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Hey Psych2Goers, do you remember the last time you felt sad, anxious or scared that you were somehow off?

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You're not alone, even if it may feel like it.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI,

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reports sometimes a funk or rough patch can be a sign of something much deeper.

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This video represents 10 mental health symptoms you shouldn't ignore.

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Before we begin, we need to warn you that this video may be triggering for some.

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If you feel triggered by this video, 
please take care of yourself.

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Even if it means clicking off this video.

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With that being said, let's talk about the 10 mental health symptoms you should not ignore.

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1. You're having feelings of sadness or depression that last longer than 2 weeks.

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All people experience sadness at one time or another,

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However, most normal feelings of sadness
get better with time.

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The American Psychiatric Association reported abnormally intense sadness lasting two weeks

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could be a sign of depression.

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The National Institute of Mental Health stated,
"not being able to snap out of it

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or sadness being heavier than normal
should be taken seriously."

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2. You're having extreme mood swings
and don't know why.

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You find that your mood seems to switch super quickly or randomly?

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Clem and others studied how often the average person's mood shifts on any given day.

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According to the National Center of Biotechnology information and CVI,

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this study showed people tend to experience positive emotions

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such as joy or love more often than negative ones.

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But it's totally normal for someone's emotions to change daily.

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However, the National Alliance for the mentally ill, NAMI,

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warns, especially dramatic mood swings that caused huge changes in your behavior and energy,

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can be a sign of bipolar disorder.

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Agencies such as the American Academy of Pediatrics say the more red flag signs are:

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Experiencing sadness, anger, or feelings of excessive euphoria for most of the day,

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especially if it has nothing to do with
what's going on in your life.

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3. Your worry and anxiety have gotten out of control.

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Have you ever found yourself worrying,
but can't shut it off?

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According to the National Institute for mental health,
it may be a sign of an anxiety disorder.

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Other signs of anxiety disorders include;
having problems relaxing, Insomnia, racing thoughts,

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unexplained aches and pains, or being easily irritated.

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The Anxiety and Depression Association of America suggests

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that if you've ever felt this way on most days for at least six months,

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you should consider talking to a mental health professional about your symptoms.

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4. You've started withdrawing from others
or isolating yourself.

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Taking time away from others can be positive for your mental health and physical health.

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But what if you constantly make excuses to avoid socializing?

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Mental health pros, such as Raymond Starr junior and Howard Dubowitz,

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say avoiding people or events

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you used to enjoy can be a sign of mental illness such as depression, anxiety, or a psychotic disorder.

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5. You may have noticed you're having
delusions or hallucinations.

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Kumari and others describe the two aspects of psychosis,

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hallucinations and delusions,

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as a sense of perception or belief that creates a lot of urgency in the person experiencing it.

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Despite evidence the perception or belief isn't real.

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The National Alliance on Mental Illness

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Reports up to a hundred thousand people in the US will experience psychosis every year.

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Nami further stated 3 out of every 100 people will have a psychotic episode as a symptom of a physical

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or a mental illness such as schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder in their lifetimes.

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6. You're having more and more difficulty dealing with normal life situations.

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Have you ever gone through a time in your life when nothing seemed to go right and you just couldn't deal?

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The Australian Department of Health stated a rough patch that you just can't get past,

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one that hurts your ability to function for more than two weeks to two months,

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may be a sign of depression or anxiety.

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A major sign that what you're experiencing is more than just a rough patch,

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is when you have a hard time functioning in normal situations for several weeks

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according to Mental Health America.

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7. You're sleeping too much or too little.

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The Harvard university school of medicine believes that 10 to 18 percent of the general population

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has problems sleeping.

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However,

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Harvard's med school stated, either sleeping too much or too little

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is two or three times more common in people who suffer from a mental illness.

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The Harvard med school stated about 50% of people who live with ADHD, depression,

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anxiety, or bipolar disorder suffer from insomnia or hypersomnia, which means sleeping too much.

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8. You've started abusing drugs or alcohol.

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According to MentalHealth.gov, one in four or 25% of people who live with the symptoms of a mental illness

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Use alcohol or drugs to self-medicate things
like anger, anxiety, or mania.

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Experts believe individuals who suffer from depression, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, or schizophrenia,

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are more likely to use drugs and alcohol as a coping mechanism

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than people diagnosed with other mental illnesses.

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9. You're having extreme anger outbursts

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Do you ever feel anger that's almost impossible to control or way too much with the situation?

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If so, your anger may be warning you about your stress levels, unresolved grief, or your anxiety.

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Health line reported extreme anger outbursts can also be a sign of unresolved trauma,

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bipolar disorder, alcohol abuse, obsessive-compulsive disorder, intermittent explosive disorder, or depression.

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If you wonder if your anger is healthy,

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experts recommend first recognizing your physical and emotional signs of anger.

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and 10. You've started thinking of self-harm or suicide.

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The Mental Health Foundation reported up to 10 percent of people under the age of 30

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have thought about self-harm or suicide.

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There are many reasons people consider self-harm or suicide,

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such as abuse or neglect at home, a major loss, trauma, or catastrophe that you can't control or avoid.

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Bradvik (2018) reported approximately 90% of people who have completed suicide

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also suffered from a severe mental illness such as Bipolar Disorder or depression.

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If you find yourself thinking about self-harm or suicide,

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we would very much like you to reach out to a mental health professional

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and get the help that you need and deserve.

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If you can relate to any of these symptoms on this list, 
you're definitely not alone,

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nor are you bad for feeling this way,
but we want you to take care of yourself,

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which means reaching out to a mental health professional

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if you've been experiencing any 
of the symptoms on this list.

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As always any information provided here is for educational purposes only.

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If you need mental health counseling or treatment, 
please contact your insurance company,

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local colleges student counseling clinic,
or your County crisis line.

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Keep watching the Psych2go channel for more information on mental illness and mental health

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and remember help is out there.

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We'll see in the next video.