- [Instructor] Hey, Psych2Goers
welcome back to another video.
Did you know that many people go through life
carrying trauma from the past?
Some of the seemingly most happiest people,
carry a burden that they don't talk about.
Keeping it locked in their heads.
But mental illness incidents are more common than you think.
According to
the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
one out of five Americans suffers
from a diagnosable mental health condition.
With such a concerning percentage,
you're bound to meet someone who is secretly hurting inside.
So here are six signs that they might be.
Remember this video is meant to be educational
and is not intended to diagnose
or treat any condition or situation.
Let's begin.
Number one, their personalities suddenly change.
Have you ever had a friend who seemed
to become a lot less receptive
towards things they once enjoyed?
A sudden change in personality
doesn't just come out of the blue.
Usually there's an underlying cause for it
such as an emotional trigger.
Once they feel that trigger response,
they can feel a sense of dread
that affects their outlook as well as
their interactions with other people.
According to Healthline,
common triggers can include grief,
bad news and disappointment.
Number two, they have mood swings
and become easily irritable.
Does the person you're worried about
have sudden emotional outbursts
that aren't usually characteristic of them?
Under stress people can be anxious and annoyed
by the company of others.
Oftentimes they may project their anger in irrational
and potentially harmful ways.
Anger is not the only emotion that a person can show
to signify they are hurting.
They may show their pain in other forms
like insomnia or destructive behaviors.
These destructive behaviors are loud cries for help.
Gently advising them to seek professional help
can be a good course of action to take in this case.
Number three, they withdraw from people
they used to love.
Have you noticed that your friend isn't talking
in the group chat anymore
and has isolated themselves completely?
A sign that someone is secretly hurting
is when they disappear for long periods
to avoid meeting anyone.
They could go for weeks or even months
without catching up with their friends,
which can be concerning for everyone involved.
Interacting with people can even scare them,
which infests them with negative thoughts
that may not be true.
Number four, they don't practice self-care.
Does your friend look thinner than they used to do?
Do their under eye bags seem a bit darker?
An extreme change of personality
can also change how a person takes care of themselves.
These people may not take care
of their physical or mental wellbeing like they used to.
One way to spot this
is by observing their natural environment
like their bedroom.
Is it clean?
Is it dirty?
How people take care of themselves can oftentimes reflect
how they take care of their minds too.
Number five, they feel hopeless and a sense of despair.
Do you sometimes notice your friend joking
about things that are worrying?
Someone who is secretly hurting
can feel a sense of hopelessness
and lack of control over a situation.
Past trauma resurfacing is a trigger
that can cause the suffering.
They might even lightly joke
or make a passing comment about worrisome things.
If this happens,
don't take those comments lightly or ignore them.
Instead try to ask about it and help them help themselves
if they welcome it.
Some methods to alleviate hopelessness
are giving them a safe space to grieve,
anchoring them to the present
and fostering meaningful relationships.
And number six, they don't love the things
they used to enjoy.
Does your friend suddenly lose the drive
to do things they used to love?
Losing interest in past sources of enjoyment
is indicative of many mental illnesses.
Also known as anhedonia.
This feeling of disinterest,
can be caused by anxiety, bipolar disorder,
schizophrenia, substance abuse and stress.
Ways to support the healing process,
is by practicing self-care routines.
This includes, taking plenty of rest,
eating a healthy diet,
making plans and finding proper support.
So did you think of someone in your life
that displays these signs?
Some additional ways you can help
are by asking them if they want help,
affirming their feelings or just being by their side.
Of course, remember to use your own judgment
and when necessary encourage your friend or family member
to seek out professional help.
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