A guide to how you feel

Symptoms

Learn which changes are worth noticing and when a professional consultation may help.

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Symptoms and changes in wellbeing

Choose a symptom to learn how it may present and when to seek support.

Emotional symptoms

Changes in mood, feelings and emotional responses.

Depressed mood Persistent sadness Anhedonia — nothing feels enjoyable Apathy Lack of motivation Emotional numbness Feelings of hopelessness Feelings of guilt Feelings of worthlessness Irritability Anxiety with depression Tearfulness

Reduced energy and activity

Fatigue and reduced initiative or usual activity.

Persistent fatigue Lack of energy Difficulty getting out of bed Psychomotor slowing Reduced activity Social isolation Loss of interest in usual activities

Sleep problems

Changes in falling asleep, sleep duration or sleep quality.

Insomnia Difficulty falling asleep Frequent night awakenings Early morning awakening Light sleep Excessive sleepiness Prolonged sleep Unrefreshing sleep

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Cognitive symptoms

Changes in attention, memory, thinking and decision-making.

Concentration problems Memory problems Distractibility Slowed thinking Difficulty making decisions Intrusive negative thoughts Negative view of the future

Appetite and weight

Noticeable changes in eating patterns or body weight.

Loss of appetite Increased appetite Overeating Weight loss Weight gain

Physical symptoms

Bodily sensations that may accompany emotional difficulties.

Headache Body pain Psychosomatic pain Digestive problems Muscle tension Physical weakness Reduced libido

Crisis symptoms

Signs of severe emotional distress that require prompt support.

Thoughts of death Suicidal thoughts Not wanting to live Thoughts of self-harm