Disorders like healthline.com/channel/depression.html" >depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (healthline.com/channel/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd.html" >OCD) and healthline.com/channel/bipolar.html" >bipolar disorder all have warning signs. If you are concerned about these signs in yourself or others, talk to a trusted adult and get help!
Clinical Depression
- Loss of appetite
- healthline.com/channel/insomnia.html" >Insomnia and trouble sleeping almost every night
- Unable to focus on even simple activities
- Extremely low energy
- Loss of interest in things you normally enjoy
Anxiety
- Inability to follow a conversation or complete a task
- Fear prevents you from doing things other people can do
- Avoiding parties or social gatherings
- Worry that people are looking at you or talking about you
- Avoidance of public speaking
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Washing hands 20+ times a day
- Count things before doing a task
- Spend an excessive amount of time checking doors and locks before going to bed
- Spend hours doing grooming or bathing activities
- Repeat tasks to make sure they are perfect
Bipolar Disorder
- Extreme mood swings or extreme irritability
- Fast speech
- No need for sleep
- Overextended or committed to jobs they do not have skills for
- Excessive behavior - casual sex, spending too much
Resources
A good first step is always to call your primary care provider
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