My best friend used to be obviously stressed, over reacting to the normal worries of life and snapping at people and generally getting wound up. around them. lately they remain outwardly more normal, , but have terrible sleep problems and migraines. They swear they keep examining their life, but conclude that it is pretty good and cannot identify what the cause is. Are the burying the truth in their subconcious, are they depressed, or are they mentally ill?
2007-05-16 22:21:43 · 6 answers · asked by fred35 6 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Sleep problems and the other symptoms you mentioned are all signs of depression. It sounds like your friend is trying to work through these things on her own. Sleep deprivation can cause a person to be snappy and irritable also and migraines can basically paralize you for hours. I would suggest they see a Doctor to get help for these problems and she will feel much better.
2007-05-16 23:01:49 · answer #1 · answered by vanhammer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both because depression and mental illness are the same. Often those with mental illness cannot identify a cause. Some time therapy can help but they have to admit to themselves that there is a problem to get help.
Stress presents in many ways and they may be putting on a front when they are with you. Please be patient and not to pushy with them because they will end up resenting you for it. Especially if they are tired because this will effect their mood.
The best thing for them to do would be to see a doctor he/she will be able to investigate a bit more and see what the cause may be.
I know you are worried but remember don't push the issue to much in the end that can cause more stress. Your friend needs to admit to themselves there is a problem before they can go for help.
2007-05-19 19:44:28 · answer #2 · answered by WyvernGal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depression and stress shows up in all sorts of physical ways. You friend needs to see a doctor who can tell him if he is depressed. For your information, depression IS a mental illness.
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2007-05-17 13:53:46 · answer #4 · answered by sweetu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only a visit to the doctor can answer that
then a visit to a therpist
sounds like depression which can be aided by meds and therpay
2007-05-20 18:38:46 · answer #5 · answered by ~*tigger*~ ** 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My state of mind is in Kentucky and there is no mental illness this is not a disease.
2007-05-17 08:51:03 · answer #6 · answered by Friend 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