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Loosing normal ability to reason and be self productive is part of mental illness.
Symptoms
- self-destructive actions
- abuse of alcohol of other drugs
- withdrawal or distrust of friends and family
- short temper and argumentative
- loss of interest in daily activities
- inability to concentrate
- glazed or faraway stare and/or bizarre posturing
- decline in academic, athletic or job performance
- deterioration of personal appearance and hygiene
- inappropriate dressing for weather or occasion
- excessive changes in sleeping or wakefulness
- excessive changes in appetite--too little or too much
- excessive seeking of approval
- excessive writing of nonsensical or disconnected thoughts and words
- rapid, loud, disorganized speech
- boundless energy, enthusiasm, and need for activity
- impulsive and/or erratic behavior
Perception - extreme or unusual sensitivity to light/colors/noise believing his or her thoughts are controlled by others
- fear of touching or being touched by others or things
- changed sense of self (believing body parts are diseased, detached, hanging, etc.)
- sense of body boundaries deteriorating
- hallucinations: either auditory (hearing voices) and/or visual (seeing something that is non-existent)
- certain clothing having unusual meaning
Emotions/Feelings/Thoughts
- extreme anxiety over the smallest things
- recurring attacks of panic or anxiety
- extreme guilt over "past sins" or bad conduct
- extreme pessimism and/of unceasing depression
- rapid switch to severe depression
- extremely low self-esteem
- inability to express or feel any emotion
- loss of motivation
- poor concentration
- suicidal thoughts
- paranoia towards everyone and everything
- delusions of power/wealth/knowledge
- grandiose ideas
- poor reasoning, memory, and judgment
- exaggerated, blunted or inappropriate emotional response (laugh/cry)
What else can I help you with?
How do you prove a mother is mentally ill?
The only way to prove to others that anyone is mentally ill is to have that person examined by qualified medical people. Sometimes they will confirm your belief that the person is mentally ill, but sometimes they will tell you that you are wrong.
Mentally ill or depressed patient?
Mentally ill or depressed patient?"
When was Artistry of the Mentally Ill created?
Artistry of the Mentally Ill was created in 1922.
What kind of medications are given to the mentally ill?
usually, the kind that keep you mentally ill
What is the difference guilty but mentally ill as a verdict?
The pupose of the "guilty but mentally ill" verdict is to
Why does your husband want to believe you are mentally ill?
because he is mentally ill and he doesnt want to be alone in his illness. you should join him and be a happy mentally ill couple :) <3
How can you tell if somebody is mentally ill?
usually its rather obvious from symptoms and behavior, but leave it up to doctor.
Will doctors think of you as mentally ill if you tell them you're certain someone has put a spell on you?
What do you think? (Of course!)
Persons who crusaded for humane treatment of the mentally ill waswere?
Dorthea Dix was a very influential crusader for humane treatment of the mentally ill. She became a champion for the treatment of the mentally ill when she visited a jail and was appalled at the conditions the mentally ill women suffered.
Would a drunk driver be viewed as mentally ill?
Not always. Being charged once or twice would not be viewed as mentally ill, but a large amount of DUI charges may be viewed as mentally ill, depending on the case.but then again it depends on your definition of mentally ill.
How do you tell your dog's mentally challenged?
Its obvious: He runs in circles, chases his tail, when you say "Fetch!", he runs away from the ball. These are all signs of a mentally ill dog.
Traditional psychiatric treatment is the best for the mentally ill.?
Traditional psychiatric treatment is the best for the mentally ill.
