Mental Health Matters: What Are The 4 Common Reasons People See Therapists?

It is not unusual for the average person to experience symptoms similar to common mental health diagnosis. Many people may feel like they are going crazy or losing control of themselves, when in reality they are just experiencing a mental health breakdown. Here are some common mental health symptoms that may lead you to speak with a mental health professional.

1. Depression- Feeling tearful, depressed, hopeless, lack of desire to get up in the morning, and feeling a diminished interest in pleasurable activities. This can be a sign of depression that can lead to isolation, unproductivity, and an inability to concentrate. This can also include the inability to make decisions and a loss of energy as well as insomnia. This may be something you have experienced for years, or in the past two weeks. This is a great time to reach out for extra help while at home and engage in telehealth services.
   
   
2. Anxiety- Do you excessively worry about the future, feel agitated, have an overall restlessness and difficulty concentrating? Are you irritable and feel tense throughout the day as well as have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep ? You may be experiencing anxiety due to an upcoming event, big decision, the current climate, or have always had these issues for as long as you can remember. You can make today the day you reach out for extra assistance.
   
   
3. Panic Attacks- If you have experienced your heart racing, palms becoming sweaty, difficulty breathing, chest pain, and/or nausea due to a stimulus, you may be experiencing a panic attack. This can lead to dizziness and weak feelings and a stomach ache. Remember to breathe when experiencing these attacks and reach out to a professional.
   
   
4. Postpartum Depression- If you are a new mom and are experiencing difficulty bonding with the baby, feelings of guilt, mood swings, loss of pleasure in activities, lack of concentration, and crying and tearfulness your baby blues may have propelled into postpartum depression. It is important to reach out to your doctor for an accurate screening.

 If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important to reach out to your doctor or a mental health professional so they can complete and accurate screening and provide you with the support and assistance you may need.

Suicide hotline: 800-273-8255 or Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255