Happy St. Patrick’s Day. It might be the perfect day to ask yourself: Do these symptoms in yourself or a loved one sound familiar?
- Feeling burned out.
- Experiencing chronic or frequent anxiety and/or insomnia.
- Losing interest in activities that used to bring pleasure.
- Increased drinking, overeating, and/or over-the-counter drug use.
- Having unexpected outbursts of anger or frustration.
- A pervasive sense of hopelessness or listlessness.
An international pandemic can threaten anyone’s mental health. And, just as it’s darkest before the dawn, the strain can prove most challenging when there’s a potential end in sight.
If you or a loved one is regularly experiencing the symptoms described above, I urge you to consult your physician and/or a mental health professional. Counselors and therapists are extra busy nowadays, sometimes scheduling appointments weeks or even months in advance, so don’t wait until a crisis hits. Invest in your mental health now.
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