8 Signs that Someone is Battling Mental Health Problems | Health

8 Signs that Someone is Battling Mental Health Problems 

- [Amanda] Hey, Psych2Goers Have you noticed your

friend or family member acting kinda strange lately? Perhaps they've avoided

your calls and messages or have been lashing out at

others for no apparent reason. 

These sudden changes in

behavior might be because they're struggling with

a mental health problem. The stigma around mental

health can sometimes make people afraid to reach

out for help or support. They may be struggling

to cope with daily life and have no way to voice how they feel. So, to help you look out

for some of the signs  that someone may be struggling, here are eight signs someone is battling mental health problems. Before we begin, we'd like to mention that this artical is created for educational purposes only. Do not use information in

this or any other artical to self-diagnose or diagnose other people. 

If you feel that you

or someone close to you may possess some of the characteristics mentioned in this and need help, then please consult a licensed

mental health professional. This video is not a substitute

for professional advice, but for general guidance. 

Number one

syndrome are two illnesses that can leave you feeling

drained and exhausted, even after a full night's rest. It's easy to confuse

exhaustion with depression and vice-versa,  and also quite possible to

experience both conditions at the same time. While it's common to feel

tired after doing an activity, it may become a cause for concern if you notice yourself

constantly experiencing a loss of energy. 

Number two

, feeling detached. Have you been feeling

disconnected from yourself and your environment? Some mental illnesses are characterized by extreme isolation, abandonment of friends

and social networks, and emotional detachment. For some people being emotionally detached 

helps protect them from unwanted

drama, anxiety, or stress. For others, detachment

may not be voluntary. Instead it may be the product

of events that prevent them from being open and truthful

about their feelings. Number three, 

markedly diminished interest of pleasure in almost all activities. Are you bored or uninterested in things you used to really enjoy? People who experienced anhedonia, which is the inability to feel pleasure in normally pleasurable activities, may lose interest in the activities 

that they used to like doing, and have a decreased

ability to feel pleasure. It's a core symptom of

major depressive disorder, but it can also be a symptom of other mental health disorders. Number four, insomnia, or

hypersomnia, excessive sleeping. 

How much sleep do you usually get? Sleep and mental health

are closely related. Such that sleep deficiency can end up harming your mental and

emotional wellbeing. People with mental health problems are more likely to have insomnia,

or other sleep disorders. 

Excessive sleeping, sleeping too little, beyond usual fatigue could

be some signs that indicate mental health illnesses. Number five, sudden changes

in mood from being joyful, to being irritable, angry, and hostile. Does your mood change a lot? 

Is it easy for you to

get frustrated and upset? Extreme mood swings, such as uncontrollable highs

or feelings of euphoria, as well as irritability, can be indicators of mental illness. You may want to notify

a medical professional or seek help if you or someone you know 

are experiencing these severe

and regular mood swings. Number six, repeated actions

or checking things many times. Is there a routine you have to complete before leaving the house? Do you experience urges

that you have to fulfill? Whether it's repeatedly checking whether the gas stove is off, constantly hand-washing, or to check if the doors are locked, these obsessive thoughts

can sometimes be unwanted and done out of fear that

something bad will happen if you don't complete the routine. These compulsive rituals may

be a way for you to cope with the anxiety or fears you may be feeling. Number seven, significant

changes in appetite. Has there been a large

change in your eating habit, whether it's having a

sudden lack of appetite or the tendency to overeat? Where the need to eat is

unrelated to physical hunger, these changes in appetite

may be an indicator that you're struggling

to cope with some anxiety or inner turmoil that you're experiencing. Those who purposefully reduce

the amount of food they eat or overwork their bodies because of a deep fear of gaining weight may also suffer from mental health issues. 

And number eight, recurring

thoughts of death or suicide. Having suicidal thoughts is a hallmark symptom of major depression and depressive episodes

in bipolar disorder, and several other mental health disorders. Suicidal ideation may be passive, where you're frequently

thinking about death, but not acting on these thoughts, or aggressive, where you're

acting on these thoughts or making plans to act on

your suicidal thoughts. If you're experiencing recurring thoughts of death or suicide, know

that you're not alone. It's important to seek immediate help and professional guidance and support. 

Depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and addictive behaviors are some examples of mental disorders, which affect your mood, thinking, and behavior for a sustained period of time. The stigma around mental health can sometimes make people afraid to reach out for help or support. Do you often feel detached, tired, uninterested, insomnic, or hypersomic, lost of appetite, or sucidal? These could be some signs that you or someone you know might be dealing with mental health problems.