These days we seem to live with continuous anxiety, and many of us think it’s the “new normal.” Are you constantly down? In the course of a week, how many days are good days vs not so good? If you are sad or depressed most days, maybe you should find out why and get some help. When is it time to call Foresight?
Prolonged Sadness
Someone who wakes up every morning feeling sad or depressed might need some professional help. Is sadness preventing you from normal activities or socializing? Is it causing you to miss work or school? Is it affecting your relationships or caring for your children? If you know someone like this, don’t be reticent. Suggest they get help. If it’s you, follow your own advice.
When Stress Dominates Your Life
There are many legitimate reasons for stress in today’s world. Recovering from isolation during the pandemic, inflation making money issues a daily problem, crises in the world and in our communities, and so much more can all trigger stress.
Most people have some level of stress in their daily life, but they carry on. They go to work, do their job, raise their family, and have found a way to cope. Others are stuck in stress. Some can’t even get out of bed. Others still are paralyzed and see no future, have no will to move forward, and just give up. If this is you , don’t drown in the stress. Seek help.
Out of Control Mood Swings
One minute you are feeling OK, and the next you are angry and irritated. If you find yourself going back and forth from euphoria to depression, it’s time to act. This isn’t normal behavior.
If you are experiencing any of the above, it’s time to reach out to the Foresight Team.
Some Signs You May Need Therapy
- If you continuously feel overwhelmed and think you can’t do it all. This type of anxiety can affect your physical health.
- Always feeling fatigued, but there is no real medical issue.
- Feeling apathetic and losing all interest in life, friends, your job, and activities you once loved.
- Feeling so lost, you are having thoughts about harming yourself.
If you’re experiencing any or all of the above signs, contact Foresight, so we can support you on your path to well-being. Your mental health matters.
