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When to See a Psychologist

There are individual differences in the way stress, anxiety and depression may manifest. Below are some common presentations. If you would like further information or would like to discuss your symptoms, please don't hesitate to contact Aptitude Psychology. 

1.
Emotional Signs

  • Persistent, pervasive and or heightened sadness, depression and or emptiness

  • Hopelessness, worthlessness or helplessness

  • Anger, agitation and or irritability

  • Grief and loss

  • Guilt and or shame

  • Anxiety and or fear

  • Emotional detachment, flatness and or numbness

  • Emotional sensitivity and reactivity

  • Rumination, worry and obsessive thinking

  • Difficulties focusing and or sustaining your attention

  • Memory deficits

  • Indecision

  • Racing thoughts and confusion

  • Unhelpful patterns of thinking and unrelenting standards

  • Delusions and or hallucinations

2.
Cognitions

3.
Physiological/Physical

  • Changes in physical appearance and levels of self-care.

  • Rapid heart rate or palpitations

  • Nervous perspiration

  • Nausea

  • Muscle tension and or soreness

  • Sleep issues

  • Appetite disturbance

  • Restlessness or agitation

  • Loss of energy or fatigue

  • Physical ailments without biological causes

  • Social withdrawal

  • Loss of interest and motivation

  • Loss of confidence

  • Reduced engagement in activities previously enjoyed

  • Increased use of drugs and or alcohol as a means of coping

  • Absenteeism and or reduced performance at school and or work

  • Deceased ability to manage activities of daily living.

  •  Increased reactivity

4.
Behavioural

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