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How do
I know if I need help?
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Trust
Your Feelings
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No one
knows how you feel better than you. If you feel that you need help
from a professional, you probably do.
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Watch
for signs
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If any of
these symptoms become frequent and persistent, you should consider
finding professional help.
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- Loss of appetite or excessive
eating
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- A feeling of alienation
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- Feeling generally unhappy
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- Radical mood swings
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- Withdrawal from people and life
in general
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- A feeling that your life is out
of control
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- Radical changes in your sleep
habits
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- Inability to make decisions
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- Crying easily and frequently
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- Thinking about suicide
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- No longer taking pleasure in life
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- Abusing drugs or alcohol
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- Loss of personal intimacy
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Talk to
Your Family Doctor
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If you
have any of the frequent and persistent symptoms listed, you
probably need to visit with a mental health professional. However,
some symptoms can mask a physical problem, so it’s also a good
idea to visit your family doctor. In fact, some medical insurance
plans require a referral from a physician before you can get
services from a mental health professional.
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