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Hello, Psych2Goers, are you experiencing changes
in your mental health?
Whether it's caused by stress
or a life-altering event,
it's normal to experience shifts in mental health.
However, the difference between these changes
and a full blown mental health illness is persistence.
In today's society,
mental health issues are still stigmatized,
but mental health illnesses are more complex
than their outward presentations.
Before we begin, we'd like to clarify
that this video is not meant to be used as a diagnostic,
nor is it meant to instill anxiety.
The purpose of this article
is to hopefully bring awareness
to some of the signs of a troubled emotional state.
Here are five signs that your mental state
might be shifting.
Number one. You experience apathy.
Are you experiencing a lack of interest
in things you used to enjoy?
Apathy is a persistent lack of passion.
It can cause you to feel disinterested
in meeting new people or trying new things,
but it can also instill indifference
towards things you enjoy.
Externally, you may not exhibit many emotions
or the opposite may be true.
To make others worry less or avoid stigma,
you may feel pressured to be more expressive.
However, in the long run,
apathy can put a strain on your personal relationships
and performance.
Number two. You experience dissociation.
Another sign of a declining mental state is dissociation.
Dissociation takes on many forms,
such as derealization, depersonalization
and dissociative amnesia.
Derealization or depersonalization often feels
like you're having an out of body experience
or a feeling of being unreal.
These as well as other forms of dissociation
occur because of severe stress.
It's your body's way of coping with a distressing event
or emotion.
Please consult an adult professional
if you're experiencing any forms of dissociation.
Number three. You withdraw from your friends and family.
Social withdrawal can also be a sign of change
in your mental state.
Of course, you're not obligated to attend social events.
It's okay to stay in if you need a break,
so this sign is a bit subjective.
If you don't usually go out,
social withdrawal may just be your usual behavior.
A more sure sign is if you actively avoid meeting family
or friends, because you no longer feel like seeing them.
Though social withdrawal
does not seem like such an ominous sign,
it can put a strain on your potential relationships.
Number four. You experience mood changes.
One of the most common signs
that you might be experiencing mental health instability
is mood swings.
There will be moments when your emotions
might get the best of you,
but usually you can regroup
and regulate your emotions after a bit.
However, if your emotional state is worsening,
you may find it difficult to recover.
You may feel more sensitive,
irritable, or critical.
Although your emotional and mental state
are not the only things that affect your mood,
persistent and drastic changes
can point to emotional dysregulation.
Emotional dysregulation can cause more stress,
trouble sleeping, strain your personal relationships
and worsen depression.
And number five,
you've developed unhealthy behaviors.
Have you developed unhealthy coping mechanisms
to numb your emotional stress?
For example, frequently skipping meals
or engaging in self harm.
Mental strain or distress
can cause you to behave differently
or out of character.
It can cause us to be more agitated,
engage in risky activities or behave radically.
If you relate to any of these signs,
the best resource is a therapist.
We highly encourage you to reach out to them
if you ever need help.
So do you relate to any of these signs?
We hope this video helps reduce the stigma
towards mental illnesses and issues,
and brought more awareness to them.
Please seek out a mental health professional
if you're struggling.
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