Ten (10) Signs your mental health is diminishing!

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30th of March 2022

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Have you been wondering if your mental health is possibly getting worse? Mental health, just like physical health affects everyone. Whether you are suffering from a mental illness or not. Your mental and emotional health can fluctuate from time to time depending on the stresses going on in your life. It is always a good idea to check in with yourself and try to gauge the direction your mental health is going in.

Below are signs that your mental health is getting worse.

1. You’re losing interest in little things

Do your favourite activities suddenly seem boring and uninteresting to you? If you’ve started to lose excitement for life’s little things, then this is a sign that your mental health might not be at its best. 

You might be feeling this way because of an overload of stress in your life, or you’re feeling overwhelmed with all of your responsibilities and to-do lists. When you lose interest and don’t enjoy the hobbies and activities that you once did, this could also be a warning sign of depression.

If you think this could be what's happening to you, know that you are not alone, and that help is just around the corner. Talk with a trusted friend or a family member, or a mental health professional to get the help you need to navigate these troubling times.

2. You get overwhelmed easily

Do you find that you’ve been getting overwhelmed more often than normal? When you have a to-do list for two or three tasks, does it feel more like you have ten things to do? When you start to get overwhelmed easily with everyday things, this could be a sign of worsening mental health. 

According to Psychotherapist, Sheri Jacobson, feeling mentally overwhelmed could be an internal reaction to excessive outside stress. To help cope with this overwhelming feeling, you can journal, meditate, or practice mindfulness.

3. You don’t feel like socializing anymore

Does it feel more exhausting to interact with people nowadays? Regardless of whether you’re an introvert, extrovert, or somewhere in between, we all have a standard comfort level when it comes to social interaction. 

If you feel yourself slipping below your comfort level, pay attention to this. Remember that even if it doesn’t feel that way at the moment, interacting with people can help boost your mood!

4.You don’t have a consistent sleep schedule

Have you developed a seemingly random sleep schedule? Despite wanting to get up at a certain time in the morning, do you wind up sleeping all day? When you have an irregular sleep schedule, this could signify increased stress in your life and a decline in your mental health. 

If you're struggling to regulate your sleep, you can try setting up a routine to wake up and go to bed at the same time every day. This will get your body back into its regular rhythm of sleep and wake cycles, therefore no longer causing sleep disturbance.

5. You always feel drained

Do you constantly feel exhausted or drained despite getting enough sleep and eating well? According to Healthline, mental exhaustion can set in when you are under long-term stress and this type of exhaustion can make it feel like you are trying to move up a mountain. More than just feeling tired, when you are this drained and constantly exhausted, you might struggle to get anything done.

Healthline suggests practicing gratitude, relaxation, and yoga, as well as talking to a mental health professional to provide medication for you if it’s needed. Treatment plans will look different for everyone, but regardless, there is a way that will work best for you to help pull yourself out of this state of exhaustion.

6. Your anxiety seems to be increasing

Do you wake up in the morning with a crushing sense of anxiety that stays with you all day? Does this anxiety cast a cloud over your daily activities? Worsening anxiety can often coincide with worsening mental health.  Anxiety affects us all, whether you happen to suffer from a particular anxiety disorder. It’s important to monitor your anxiety levels because a noticeable change can tell you a lot about your mental health. 

Anxiety is a response to stress, and it can cause a variety of psychological and physical symptoms. When you feel overly anxious, you might notice that your heart rate speeds up and your breathing rate increases, and you might experience a bout of nausea.

7. You feel mentally and emotionally scattered

Do you feel like there are so many things happening around you, but you can’t focus on any of them? If so, you’re not alone. From time to time, it’s normal to feel this way, especially when you are going through higher amounts of stress. However, if you are feeling scattered and like things are spinning out of control, this could be a sign that your mental health is under strain.

According to Psychologist Rick Hanson from Psychology Today, you probably feel scattered because you are struggling to find your center. This means that for your brain to feel more organized, you need to feel at peace within yourself. Practicing mindfulness, such as yoga and meditation, are great places to start on the road to inner peace.

