Scientific researches show that at least 25% of the people suffer from mental and psychological problems. These problems range from mild anxiety to serious mental health issues like dementia and the like. Such issues could affect anyone at any point of time. So it is important to diagnose it in the early stages so as to ensure its cure. The key is to identify what are the warning signs. It is absolutely normal for all of us to feel low and stressed out at times. Such a feeling wears off in a short period of time. But if the feeling is more prolonged, then it is a matter of concern and you need to consult a physician. Some of the most common types of mental problems are often related to anxiety and depression. So you can definitely help to prevent anyone from going through the unnecessary suffering and trouble by recognizing the symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Some of the most common symptoms of anxiety are suffering from low moods, insomnia, sleeping too much, fatigue, loss in libido, changes in body weight, emotional swings, panic attacks, unable to think with a sane mind or take decisions, unable to relax or feel good and the like. All these symptoms and much more could mean that you are suffering from an acute case of depression or anxiety. At the same time, it is very essential for you to realize that you may be suffering from one or more of the aforementioned symptoms and still not be suffering from depression. It is only when these symptoms continue on a prolonged basis that they are a matter of concern and then, you need to consult a doctor. You could also show symptoms like finding it hard to go to work, preferring to live by yourself all the time, avoiding socializing with people. If such activities continue for a long time, you definitely need to take care.

Anxiety is usually a constant or nagging worry about something. It could be related to anything in your life – relationship, finance, job, family etc. In such a case, you may not be able to focus on your task or could be in a bad or irritable mood all the time or suffer from insomnia. The symptoms are many. You could be just plain nervous most of the time. It is important that you consult a physician when this anxiety happens due to no particular reason or happens over a prolonged period. Often, you may even suffer from panic attacks if you get extremely anxious. Panic attacks are scary because they can happen any time. Some of the physical symptoms of a panic attack is when you have trouble in breathing, chest pains, dizziness and the like. Often people feel they have this sever pain in their chest that they are going to die. People who suffer constantly from anxiety and panic attacks could be affected due to depression as well. When you are unable to carry on with your daily routine chores the way you always used to for days together, then you should know that something is wrong. In some cases, people are not even able to cope with the same tasks that they had been doing in the past. In such cases, you know it is time to seek medical help.