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Thanks for the suggestion! 10 00:00:40,354 --> 00:00:42,354 Now, lets get started. 11 00:00:42,960 --> 00:00:46,160 Have you been wondering if your mental health is possibly getting worse? 12 00:00:46,800 --> 00:00:50,640 Mental health, just like physical health, affects everyone whether you are suffering 13 00:00:50,640 --> 00:00:55,440 from a mental illness or not. Your mental and emotional health can fluctuate from time to time 14 00:00:55,440 --> 00:01:00,239 depending on the stresses going on in your life. So, it’s always a good idea to 15 00:01:00,240 --> 00:01:04,480 check in with yourself and try to gauge the direction your mental health is going in. 16 00:01:04,480 --> 00:01:08,400 With that said, here are ten signs that your mental health is getting worse. 17 00:01:09,440 --> 00:01:12,240 NUMBER ONE. You’re losing interest in the little things. 18 00:01:12,240 --> 00:01:17,839 Do your favorite activities suddenly seem meh to you? If you’ve started to lose excitement for 19 00:01:17,840 --> 00:01:22,160 life’s little things, then this is a sign that your mental health might not be at its best. 20 00:01:22,160 --> 00:01:25,920 You might be feeling this way because of an overload of stress in your life, 21 00:01:25,920 --> 00:01:29,600 or you’re feeling overwhelmed with all of your responsibilities and to-do lists. 22 00:01:30,160 --> 00:01:35,119 When you lose interest and don’t enjoy the hobbies and activities that you once did, this could also 23 00:01:35,120 --> 00:01:40,400 be a warning sign of depression. If you think this could be what's happening to you, know that you 24 00:01:40,400 --> 00:01:44,880 are not alone, and that help is just around the corner. Talk with a trusted friend or a family 25 00:01:44,880 --> 00:01:49,039 member, or a mental health professional to get the help you need to navigate these troubling times. 26 00:01:49,840 --> 00:01:52,240 NUMBER TWO. You get overwhelmed easier. 27 00:01:52,240 --> 00:01:55,520 Do you find that you’ve been getting overwhelmed more often than normal? 28 00:01:55,520 --> 00:01:59,520 When you have a to-do list for two or three tasks, does it feel more like 29 00:01:59,520 --> 00:02:04,560 you have ten things to do? When you start to get overwhelmed easily with everyday things, 30 00:02:04,560 --> 00:02:10,080 this could be a sign of worsening mental health. According to Psychotherapist, Sheri Jacobson, 31 00:02:10,080 --> 00:02:15,040 feeling mentally overwhelmed could be an internal reaction to excessive outside stress. To help 32 00:02:15,040 --> 00:02:20,000 cope with this overwhelming feeling, you can journal, meditate, or practice mindfulness. 33 00:02:21,040 --> 00:02:23,760 NUMBER THREE. You don’t feel like socializing that much anymore. 34 00:02:24,320 --> 00:02:27,680 Does it feel more exhausting to interact with people nowadays? 35 00:02:27,680 --> 00:02:31,680 Regardless of whether you’re an introvert, extrovert, or somewhere in between, 36 00:02:31,680 --> 00:02:35,200 we all have a standard comfort level when it comes to social interaction. 37 00:02:35,200 --> 00:02:40,239 If you feel yourself slipping below your comfort level, pay attention to this. Remember that 38 00:02:40,240 --> 00:02:44,560 even if it doesn’t feel that way at the moment, interacting with people can help boost your mood! 39 00:02:45,604 --> 00:02:51,632 We want to mention that we’re happy to have skillshare as a sponsor today because they really promote the idea of a self-made you. 40 00:02:52,458 --> 00:02:56,499 Are you planning to learn a new skill, perhaps on illustration, animation, or writing? 41 00:02:57,444 --> 00:03:01,042 It would be great if everything you need is all in one place, right? 42 00:03:01,042 --> 00:03:07,098 Well, Skillshare has thousands of catered courses across all kinds of topics like design, business, tech, and more. 43 00:03:08,043 --> 00:03:10,000 There is truly something for everyone. 