8. You can’t seem to pay attention

Do you have a harder time focusing and staying on task? When you’re reading, is it hard to comprehend? Do you have to reread the same passage over and over again? Though it could relate to potential psychological disorders such as ADHD, depression, or anxiety, it is also likely that a lack of focus can be due to stress or poor self-care.

It can be frustrating to start losing focus so frequently and those feelings are valid and normal. Remember to take care of yourself and, as you recover, know that help is available.

9. You might be struggling with your impulse control

Are you acting more on impulse? Are you possibly indulging in things you shouldn’t? Whether it’s retail therapy, or binging all of your shows, or playing video games for hours, when you act more on impulse like this, it can signify worsening mental health.

You might pick up some unhealthy habits as a way to cope with life stress, fulfil yourself, or distract yourself from a major issue going on in your life. Journaling, mindfulness, and therapy are great ways to start uncovering some of these issues!

10. You are struggling to feel grounded

Like feeling centered, when you are grounded, you are feeling confident and balanced within yourself.

According to Irene Langeveldt, an energy worker, and meditation coach, grounding starts with the root chakra at the base of the spine, known to help you feel secure.  Activities that connect your body with the world around you– such as hiking, meditating, or walking outside –are all great ways to help you find your sense of grounding.

Can you relate to any of these points mentioned above? Do you think your mental health could be slipping? If so, know that there is help you can reach out to. You can talk to a trusted friend, family member, or a mental health therapist for support!

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I guess my mental health now is diminishing. Of all the 10 signs mentioned above, there are 8 signs that I can relate about

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For all of you feeling lost remember there is always a way out. Few years ago i was feeling pretty hopeless as I felt I was stuck at the dead end job. It took me several months to realize that if I don't change, my mental health won't change. I started hiking, exericing and that gave me a energy boost. After that i stopped drinking and focused myself on changing my carrier path. Right now i cannot be more happy both in my professional and my private life. I'm not saying it will happen for you, all i am saying is that change has to start within you.

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My sleeping schedule has really shattered lately and it's because of the strike in our university and I get to sleep late and wake up very late and I hate it

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You need to keep yourself busy with some activities. Find something that interests you and have fun with it all day long.

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I manifest some of these symptoms o, should I be worried?

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You shouldn't be... just take a deep breath and try talking to someone.. it helps!

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Honestly, when pandemic hits us. I started to lose interest to some things I found joy before. Also, I don't feel like socializing because the fact that it's instilled in my mind that I might caught the virus from them.

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Sad bad true..I experienced months ago the low interest on everything and most especially my sleeping Time Is not good at all. And I myself I know there is something wrong .😥

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Looks like everyone is experiencing this. The world is so messed up today that there is always a reason for our mental health to go bad.. I'm feeling the same thing as you!

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It is dagerously alarming because I have all these qualities right now.. every single one of them :/

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2 years ago

I may have written this article but everything written above applies to me as well. I'm simply struggling to maintain my sanity!

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you're preaching into the choir sir!!!

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I don't understand ma'am!

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hehe that is an expression which means "you are saying something that I already going through" lol

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Wow, I read this list and I was like, I need to check in on me! For the past few years, it's been a bit of a slippery slope, I confess. But I'm trying to step back and away from triggers and situations I deem to be stressful, and to get out and about more. For me, personally, I have found adopting a calming hobby like, say, watering plants or cool, reflective morning and evening walks can help. Exercise in general, I think, helps.

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I know exactly how you feel. Just keep yourself busy with some activity and try not to be alone most of the time. Having someone around helps to maintain our sanity!

Everything on this list applies to me as well. Though I may have written it but it is also referring to me. I need help as my mental health is diminishing badly.

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I could relate in number one. I am losing interest in little things. I could not even appreciate those things. I think that's the result of getting older.

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I can definitely relate to all of those ten you've mentioned and sometimes it's getting worse

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