Signs of possible mental disorders

October 29, 2011 at 2:35AM

SIGNS OF POSSIBLE MENTAL DISORDERS

•Feeling very sad or withdrawn for more than two weeks.

•Seriously trying to harm or kill yourself, or making

plans to do so.

•Sudden overwhelming fear for no reason, sometimes

with a racing heart or fast breathing.

•Involvement in many fights, using a weapon, or wanting

to badly hurt others.

•Severe out-of-control behavior that can hurt yourself

or others.

•Not eating, throwing up, or using laxatives to make

yourself lose weight.

•Intense worries or fears that get in the way of your daily activities.

•Extreme difficulty in concentrating or staying still that puts you in physical danger or causes school failure.

•Repeated use of drugs or alcohol.

•Severe mood swings that cause problems in relationships.

•Drastic changes in your behavior or personality.

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