John: 'I haven't slept properly in days, and I'm constantly irritable.'<br>
Phrases Talking About Stress or Anxiety
I'm on the verge of a breakdown.
C1Meaning
I'm very close to a mental or emotional collapse.
Example sentences
Alice: 'It sounds like you're on the verge of a breakdown. You need to take some time off.'
John: 'I can tell. You look exhausted. You're on the verge of a breakdown.'
Alice: 'This project is proving far more challenging than I anticipated.'<br>