It’s normal to feel stressed or overwhelmed occasionally, but how do you know when it’s time to seek professional help for your mental health? Here are some signs that you may need extra support:
Persistent Sadness or Anxiety: If feelings of sadness, anxiety, or hopelessness last for weeks or months without improving, it may indicate an underlying mental health condition like depression or anxiety disorder.
Difficulty Functioning: Are everyday tasks becoming overwhelming? If you’re finding it hard to concentrate at work, maintain relationships, or even get out of bed, it’s a signal that professional intervention might be needed.
Changes in Sleep or Appetite: Noticeable changes in your sleep patterns or appetite, whether sleeping too much or too little, eating excessively, or losing your appetite, could point to mental health concerns.
4. Substance Use to Cope: If you’re using alcohol, drugs, or other substances to deal with your emotions, it’s crucial to seek help before it worsens.
5. Feeling Out of Control: If you feel like your emotions or behavior are out of control, such as experiencing uncontrollable anger, severe mood swings, or panic attacks, a mental health professional can provide guidance and treatment.
Seeking professional help is a sign of strength, not weakness. A mental health provider, like Yi Duan Low, ANCC board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, can offer personalized care, including medication management and holistic strategies, to help you regain balance.
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