4 Signs That You May Need Professional Psychiatric Help

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While you as a human being are of course unique when compared to anyone else, this does not necessarily mean your general day-to-day behavior and thoughts should be markedly different from those around you. While it’s certainly fine to view the world in a different way from others, there may be times when your thoughts and actions start to impede your daily life or even put you at risk of physical harm. When this happens, it may be time for you to seek professional psychiatric help. If you believe this applies to you, here are four signs you may need to seek help. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, constant anxiety, nightmares, and flashbacks, or substance abuse, you may need expert help.

1. Suicidal Thoughts

While everyone occasionally feels depressed, it is not normal to be experiencing suicidal thoughts. Should you ever start feeling that suicide would be your best option, it is without a doubt time to seek professional psychiatric help, and as soon as possible. If you are experiencing such thoughts, always tell someone you trust so they can offer support during your struggles. Please remember that you have value and your life still matters. Please contact the suicide prevention lifeline if you are currently experiencing suicidal thoughts.

2. Constant Anxiety

Another sign you could use psychiatric help is if you experience constant anxiety. While it is perfectly normal to worry about certain things each day, having constant anxiety is not considered to be normal. In many cases, this can lead to or be caused by other issues such as depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or even phobias. If you have feelings of anxiousness that never seem to go away even when things are going well in your life, seek out the services of a skilled psychiatrist. They will be able to help you understand the root causes of your anxiety and seek out treatment.

3. Nightmares and Flashbacks

For many people who have suffered a recent trauma or military veterans who have returned from combat missions, nightmares and flashbacks are often a sign something is seriously wrong. In many cases, the nightmares and flashbacks are an indicator of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, more commonly known as PTSD. If PTSD has found its way into your life, you’ll need professional help to overcome it and be able to move forward with hope and optimism.

4. Drug or Alcohol Abuse

For many people who are dealing with issues of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other issues, drugs, and alcohol become an easy way to help numb the pain of past experiences. Unfortunately, this only exacerbates the problem and creates additional problems, such as addiction. If you find yourself coming home from work and immediately heading for the liquor cabinet, it’s time for you to make an appointment with a psychiatrist.

While you may feel as if the challenges ahead of you will be impossible to conquer, talking over things with a caring and knowledgeable psychiatrist can bring about many positive changes in your life. Take the time to get the help you need now.

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Brooke Chaplan is a freelance writer and blogger. She lives and works out of her home in Los Lunas, New Mexico. She loves the outdoors and spends most of her time hiking, biking, and gardening.

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