But when those issues take over most every aspect of your life, it may be time to enlist the help of a psychiatrist, the American Psychiatric Association says.
The Association offers this list of symptoms that may signal a need to be evaluated by a professional:
- Feeling anxious all the time, or fearing things that you know are irrational.
- Persistent feelings of sadness or depression.
- Significant mood swings or differences in your personality.
- Finding it hard to deal with daily issues and responsibilities.
Experiencing delusions or unusual thoughts. - Significant changes in your eating and sleeping habits.
- Turning to drugs or alcohol for relief.
- Feeling very angry or behaving violently.
- Thoughts of suicide. If you have them, seek immediate help.
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