What do I look like to others when I have a breakdown? Do I look insane?

You never look insane. It doesnt matter what anybody else thinks about you. You just need to be yourself and be strong and keep pushing.

The best way to learn what others think about you is simply to ask them. Ask your friends what they think of you-- that may help to ease your concerns.

When I see someone having a breakdown, I see someone who has been battling with a long and painful journey and is ready to show how vulnerable they really are, I don't see weakness, I see strength and bravery.

When you have a breakdown it depends entirely on how the others view you, everybody is worried, that is a guarantee. What they do from there is like the fight or flight response, they help or walk away. It doesn't make you look insane at all but merely in need of a friend.

Those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind :) You don't look insane to those who love you. At the least, they will be concerned for your well-being. And you don't need to look out for other people.

You look like a human. No you don't look insane. So many people, can relate to the feelings you are going through so there is no shame whatsoever.

No of course you don't look insane. Everyone copes with things differently and lots of people experience breakdowns when emotions have been built up for a long time and they need to be released. There's nothing wrong with that and it's definitely not insane.

It's intelligent of you to identify that you have breakdowns at times. I don't think you look insane if you know when you're broken.

Often the biggest fears of others is literally going insane, or looking insane to others. I can tell you right now, there is no beautiful way to break down. There's no romanticizing it, because it's horrible. It's exhausting to deal with, and when you come out of it, you feel numb and achy. But, you're not going to go insane, and how people perceive you really doesn't matter. You have to practice self care, and that is learning to ground yourself and encourage yourself (I know, easier said than done, but it's worth it). It's all a moment, and it will always pass.

Some people may understand it and feel compassionate, but there maybe others who might not understand it and think that you are over reacting or any of that sorts. But the point is its always good to have a time and place for breaking down. If you need the space to do so away from people do it.

This is a difficult question. A breakdown to one person can be everyday normality for another person. What one person might find insane, others may find normal. All people have different views and opinions. If you feel you are having a breakdown, don't think about what you look like to others but think about what you (and people who care about you) can do to help. Some people judge others, no matter what - that is a fact of life.

I typically hold it in when I have a breakdown. I don't like showing others what I'm going through, so I normally deal with it in private. If I'm really in a bad place, I'll vent to a close friend. I enjoy sitting in my room, listening to music, eating ice cream, and taking some time to recollect myself.

If in the process of having a mental breakdown or in a situation of panic, first establish whether you are in a potentially dangerous situation to you or towards others. If not, find a strategy to calm yourself down. I take deep breaths and say my dog's name until I calm down. It sounds silly, but my dog's name calms me down. It may look strange but I'm not bothering anyone, especially when I find a nice quiet spot for me to be alone.

No, you don't look insane. It shouldn't matter what people think when they see you breakdown, just worry more about getting help so you can feel better :)

What does breakdown mean to you? if it means to cry everyone cries..many breakdown..sometimes, breakdowns are healthy

You just look like someone who is is need to help and comforting. Most people will see you and feel the need to hug you. You won't look insane

No, personally I don't think about it like that.It varies, but I think for the most you look like you have been strong and just broke down and couldn't keep moving forward.. just relax!