Early Warning Signs Of Mental Illness

A Warning Sign Of Mental Illness May Include Psychosomatic Troubles

Psychosomatic troubles are physical symptoms caused by mental conflict and stress. Sometimes individuals visit their physician for persistent headaches, aches, and digestive issues that may be caused by psychological disturbances. In these instances, the symptoms may sometimes be relieved temporarily, but they rarely go away completely. Difficulty managing stress is also a common symptom, as are increased anger and irritability. Sometimes what was originally only physical illnesses can result in psychosomatic troubles if the stress experienced due to the physical illness is not dealt with in a healthy manner.

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Changes in Sleeping And Eating Patterns

An early sign of mental illness also includes major changes to sleeping and eating patterns. If an individual was previously an early riser and loved waking up early in the mornings to catch the sunrise, but suddenly and inexplicably finds themselves waking up much later, this could be an early sign of mental illness. Of course, it could also be a sign of exhaustion and overwork or physical illness, but if the latter two are ruled out, mental illness may be the reason for it. Major changes in eating patterns are also a potential sign. If an individual was accustomed to eating about two thousand calories per day but suddenly and inexplicably began consuming four thousand calories (or significantly less than two thousand) daily, it might be an early sign of mental illness assuming other factors are ruled out.

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