44 00:03:10,782 --> 00:03:14,211 Skillshare has a great intro class on animation that we really recommend. 45 00:03:15,040 --> 00:03:22,367 The course is called “Creativity Unleashed: Discover, Hone, and Share Your Voice Online” by Johannes Fast. 46 00:03:23,200 --> 00:03:27,881 If any of you are interested in learning basic animation, I recommend you go check it out in the link below! 47 00:03:28,620 --> 00:03:32,110 The first 1000 people will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium 48 00:03:32,110 --> 00:03:34,068 and after that, it’s only around $10 a month. 49 00:03:34,721 --> 00:03:37,325 Let us know what Skillshare courses you’re taking in the comments below. 50 00:03:39,680 --> 00:03:42,240 FOUR. You don’t have a consistent sleep schedule. 51 00:03:43,040 --> 00:03:47,760 Have you developed a seemingly random sleep schedule? Despite wanting to get up at a certain 52 00:03:47,760 --> 00:03:52,320 time in the morning, do you wind up sleeping all day? When you have an irregular sleep schedule, 53 00:03:52,320 --> 00:03:56,320 this could signify increased stress in your life and a decline in your mental health. 54 00:03:56,320 --> 00:04:00,160 If you're struggling to regulate your sleep, you can try setting up a routine to wake up 55 00:04:00,160 --> 00:04:03,440 and go to bed at the same time every day. This will get your body back into 56 00:04:03,440 --> 00:04:07,920 its regular rhythm of sleep and wake cycles, therefore no longer causing sleep disturbance. 57 00:04:09,040 --> 00:04:11,120 FIVE. You always feel drained. 58 00:04:11,840 --> 00:04:16,800 Despite getting enough sleep and eating well, do you constantly feel exhausted or drained? 59 00:04:16,800 --> 00:04:21,519 According to Healthline, mental exhaustion can set in when you are under long-term stress 60 00:04:21,519 --> 00:04:25,280 and this type of exhaustion can make it feel like you are trying to move up a mountain. 61 00:04:25,840 --> 00:04:31,599 More than just feeling tired, when you are this drained and constantly exhausted, you might 62 00:04:31,600 --> 00:04:37,280 struggle to get anything done. Healthline suggests practicing gratitude, relaxation, 63 00:04:37,280 --> 00:04:41,280 and yoga, as well as talking to a mental health professional to provide medication 64 00:04:41,280 --> 00:04:46,000 for you if it’s needed. Treatment plans will look different for everyone, but regardless, 65 00:04:46,000 --> 00:04:50,400 there is a way that will work best for you to help pull yourself out of this state of exhaustion. 66 00:04:51,280 --> 00:04:53,919 SIX. Your anxiety seems to be increasing. 67 00:04:54,640 --> 00:04:59,039 Do you wake up in the morning with a crushing sense of anxiety that stays with you all day? 68 00:04:59,600 --> 00:05:04,400 Does this anxiety cast a cloud over your daily activities? Worsening anxiety can 69 00:05:04,400 --> 00:05:08,960 often coincide with worsening mental health. Anxiety affects us all, whether or not you 70 00:05:08,960 --> 00:05:13,039 happen to suffer from a particular anxiety disorder. It’s important to monitor your 71 00:05:13,040 --> 00:05:17,440 anxiety levels because a noticeable change can tell you a lot about your mental health. 72 00:05:17,440 --> 00:05:22,719 Anxiety is a response to stress and it can cause a variety of psychological and physical symptoms. 73 00:05:23,360 --> 00:05:27,600 When you feel overly anxious, you might notice that your heart rate speeds up 74 00:05:27,600 --> 00:05:31,120 and your breathing rate increases, and you might experience a bout of nausea 75 00:05:32,240 --> 00:05:35,360 SEVEN. You feel mentally and emotionally scattered. 