Emotional ill health can be the result of many underlying causes and some may even be because of physical problems. Even food allergies or reactions can cause an emotional upheaval. Deficiency in vitamins and minerals or even hormonal imbalances can create emotional disturbances. Depression can arise due to low levels of magnesium in the body. Incidences like sexual abuse in childhood can surface many years later and cause havoc in one's emotional life. Most often, we are ashamed to even acknowledge the fact that we are emotionally disturbed as there is a social stigma attached to such conditions. So we tend to put them on the back burner which only compounds the matter.

Here then are a few common symptoms that you can go through and check for yourself if you are affected with any emotional illnesses.

• Do you have a general apathy and disinterest in everything around you?
• Are you frequently depressed?
• Do you get irritated very often?
• Do you feel lethargic even early in the morning?
• Do you suffer from frequent anxiety and nervousness?
• Do you experience anger and resentment often?
• Do you indulge in self pity?
• Do you tend to blame others for your shortcomings?
• Are you a 'whiner'?
• Do you experience extreme levels of fear and anxiety?
• Are you unable to be focused?
• Do you feel as if you are not grounded?
• Do you lack stability in your emotions?
• Do you have extreme mood swings?
• Do you act on impulse in a compulsive manner?
• Do you need constant change in your life ' whether it is work, home or even friends?
• Are you prone to quick anger?
• Are you in any way abusive?
• Do you throw temper tantrums?
• Do you feel very intensely though the situation does not demand it?
• Are you highly reactive?
• Are you unable to understand your own behaviour?
• D you get emotional when discussing personal problems?
• Are you in the habit of hearing 'voices'?

These then are a few common symptoms of a person with emotional disturbances. Check out carefully if you have any of these on a regular basis and also the intensity of each symptom. Take your time and analyse carefully. Do not hesitate to go for help if you find that you need emotional counseling as most of these emotions may have been repressed in you until your introspection has revealed their existence deep in your mind.

These are but a few pointers to help in your self analysis and should in no way be construed as final medical advice.

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