Life Circumstances
Partner Problems
Loss/change of job
Family conflicts
Medical issues
Job stress
Divorce
Spiritual struggles
Ill family member
Depression
Feeling Blue
Down
Irritable
Sleep Problems
Weight loss or gain
Fatigue
Worthlessness
Guilt
Thoughts of death
Anxiety
Worry
Restlessness
Fatigued
Difficulty concentrating
Irritability
Muscle Tension
Sleep Problems
Panic
Sweating
Heart Pounding
Trembling and shaking
Shortness of breath
Feelings of choking
Chest pain or discomfort
Nausea
Dizziness
Chills or heat sensation
Numbness
Derealization
Fear of losing control
Fear of dying
Trauma
Intrusive Memories
Frightening Dreams, Sleep Problems
Flashbacks
Exposure Distress
Physical reactions to triggers
Avoidance
Impaired memory, Trouble concentrating
Negativity, Blaming
Down, Angry, Irritable or Aggressive
Detachment, Decreased Participation
Inability to feel positive emotions
Reckless
On edge or keyed up, Easily startled
Depression/Mania
Overly Confident
Decreased need for sleep
More talkative that usual
Racing Thoughts
Distracted
Increased goal directed behaviors
Excessive involvement in high risk activities
Attention Problems
Makes careless mistakes
Difficulty staying focused
Mind elsewhere – not listening
Struggles to finish
Difficulty organizing
Loses things
Easily Distracted
Forgetful
Hyperactivity
Fidgets and squirms
Leaves seat
Runs and climbs
Can’t be quiet
Talks excessively
Blurts
Difficulty waiting turn
Interrupts
Attachment Disorder
Does not seek comfort from others
Little emotion or feeling
Little positive emotion
Episodes of unexplained irritability, sadness or fearfulness
History of inconsistent caregiving
Disruptive Mood
Yell
Hit
Punch
Bite
Break things
Over reaction to trigger
Irritable
Angry
Sad
MENTAL HEALTH BLOG
Oakwoods Center
“Worry pretends to be necessary but serves no useful purpose”
– Eckhart Tolle