Stress and happiness or lack thereof are as important as physical health but people do not pay as much attention to them.  Emotional distress is something millions of people go through without ever turning to a specialist, either because they failed to notice the problem, or they did not know where to start. Sometimes people cannot handle some problems themselves and need to turn to a psychologist, resulting in a better life, explanations, healing, and tools. Here are some common signs that indicate it might be time to seek professional psychological support:

1. Preoccupation With Death or Suicidal Thoughts

It becomes worrisome if you have had low mood, Feeling sad or hopeless for weeks or months. These emotions may be symptoms of underlying conditions such as depression and these can well be controlled with the help of a psychologist.

2. Excessive Anxiety or Worry

Normal stress can be expected from time to time while anxiety disorder or irrational fear is bound to affect your normal functioning. If you are anxious most of the time, have panic attacks, or cannot control your thoughts, medical help will allow managing these problems.

3. Difficulty Managing Anger

There are a lot of negative effects which are associated with anger such as the loss of friends and an emotional breakdown, for instance, you are always angry, easily annoyed,d or unable to control your anger. A psychologist can assist with discovering individual stimuli and paths to improved ways of reacting to emotions.

4. Traumatic Experiences

Of course, most people are alive after a crash, after abuse, after the death of their beloved, but inside there is always a wound that does not heal. If you can't get over it or if the trauma you have undergone starts to impact your daily life in some way, then you should seek therapy.

5. Strained Relationships

If there are ongoing fights or problems in your interpersonal or workplace connections, it may be a sign that other issues are present. It can be important to seek help through relationship counseling or participate in individual therapy to find out the causes and positive ways to handle them.

6. Substance Use or Addiction

Using alcohol, drugs or other things to mask emotions is a sure sign that there is more going on. Psychologists focus on treating substance dependence and the issues that all result in a person's loss of control over his/her life.

7. Changes in Sleep or Appetite

That is, a relationship between sleep disturbances or significant changes in eating habits and emotional distress can be assumed. If one can't sleep or notices any major shift in his/her behavior and weight voluntarily, he/she should seek help from a specialist.

8. No desire to do tasks

The inability to get motivated to do something you used to love as a hobby, or work, or loss of interest in social events may be due to burnout or depression. Jes Adler Rommen, in Therapy: The Art of Change with Couples, Children, and Families, points out that therapy can make individuals interested in life again.

It is encouraging that people realize when they require assistance and this is not a sign of weakness at all. One in four people will suffer from a mental health issue at some time in their lives, which proves that getting help is the most beneficial thing for everyone. If anyone feels like this or you know somebody who feels like this, then seek help from a professional.

At Iluka Medical, the mental aspect is something that is very important to us. Our team of experienced psychologists provides individualized, evidence-based, caring, support through the many difficulties life throws at you. Be the first to register with us: make an appointment today. Your mental health matters.