconscious in past 38 days.

After hearing the other symptoms GP said I'm having Syncope which can happen to anyone but my case is abnormal. :/ Heart is failing to pump enough blood to brain. He prescribed a few medicines and did ECG and then prescribed for MRI. Recommended me to both Cardiologist and Psychiatrist. He said my stress could be the reason for this. I slept for only 4 nights in past 11 days. Not sure what to do.

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Serenitree · F

People and statistics say that this or that is the number one killer. What they fail to mention is that this and that and so many other things are caused by stress brought about by emotional imbalance. If we get sad or depressed for a few days, it's just part of life. If we have a few sleepless nights, we can catch up on our sleep. Even great happiness is tempered by days of simply living normally. Our physical bodies can't take too much of any extreme.

I hope you can get the help you need for the physical symptoms, but even more importantly, I hope you can find someone who is understanding to help you deal with whatever emotional problems you are dealing with. Good luck.

I don't say this too many people, but, if you need to talk, I'll be here later. I'd like to say, NOW, but, I'm just on my way out.

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Thingschange4444 · 56-60, M

Again. great and realistic advice.