There’s no surefire way to know if you’re crazy. But there are certain signs and symptoms that may point to a mental health disorder.
For example, if you’re experiencing hallucinations or delusions, this could be a sign of psychosis. Other signs of psychosis include disorganized thinking, abnormal behavior, and hearing voices that no one else can hear.
If you’re feeling excessively sad or hopeless, this could be a sign of depression. Other symptoms of depression include loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and changes in appetite or sleep patterns.
Anxiety disorders are also common mental health disorders. Symptoms of anxiety can include restlessnes.
Change in feelings or demeanor
It’s normal to feel down or blue at times. But if your mood changes are severe, last for a long time, or interfere with your daily life, you may have clinical depression. Depression is a real medical problem that causes feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, and worthlessnes. It’s more than just sadness. Depression can cause physical problems like fatigue and headaches. It can also make it hard to concentrate, make decisions, or even get out of bed in the morning. If you’re depressed, you may not be interested in activities you used to enjoy or want to be around people. You may lose weight or have trouble sleeping (or sleep too much).
The most important thing to remember is that depression is treatable. If you think you might be depressed, talk to your doctor about getting a mental health evaluation. There are many different types of treatment for depression, including medication and therapy (or a combination of both). With treatment, most people with depression start to feel better within a few weeks.
Loss of interest
Loss of interest can be a symptom of depression, anxiety, or another mental health condition. It can also be a side effect of certain medications. If you’re experiencing loss of interest, talk to your doctor. They can help you determine whether there’s an underlying cause and develop a treatment plan.
Change in sleeping habits
If you find yourself sleeping more or less than usual, waking up frequently during the night, or having difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, it could be a sign that something is wrong. These changes in sleep patterns can be caused by many different things, so it’s important to see your doctor if you’re concerned about them.
Difficulty interacting
For example, you may find yourself withdrawing from social situations or avoiding eye contact with others. You may have difficulty carrying on a conversation or feel like you’re always saying the wrong thing. You may also find yourself getting angry or agitated more easily than usual. If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, it’s important to seek professional help to determine whether they are indicative of a mental health disorder.
Appetite or weight changes
A person’s appetite or weight changes can be a sign that they are not mentally well. If a person is not eating as much as they usually do, or if they are losing weight without trying to, it could be a sign that something is wrong. Additionally, if a person is overeating or gaining weight for no apparent reason, this could also be indicative of a mental health issue. Changes in appetite or weight can sometimes be the first sign that a person is developing a mental illness, so it is important to pay attention to these changes and seek help if necessary.
Uncontrollable emotions
Are you feeling out of control? Do your emotions seem to be running the show, rather than you being in the driver’s seat? If so, you are not alone. Many people feel like they are on an emotional roller coaster, with their moods going up and down without any apparent rhyme or reason.
There are a number of different conditions that can cause someone to feel this way, but one of the most common is borderline personality disorder (BPD). BPD is a mental illness that is characterized by intense and volatile emotions. People with BPD often feel like they are on an emotional tightrope, walking a fine line between anger and sadness, happiness and despair.
BPD can be extremely distressing and disruptive to everyday life. The good news is that there are effective treatments available that can help people manage their symptoms and live happier, more fulfilling lives.