DEPRESSION:
-Depression is a serious problem that impacts every aspect of a teen’s life.


SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION IN TEENS

-Sadness or hopelessness
-Irritability, anger, or hostility
-Tearfulness or frequent crying
-Withdrawal from friends and family
-Loss of interest in activities
-Changes in eating and sleeping habits
-Restlessness and agitation
-Feelings of worthlessness and guilt
-Lack of enthusiasm and motivation
-Fatigue or lack of energy
-Difficulty concentrating
-Thoughts of death or suicide

Go to this website to learn more:
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/depression_teen.htm



Stress:
-Stress is a psychological and physiological response to events that upset our personal balance in some way.


STRESS WARNING SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

Cognitive Symptoms
-Memory problems
-Indecisiveness
-Inability to concentrate
-Trouble thinking clearly
-Poor judgment
-Seeing only the negative
-Anxious or racing thoughts
-Constant worrying
-Loss of objectivity
-Fearful anticipation

Emotional Symptoms
-Moodiness
-Agitation
-Restlessness
-Short temper
-Irritability, impatience
-Inability to relax
-Feeling tense and “on edge”
-Feeling overwhelmed
-Sense of loneliness and isolation
-Depression or general unhappiness

Physical Symptoms
-Headaches or backaches
-Muscle tension and stiffness
-Diarrhea or constipation
-Nausea, dizziness
-Insomnia
-Chest pain, rapid heartbeat
-Weight gain or loss
-Skin breakouts (hives, eczema)
-Loss of sex drive
-Frequent colds

Behavioral Symptoms
-Eating more or less
-Sleeping too much or too little
-Isolating yourself from others
-Procrastination, neglecting responsibilities
-Using alcohol, cigarettes, or drugs to relax
-Nervous habits (e.g. nail biting, pacing)
-Teeth grinding or jaw clenching
-Overdoing activities (e.g. exercising, shopping)
-Overreacting to unexpected problems
-Picking fights with others


External Causes of Stress:
-Environmental stressors
-Family and relationship stressors
-Work stressors
-Social stressors

Internal cause of Stress:
-Uncertainty or worries
-Pessimistic attitude
-Self-criticism
-Unrealistic expectations or beliefs
-Perfectionism
-Low self-esteem
-Excessive or unexpressed anger
-Lack of assertiveness

Go to this website to know more:
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/stress_signs.htm


Physical symptoms related to long term stress:

-Body aches and pains including back pain
-Chest pain and irregular heartbeat
-Change in appetite
-Chronic fatigue
-Immune system suppression
-Hair loss
-High blood pressure
-Heart attack
-Increase or decrease in weight
-Insomnia
-Illnesses such as: Asthma, Arthritis, Cold virus (frequent cases), Digestive disorders (IE ulcers), -Periodontal disease, Jaw pain
-Migraine
-Reproductive issues such as a missed menstruation cycle
-Sexual disorder
-Skin problems


Am i nuts?
Still i cannot find out what im suffering from..
Long term stress?
Depression?
Stress?

Dont know.
im just too tired already.
too tired to do anything.
but i think i should just tell myself:
"No matter what happens,always think positive"


~ends~

` C.laudia S.L.Y.X
` 16;22nd July
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