Anxiety
Anxiety can be inherited as part of our genes or can happen as a result of experienced trauma. It may not be an immediate reaction but could present later in life. Health issues such as physical or mental health problems can bring on anxiety too.
Here are some signs that you might be suffering from anxiety:
- Nervous
- Sense of dread
- Feeling on the edge
- Negative thoughts
- Thoughts rushing around in your head
- Fear of threat
- Sweating
- Heart beating fast
- Sweaty hands
- Wobbly legs
- Unable to process thoughts
- Headaches
- Unable to sleep
- Feel sick
- Breathing fast
There are many reasons why someone may experience anxiety and there are different types of anxiety. You may experience some or all of these symptoms, however, these are not limited to anxiety alone and there could be other factors to consider.
If you would like to have counselling sessions to speak about how you are feeling, please get in touch.
If you would like to know more about anxiety, please visit the NHS website.
Depression
People who feel depressed may feel unhappy for long periods of time. It might be that they are feeling unable to cope with day to day life and have lost interest in their usual activities. There are a range of feelings that come with depression.Here are some signs that you or someone you know might be suffering from depression:
- Feeling sad most of the time
- Constantly tired
- Loss of interest in your usual activities
- Tearful more than usual
- Isolating yourself from others
- Sleeping pattern changed
- Irritable or angry
- Over or under eating
- Thoughts of harm
- Feelings of hopelessness
- Suicidal thoughts
- Anxious
Some or all of these signs may be experienced by someone who is depressed. However, these symptoms are not limited to depression and there could be other factors to be considered.
If you would like to have counselling sessions to speak about how you are feeling, please get in touch.
If you would like to know more about depression, please visit the NHS website.
If you are feeling suicidal then the Samaritans can help – 24 hour helpline: 116 123 (freephone)