76 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:39,520 Do you feel like there are so many things happening around you, but you can’t focus 77 00:05:39,520 --> 00:05:45,200 on any of them? If so, you’re not alone. From time to time, it’s normal to feel this way, 78 00:05:45,200 --> 00:05:48,560 especially when you are going through higher amounts of stress. However, 79 00:05:48,560 --> 00:05:52,560 if you are feeling scattered and like things are spinning out of control, this could be a sign that 80 00:05:52,560 --> 00:05:58,560 your mental health is under strain. According to Psychologist Rick Hanson from Psychology Today, 81 00:05:58,560 --> 00:06:03,280 you probably feel scattered because you are struggling to find your center. This means that in 82 00:06:03,280 --> 00:06:08,479 order for your brain to feel more organized, you need to feel at peace within yourself. Practicing 83 00:06:08,480 --> 00:06:13,760 mindfulness, such as yoga and meditation, are great places to start on the road to inner peace. 84 00:06:14,800 --> 00:06:17,520 EIGHT. You can’t seem to pay attention. 85 00:06:17,520 --> 00:06:19,840 Do you have a harder time focusing and staying on task? 86 00:06:20,560 --> 00:06:25,520 When you’re reading, is it hard to comprehend? Do you have to reread the same passage 87 00:06:25,520 --> 00:06:31,760 over and over again? Though it could relate to potential psychological disorders such as ADHD, 88 00:06:31,760 --> 00:06:37,440 depression, or anxiety, it is also likely that a lack of focus can be due to stress or poor 89 00:06:37,440 --> 00:06:43,920 self-care. It can be frustrating to start losing focus so frequently and those feelings are valid 90 00:06:43,920 --> 00:06:49,440 and normal. Remember to take care of yourself and, as you recover, know that help is available. 91 00:06:50,400 --> 00:06:53,039 NINE. You might be struggling with your impulse control. 92 00:06:53,680 --> 00:06:58,320 Are you acting more on impulse? Are you possibly indulging in things you shouldn’t? 93 00:06:58,960 --> 00:07:04,320 Whether it’s retail therapy, or binging all of your shows, or playing video games for hours, 94 00:07:04,880 --> 00:07:10,159 when you act more on impulse like this, it can signify worsening mental health. You 95 00:07:10,160 --> 00:07:13,120 might pick up some unhealthy habits as a way to cope with life stress, 96 00:07:14,000 --> 00:07:17,360 fulfill yourself, or distract yourself from a major issue going on in your life. 97 00:07:18,080 --> 00:07:22,960 Journaling, mindfulness, and therapy are great ways to start uncovering some of these issues! 98 00:07:23,600 --> 00:07:26,320 TEN. You are struggling to feel grounded. 99 00:07:27,040 --> 00:07:31,360 Similar to feeling centered, when you are grounded, you are feeling confident 100 00:07:31,360 --> 00:07:37,840 and balanced within yourself. According to Irene Langeveld, an energy worker, and meditation coach, 101 00:07:37,840 --> 00:07:43,119 grounding starts with the root chakra at the base of the spine, known to help you feel secure. 102 00:07:43,760 --> 00:07:47,360 Activities that connect your body with the world around you– such as hiking, 103 00:07:47,360 --> 00:07:52,080 meditating, or walking outside –are all great ways to help you find your sense of grounding! 104 00:07:52,080 --> 00:07:55,680 Can you relate to any of these points made in this video? Do you think your mental health 105 00:07:55,680 --> 00:07:59,760 could be slipping? If so, know that there is help you can reach out to. 106 00:08:00,320 --> 00:08:05,040 You can talk to a trusted friend, family member, or a mental health therapist for support. 107 00:08:05,040 --> 00:08:09,120 Please like and share this video if it helped you and you think it can help someone else, too! 108 00:08:09,120 --> 00:08:12,880 The studies and references used are listed in the description below. Don’t forget to 109 00:08:12,880 --> 00:08:25,840 hit the subscribe button for more Psych2Go videos. Thank you for watching! We’ll see you next time! 110 00:08:25,840 --> 00:08:26,592 Video by Psych2go.