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Mental Illness Symptoms

If you recognize symptoms of mental health issues like anxiety and depression in yourself or others, the NMMC Behavioral Health Center can help.

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When life gets too much to handle, we can help.

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You Are Not Alone

Our psychiatrists and other mental health professionals develop a treatment plan based on the severity of your condition and the ability to participate in group discussion and activities.

Mental illness is often considered shameful, even by people who know someone who has been diagnosed with it or who have been diagnosed themselves. The belief that most mental illnesses are the result of character flaws and personality defects may hinder someone from seeking treatment.

We must debunk these myths and misconceptions. People who suffer from mental illness should not be ashamed.

Mental illness is very common, and effective treatments are available. Learn to recognize the symptoms.

Recognizing Anxiety

Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized these symptoms:

Trembling, twitching or feeling shaky
Muscle tension, ache or soreness
Restlessness and tiring easily
Shortness of breath or “smothering” sensations
Rapid heartbeat; sweating or cold clammy hands
Dry mouth, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea or other abdominal distress
Hot flashes or chills; trouble swallowing or “lump” in throat
Feeling keyed up or on edge; easily startled
Difficulty concentrating; difficulty falling or staying asleep
General irritability

Recognizing Depression

There is a difference between “feeling blue” and clinical depression. If any of these symptoms occur frequently, or persist for more than a week, depression is a strong possibility: