Saturday, January 6, 2018

Signs That You Need To Visit A Mental Health Consultant

By Michael Ellis


When dealing with mental health, it might be challenging to figure out if certain symptoms are an indication of a mental problem or they are just normal. This is because your behaviors and thought are all indicators of your mental health. In most cases, the difference between mental health and illness is very thin and thus not easy to distinguish. Physiological problems if left untreated for long can lead to physical illness. Below are signs to help you know that you could be suffering from mental problems, and thus the need to see a mental health consultant.

The first sign is if you are experiencing intense emotions. It is common for human beings to experience emotions such as fear, anxiety and anger. However, exaggerated emotions may not be good for your day to day functioning. In case you experience sadness that is overwhelming on regular basis, you might be suffering from a hidden physiological problem.

Life is full of many challenges. This is why it is important to be hardy enough to overcome these challenges. However, when these challenges are too much it becomes hard for some people to overcome them. For instance, unexpected loss of job or loss of a close relative can greatly affect some people to an extent that they need mental help.

Also, you may have some physical manifestation. Although there are many things that can lead to headaches and stomachaches, at times, physiological problems could be the culprit. Overthinking leads to mental fatigue that can cause head ache. Also, thinking too much may cause the stomach to produce acidic fluid that may burn the stomach leading to stomach aches.

Some people also abuse substances to overcome some problems in life. At times, you may be depending on substances to function. Before you judge someone due to alcohol and substance abuse, it is important to know if he or she have some problems they are trying to run from. Such people need help since, drinking and substance abuse does not solve the problem. Instead, such abuse simply makes things worse.

The other indication is if your work quality has gone down significantly. People suffering physiologically are not able to offer satisfactory performance at their place of work. They may find it challenging to concentrate in their work. In case your performance has decreased and you are receiving negative feedback from your colleagues and manager, you may need help.

No matter the kind of challenges you face, you should never feel hopeless in life. This is because hope is the only thing that keeps people going. Despite great challenges, people hope that things will be well. When you start feeling that you have no hope in life, and that you are better dead than living, consider seeking medical help.

You might never know that you have changed, since you are likely not to know that you are behaving differently. However, the first people to see your change in behaviors are the people you live with. They can easily tell that you are exhibiting some uncommon behaviors. It is important to accept help form those people who cares. Claiming that you are well when everyone else think otherwise may not be right.




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