Nowadays it can be difficult to identify possible mental health problems if we lead a fast-paced life , which does not leave us time to stop along the way to observe how we are internally, that is, how our mental health is doing.
What do we mean when we talk about mental health? Mental health includes emotional, psychological and social well-being . Therefore, it affects our way of thinking, feeling and acting in life. It is also critical to managing stress, social relationships, and decision-making.
And what would mental illnesses be? Mental illnesses are serious conditions that can affect our thinking, mood, and behavior. This can obviously have a negative impact on social relationships and, of course, on how we function on a day-to-day basis. Mental illnesses can last for a long time or occur occasionally.
How to detect a mental health problem? Knowing whether an emotion is normal or not is not easy, but there are a series of signs that warn that something is wrong . They are as follows:
- Changes in eating habits. Both increased and decreased appetite could be signs of depression.
- Isolating yourself from friends and family, as well as stopping doing activities that you used to enjoy.
- Have little or no energy .
- Have a feeling of emptiness , like nothing matters.
- Have unexplained aches and pains .
- Feeling hopeless and powerless.
- Drinking, smoking, or even taking drugs more than usual.
- Feeling strangely confused, forgetful, angry, upset, worried, or scared .
- Experiencing such mood swings that affect relationships with others.
- Having thoughts and memories that you can’t get out of your head .
- Hearing voices or even believing false things.
- Thinking about hurting yourself or others.
- Being unable to do the daily activities that have been carried out such as taking the children to school, going to work or class.
If you have any of these symptoms, take the step and contact a healthcare professional. Both therapy and medications (if needed) can treat mental problems. There are also meditation, relaxation and gratitude techniques that can be an extra help. Do not leave it.
