nervous breakdown

noun2

1. •
   An attack of a psychological disorder such as anxiety or depression which is so severe that it prevents a person from continuing to function normally.

   • There was organic disease, and there was what is vaguely called nervous breakdown; it was too clear that Mr. Newthorpe must count upon very moderate activity either of mind or body henceforth. — 1887
2. •
   (Philippines) A psychological disorder usually characterized by panic attacks and aggressiveness, related to the Hispanic ataque de nervios.