My husband once noticed that I started talking a lot. A psychiatrist friend opened my eyes to the cause.

No matter how well health care develops in our country, the topic of mental illness remains somewhat taboo. It always seems that a person who has crossed the line of mental health has nothing to do with healthy people and has never had. Perhaps this attitude to psychiatrists and psychologists originates in the Soviet period of the development of medicine, when hospitals were not only health resorts, but also correctional institutions.




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Times are changing, people a few decades ago entered the era of computerization, and since then life goes, and its pace is growing. Advertising is improving, film editing techniques are developing, transport is accelerating. All this affects the person - his mental healthReason and choice are under extreme pressure.

A healthy reaction of the body exposed to stress becomes a violation of functioning. A person earns nervous breakdowns, he loses productivity and excellent mood. Today's edition. "Site" I've gathered for you some important signs of impending mental illness that you can recognize for yourself.



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Warning a skeptical attitude, we assure you that there is nothing to be ashamed of. Mental health The human being needs support and adjustment just like the physical. The help of a professional, talking with friends - some of this can help you. Maybe you'd like to drop everything for a week and walk around the city parks all alone. Everyone finds the right method for themselves.

Symptoms of bipolar disorder

1. Elevated mood
   We're not talking about joy. It's more of an unhealthy excitement that doesn't want to subside. You have already taken a shower, and you have gone to bed, and excitement does not allow you to either fall asleep or relax.
   
   
   
   
2. Insomnia with low fatigue
   Constant tension does not give you a good sleep, but you do not feel tired or exhausted. You always want to go somewhere and do something. nightless You're in the kitchen or reading books.
   
   
   
   
3. An endless stream of thoughts
   There's an endless carousel in your head. And these are not the productive ideas that designers and writers dream of. You literally vomit and drag in all directions an incredible number of disorganized thoughts, from which there is no salvation even at night.
   
   
   
   
4. Constant chatter
   You talk a lot and you can't stop. You hang on the ears of friends and colleagues, you tire your husband, neighbor and even the waiter in the cafe. At the same time, you understand that monologues in your life have become a lot, and phone bills are growing from month to month, but you can not do anything.
   
   
   
   
5. Desire to take risks
   You used to be careful and cautious, but things have been going wrong lately. You communicate with strangers much more freely, you are relaxed and somewhat ready for casual connections. Making rash decisions that affect your life, career and family relationships doesn’t bother you, but rather excites you – you’re interested in making and seeing what happens.
   
   
   
   
6. Increased self-esteem
   High self-esteem is not always considered positive. If lately you think about yourself in an overly cheerful and positive way and evaluate your appearance, skills and mentality Inadequate, this is a serious reason to be wary. We’re not talking about things where there’s really something to be happy about. Here we are talking about unreasonably elevated mood.
   
   
   
   
7. Innate predisposition
   There are families in which there is a continuity of mental illness and a predisposition to them. Things like manic-depressive psychosis, bipolar disorder, and others mental illnessIt is transmitted through both the maternal and paternal lines. Pay attention to the medical history of your family.
   
   
   
   

Sometimes without the help of an outsider and simple psychological tests that help determine the presence of a disorder, it is almost impossible to understand that something is wrong with you. You live in your body and with your mind and you change every day without paying attention to these minor changes. But as time passes, the accumulation effect kicks in – people who haven’t seen you in a long time can’t get used to your new behavior.



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Never hesitate to ask for help if you feel you need it. You can always make an appointment with a psychologist or put a blank sheet of paper in front of you and write down all the changes that have happened to you in recent months. In our troubled times, you need to pay attention to yourself and take care of your health first.