TYPES OF MENTAL ILLNESSES AND COMMON SYMPTOMS

 

There are various types of mental illnesses which people suffer from, sometimes showing symptoms, sometimes not.

Here is the list of the mental illnesses and some of their symptoms.

Also it is my humble request to all the readers, if you feel you are showing any of such symptoms mentioned below  please don't be stressed that you might be suffering from that illness. It might be a mere coincidence. Also simultaneously you should not ignore those and definitely seek help from a friend, family or a therapist if needed.

•   Anxiety disorder: Excessive fear and dread.  Eg. Phobias

 

•   Mood disorders: persistent mood swings or persistent feelings that interfere with daily life. Eg. Depression, bipolar disorder

 

•   Psychotic disorders: disordered thinking. Eg. Schizophrenia

•   Eating disorders: extreme emotional attitude towards food. Eg. Bulimia, anorexia.

•   Impulse disorders: unable to resist urges. Eg. Kleptomania, pyromania, gambling.

 

•   Personality disorders: extreme inflexible personality traits. Eg. Anti-social disorder, OCD.

 

•   Post-traumatic stress: persistent, frightening memories leading to emotional numbness.

•   Gender dysphoria

•   Neurocognitive disorders: These disorders are characterized by an acquired decrease in cognitive function. In addition to Alzheimer's disease, other conditions in this category include Huntington's disease, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and neurocognitive issues due to HIV infection.

•   Neurodevelopmental disorders: These disorders typically manifest early in development, often before a child enters grade school. They are characterized by impairments of personal, social, academic, or occupational functioning. Examples include attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, and learning and intellectual disabilities.

•   Sexual dysfunctions: This heterogeneous group of disorders is characterized by a person's inability to fully engage in or experience sexual pleasure. Some of the most common sexual dysfunctions include female orgasmic disorder, erectile disorder, female sexual interest/arousal disorder and delayed ejaculation.

•   Sleep-wake disorders: There are several different types of sleep-wake disorders and all involve problems falling asleep or staying awake at desired or socially appropriate times. These disorders are characterized by misalignment of circadian rhythms with the surrounding environment or abnormalities of the circadian system itself. Common sleep-wake disorders include insomnia and narcolepsy.

•   Substance-related and addictive disorders

SYMPTOMS:-

Each disorder has its own set of symptoms which can vary greatly in severity, but common signs of mental illness in adults and adolescents can include:

• Excessive fear or uneasiness: Feeling afraid, anxious, nervous, or panicked.
• Mood changes: Deep sadness, inability to express joy, indifference to situations, feelings of hopelessness, laughter at inappropriate times for no apparent reason, or thoughts of suicide.
• Problems thinking: Inability to concentrate or problems with memory or logical thoughts and speech that are hard to explain.
• Sleep or appetite changes: Sleeping and eating dramatically more or less than usual, noticeable and rapid weight gain or loss.
• Withdrawal: Sitting and doing nothing for long periods of time or dropping out of previously enjoyed activities.