Symptoms of Mental ILLNESS

We all want to live our utopia of dreams, but at some point, you likely decided to settle for the logical and realistic life. You have lost the buzz and excitement that comes with living the life, your soul intended in exchange for the mundane, responsibilities, adulthood you were told to live.

Mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of. It is a medical problem, just like heart disease or diabetes. Many people who have a mental illness do not want to talk about it. But mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of! Mental health conditions are treatable.

Fifty per cent of cases of mental illness begin by age 14, and three-quarters begin by age 24.

If several of the following is occurring, it may useful to follow up with a mental health professional.

·         Problems thinking — Problems with concentration, memory or logical thought and speech that is hard to explain.

·         Increased sensitivity — Heightened sensitivity to sights, sounds, smells or touch; avoidance of over-stimulating situations.

·         Apathy — Loss of initiative or desire to participate in any activity.

·         Feeling disconnected — A vague feeling of being disconnected from oneself or one’s surroundings; a sense of unreality.

·         Unusual behaviour – Odd, uncharacteristic, peculiar behaviour.

·         Sleep or appetite changes — Dramatic sleep and appetite changes or decline in personal care.

·         Mood changes — Rapid or dramatic shifts in feelings.

·         You Numb Your Feelings.

 Drinking too much, working excessively, shopping excessively, overeating, gambling, and yes, too much time on the internet, are all ways we can numb our feelings. And the reason we do is that we are trying to feel something other than what we are feeling at the moment. Because what we are feeling is discomfort, dissatisfaction, a feeling of unrest. And it’s a sign — a sign that something is not right

·         You Feel Empty.

We can all feel alone, isolated, and empty from time to time, but if you find yourself with a chronic feeling of emptiness, again, it’s a sign that something is not right.

Source:
https://blogs.psychcentral.com/leveraging-adversity/2015/01/6-signs-you-are-not-living-the-life-you-are-meant-to/

·         You are comfortable with the discomfort.

 While you know you were meant for bigger and better things, you have gotten comfortable with the discomfort because you at least know what to expect.

Young adults are at a particularly vulnerable time in their development, which might explain why one out of every five issues affected by mental illness. Mental illnesses that commonly present in young adults include:
Addiction, Anxiety, Attention deficit disorder, Depression, etc.

Symptoms of mental illness in young adults include:

  

ü  Anger,

ü  Substance Abuse                                                                            

ü  Isolation, or being “alone”

ü  Antisocial Behaviour

ü  Delusions

ü  Confused Thinking

ü  Mood Swings

ü  Hallucinations

ü  Suicidal Thoughts

ü  Excessive Anxiety

ü  Unexplained Physical Ailments

ü  Changes in Sleep Patterns(staying up all night or sleeping all day)

ü  Changes in appetite or diet

ü  Impulsive Behaviour(Particularly in terms of travel, spending money, or sexual relationships)

One or two of these symptoms alone can’t predict a mental illness. But if a person is experiencing several at one time and the symptoms are causing serious problems in the ability to study, work or relate to others, he/she should be seen by a mental health professional. People with suicidal thoughts or intent, or thoughts of harming others, need immediate attention.

Source:
https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/warning-signs-of-mental-illness