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Signs of Mental Illness
Signs of Mental Illness
Mental Illness: health conditions involving changes in thinking, emotion, or behavior (or a combination of these).
**https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/what-is-mental-illness
Mental Illness: health conditions involving changes in thinking, emotion, or behavior (or a combination of these).
**https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/what-is-mental-illness
Depression
Depression
A down feeling of sadness that stays with a person even after their situation or circumstances improve
A down feeling of sadness that stays with a person even after their situation or circumstances improve
Anxiety
Insomnia
Fatigue
Loss of appetite
Irritability
Lack of concentration
Mood swings
Apathy (lacking emotion)
Sadness
General discontent
Bi-Polar Disorder
Bi-Polar Disorder
A serious brain illness in which people go through unusual mood changes
A serious brain illness in which people go through unusual mood changes
Sad, empty feelings most of the time
Insomnia at night/sleepy during the day
Feeling guilty or worthless
Work, family, social life are suffering
Feeling very euphoric, revved up, irritable
**https://www.nimh.nuh.gov/health/publications/bipolar-disorder/index.shtml
Psychosis
Psychosis
Psychosis is a symptom, not an illness. It is a disruptive cause to a person's thoughts and perceptions that make it difficult for them to recognize what is real what isn't.
Psychosis is a symptom, not an illness. It is a disruptive cause to a person's thoughts and perceptions that make it difficult for them to recognize what is real what isn't.
Pyschosis does not come on suddenly. Look for the following:
a worrisome drop in grades or job performance
trouble thinking clearly or concentrating
suspiciousness or uneasiness with others
a decline in self care and hygiene
spending more time alone than usual
strong, inappropriate emotions or having no feelings at all
Personality Disorders
There are many personality disorders. The following are the symptoms for Borderline Personality Disorder
Personality Disorders
There are many personality disorders. The following are the symptoms for Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder is a state in which a person's emotions and relationships leave them feeling confused and unclear based on their own self image and goals
Fear of abandonment
Unstable relationships
Unclear or unstable self image
Impulsive, self-destructive behaviors
Self harm
Extreme emotional swings
Chronic feelings of emptiness
Explosive anger
Feeling suspicious or out of touch with reality
**https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-disorders/borderline-personality-disorder.htm