COMMONS SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

Learning to spot the signs of common conditions, such as anxiety and depression, can help motivate you or someone you know to seek treatment before problems persist or become worse.   If you or someone you know is experiencing some or all of these symptoms, you could be suffering from anxiety and/or depression, and should seek treatment immediately.

ANXIETY

• Feeling anxious, tense or nervous
• Difficulty sitting still
• Easily irritated
• Difficulty concentrating or focusing
• Excessive worrying about various things
• Inability to control worry
• Difficulty relaxing
• Feeling that something awful will happen

DEPRESSION

• Changes in appetite
• Changes in sleep patterns
• Decreased interest or pleasure in things formerly enjoyed
• Difficulty concentrating
• Decreased motivation
• Decreased energy or interest in activities
• Crying spells
• Feelings of helplessness, worthlessness or hopelessness
• Suicidal or homicidal thoughts

If you or someone you know is seeking treatment for mental health or substance use issues, please call 504-731-1607 to schedule an appointment today.