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Care now or cry later- 10 signs indicating the need to care for your mental health right now!

Identifying mental health problems can be difficult as compared to physical problems since the symptoms of mental health issues are quite subtle until they manifest. For example if one has depression, anxiety, or any other related illness, the signs and symptoms of it are general and can be misunderstood for everyday stress reactions. This is  one major reason why people ignore these signs only to regret later when the symptoms are difficult to manage. One basic way of identifying or understanding these symptoms is by being mindful of even the smallest behavioral change and emotional outburst. 

So her is a list of signs and symptoms for mental health problems. If you have any of these, then it is suggested to take quick actions before it gets challenging to manage.

Sleep problems

In general, an average person sleeps about 7 to 8 hours a day. But if you are going through any mental illness, you will either sleep for less than 6 hours or more than ten. Sleeping is not considered as a major symptom of mental problems until you constantly face it for more than two weeks.

Endless frustration

You always get frustrated for little things. It might be as simple as your kid playing in front of you. You will get irritated and end up scolding at him or her, which you might regret later. The frustration goes on for days or sometimes even months. 

Frequent body aches and sickness

Unexplainable body aches and sickness are common symptoms of mental problems. You will feel tired throughout the day, or else you may end up getting sick. There will be constant back pains and headaches, which may lead to nausea.

Change in appetite

Either you will start overeating, or you will end up eating nothing. There will be constant changes in your food craving, which will directly affect the weight of your body. Many people get overweight because of depression.

Memory issues

Depression has a connection with your memory issues too. You would get confused while doing any activity, or you might forget any instance. Also, because of this, you are not able to concentrate properly at your workplace.

Social anxiety

Social interaction will become irritating for you. And you will get embarrassed while talking to people you are friends with. Moreover, you will always isolate yourself in a room; communication becomes difficult. 

Panic attacks

Panic attacks often happen when a person has been under constant stress and anxiety for too long. symptoms might have been ignored or overlooked which ultimately come to surface as a panic attack. 

Some common signs of a panic attack are breathlessness, dry mouth, palpitations, racing heartbeat, sweating and so on.

Suicidal ideation

Continuing everyday life can be quite difficult when in depression and hence suicidal ideation comes in picture when the depression and anxiety get severe. Feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and helpness are a common triad and can be accompanied along with negative thoughts. 

Loss of self-control

Lastly, one more important sign is losing control over our emotions. This can have various forms such as crying spells anytime throughout the day, irritability and agitation which was earlier not so frequent, irresistible anger outburst, emotional outbursts and so on. 

These signs and symptoms can be experienced by any individual at any point in life be it teenage, old age or middle age. The most common symptoms of depression or anxiety among every age group start with emotional and behavioral changes.

If you feel any of the above symptoms, then do get professional support before it ends up getting more critical. Mental health is as important as physical well-being, and taking the right step at the right time can help you cope up with everything is a better way!

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