Life is like a song, isn’t it? Sometimes you just cannot get enough of that tune. But what if there’s something more than a bad feeling? However, let us talk about how to see when things are hard and how
we could help each other.
Personality Changes: Not Feeling Like You
There are some days when you’re not you anymore. It occurs to all. Nevertheless, if it sticks around,? If you or someone else becomes suddenly very angry, sad, or upset without any reason whatsoever, then this could be an indication that something serious is happening.
Emotional Changes: Roller Coaster Feelings
Our emotions are coming and going like waves. What if they were more like a storm, though? When someone dear to us always seems down, excessively worried, or very irritable, this may mean they are experiencing emotional difficulties.
Increased Isolation: Missing from the Fun
Think of life as one big party with all your friends invited. Well, what happens when someone starts missing the party or avoiding their friends? This might mean that they feel lonely or have trouble coping. It’s kind of like asking for help.
Sudden Lack of Self-Care: Taking Care of Number One
Suppose there was a mirror showing how we took care of ourselves. But what if somebody suddenly stops looking after themselves, stops taking a shower, and stops dressing up? It’s like saying that something is wrong with the mirror inside it. That should be our signal for helping out.
Feelings of Hopelessness or Overwhelm: When Life Feels Too Much
Life has its ups and downs, doesn’t it? However, when someone you know starts uttering statements such as “I cannot take this anymore” and “Everything is too difficult,” that may signify that they need someone to help them share their burdens and bring joy back into their lives.
By paying attention to little signs that seem like detectives’ work, we can pay closer attention to the feelings of people around us. Therefore, let’s be great detectives and offer an ear when one needs it, a hug when necessary or simply say, ‘Hey, I am here for you’. After all, the tiniest things are what matter most.
Reference :
Utah Department of Behavioral Health. (n.d.). 5 Warning Signs of Mental Illness. Retrieved from
https://www.dbhutah.org/5-warning-signs-of-mental-illness/