2007-10-26 17:59:39 · 6 answers · asked by sweet 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
There is a big difference between (1) feeling despondant or "down" at times (we all do) and (2) true emotional problems like depression. "Being stoic" about real emotional problems will only make them worse.
To help you gain some important perspective on the problems in your life, WebMD has put together a list of symptoms you should not ignore. If any of these signs seem true for you, speak to your family doctor and request a complete physical. If everything checks out OK, ask your doctor if you might benefit from professional counseling.
Check out the symptoms on the link below ...
2007-10-26 18:09:36 · answer #1 · answered by Flywheel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very few people will say they're having emotional problems. So, listening to what others are saying about you could be a clue to whether or not you are having emotional problems. For example, if you find a number of people telling you that you are acting paranoid, you should consider that possibility, because most people do not frequently hear that about them. Likewise, if people are telling you that you get mad too easily, think about that. If you want to know about yourself, pay attention to others.
Being a stoic may seem cool, or even heroic, but suppressing all emotions suppresses life in general. You're entitled to joy when good fortune strikes, grief when tragedy occurs, and anger when there's injustice. How would movies be like if all the characters were stoic? The truth is, regardless of what people say about the "strong, silent types", they still want feeling. Don't fall for critics that complain about your "emotions" when, really, what they're hoping you'd do is to just get off their backs, even when you've got legitimate cause.
2007-10-27 01:21:43 · answer #2 · answered by Scythian1950 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Emotional problems present themselves in a couple of different ways. You could feel like you cant get out of bed, you could stop being interested in things that used to interest you, you could stop eating and lose lots of weight. Or you could GAIN lots of weight. I would try to deal with general situational depression on your own, without any medical intervention. Once they put you on anti-depressants, they keep you on them forever. I know this sounds too simple but try getting more exercise. Your health will benefit, both mentally and physically, and once those endorphins kick in, you'll feel much better. It's cliche, but it is true.
If, however, you feel manic, like you can do anything, or are wildly happy and excited and then, later, sink into the doldrums or feel like nothing matters, then you could be bi-polar. At that point, you should seek treatment. Of course, if you ever feel like you might hurt yourself or anyone else, THEN its time to seek medical help, and fast! Good Luck! Feel Better!
2007-10-27 01:14:09 · answer #3 · answered by meowpuppy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Changes in behavior, loss of friends, more isolated from the outside world, if in school, bad grades. These would be common signs, there are other signs, but these came to mind at first.
2007-10-27 01:04:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talking to yourself in public
Screaming at people for no reason
Crying for no reason
Over eating
Under eating
Walking in front of a bus
2007-10-27 01:03:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
everyone has emotional problems
I suggest you get a nice long night of sleep and see what happens next
2007-10-27 01:01:31 · answer #6 · answered by mishkin 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