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- [Narrator] Hey, Psych2Goers,
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Have you been feeling really overwhelmed lately?
Do things slip your mind more often than before?
When you don't take care of your mental health
it can start to deteriorate,
sometimes to the point that
it results in anxiety and depression.
Therefore it's important to recognize these
subtle signs when they're happening
so you're able to find the support
or to make the changes you need
to get your mental health back on track.
So, without further ado, here are six subtle signs
your mental health is deteriorating.
Before we begin, we would like to mention
that this video was created for educational purposes only
and is not intended to substitute a professional diagnosis.
If you suspect that your mental health is deteriorating,
we highly advise you to seek help
from a qualified mental health professional.
Number one, you experience dispassion.
Have you suddenly lost interest
in the things you once loved?
Maybe things seem to feel duller
and you find it less enjoyable
when you're out with your friends.
One of the most common symptoms
of deteriorating mental health is dispassion.
This is when you experience a detachment
or a lack of emotion
especially with the things that once excited you.
Number two, you withdraw from others socially.
Do you always say no when your friends
ask to hang out with you?
Though we are all socially distancing,
actively removing yourself
from opportunities to engage with others
can be a sign that your mental health is taking a nosedive.
While it may feel tempting to stay confined,
studies show that reaching out to other people
and engaging in human connection
is important for your mental health.
Number three, you experience physical pain
for no apparent reason.
Do you often feel pain or aches for no reason?
Though the link between mental health
and physical pain may not be obvious,
it can be a marker of deterioration.
Physical pain is often an alternative expression
of psychological disruption like depression.
Studies have shown that there is a neurological link
between pain and deteriorating mental health.
There are overlaps between biochemical receptors
responsible for mood regulation and pain.
So, changes to these receptors could lead
to increased pain and mental health deterioration.
Number four, you're becoming more forgetful.
We all forget things sometimes
whether it's a relative's birthday
or switching the lights off before going out.
These things can be quite normal.
But when you start to forget events
or details of moments that recently occurred,
then it may be a cause for concern.
Forgetfulness is a sign that your mental capacity
and your concentration is not working as it should.
A study conducted in 2016
links these two factors as early signs of depression.
Number five, you experience emotional outbursts more often.
Are you always overwhelmed or prone to emotional outbursts?
This could be a sign that your mental health is declining.
When you're psychologically distressed,
your ability to regulate emotions declines.
A decrease in emotional self-regulation
opens the door to maladaptive thinking
and irrational beliefs
which can cause anxiety and depression.
One example of such belief
is that one must be perfect
in order to be loved and accepted by others.
And number six, you feel guilty or worthless.
Do you often struggle with your self-worth?
Do you always feel like a failure
or that everything is your fault?
This could be a possible sign
of a mental health issue such as depression.
If you're frequently criticizing or blaming yourself,
know that you're not alone
and there's always someone to talk to.
How many of these signs did you relate to?
Let us know in the comments below.
And if you experienced any
of the signs we've mentioned above,
know that you're not alone
and that there is help and support for you if you need it.
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The references and studies used in this video
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