5 Signs You're Battling Mental Illness

Mental illness can be harder to identify than physical illness. It’s possible to sink deeper into unhealthy habits and ways of thinking that are harmful to your mental health, …without even realizing it. Learning about the signs that you may be struggling with your mental health may help you want to seek out professional help sooner and find healthy ways to feel happier and healthier. So, here are a few signs you’re battling mental illness.

DISCLAIMER: This video is for informative purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. Please reach out to a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional if you are struggling.

Writer: Paula C
Script Editor: Michal Mitchell
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
Voice: Amanda Silvera
Animator: Zuzia
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

If you are feeling depressed or contemplating suicide please remember that you are not alone.

Suicide Hotlines:
America: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Canada: 1-866-531-2600
Australia: 13 11 14
United Kingdom: [phone]
Beijing: 0800-810-1117
Hong Kong: [phone]
Japan/Tokyo: 81 (0) 3 5286 9090
Brazil: 55 11 31514109 or (91) 3223-0074
Mexico: 9453777
Malaysia: 03-76272929
Germany: 0800 111 0 111
Russia: [phone]
India: 91-22-27546669
Iran: 1480
South Africa: 0800 12 13 14

This is only a short list of a few countries, however there is always somebody to reach out to.

References:
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: DSM-5. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Publishing; 2013.​

If you are feeling depressed or contemplating suicide please remember that you are not alone.

Suicide Hotlines:
America: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Canada: 1-866-531-2600
Australia: 13 11 14
United Kingdom: [phone]
Beijing: 0800-810-1117
Hong Kong: [phone]
Japan/Tokyo: 81 (0) 3 5286 9090
Brazil: 55 11 31514109 or (91) 3223-0074
Mexico: 9453777
Malaysia: 03-76272929
Germany: 0800 111 0 111
Russia: [phone]
India: 91-22-27546669
Iran: 1480
South Africa: 0800 12 13 14

This is only a short list of a few countries, however there is always somebody to reach out to.

[Love_Yourself]

I lost my 13-year-old daughter to suicide six months ago. As a form of self-therapy and means to try and help other people, I've been creating videos in which I explore nature and narrate my journey with grief. Content like this is also tremendously helpful. Thank you for taking the time to share this with the world.

[Aan]

Timestamps
1). Emotion and personality inconsistencies 0:40
2). Engaging in unsafe behaviour 1:50
3). Social withdrawal 2:51
4). Illogical thoughts 3:30
5). Romanticizing negative emotions 4:37

Hope this helps you out. Hope you have a nice day. 💙💙💙💙💙💙

[flamegamer]

This is what’s been happening with me lately. I have trouble sleeping, spend time alone, and think too much. Most of the time I feel drained. I hope I can overcome this situation.

[CrazyLittleMe]

I scared myself the other day. I haven't known how to explain how I feel day to day, but then when I was explaining it to someone I said "I feel like I'm dead and I'm still walking around wasting space" I've never put into words how I've felt before and that just scared me

[_lilguy]

i clicked for the basil thumbnail
and stayed because it hit a tiny bit too close to home

[ArtofAmethystFable]

From someone battling mental illness, I find solace in these videos. I appreciate everyone's work and I seem to discover new things I never even realized myself. Thanks to these videos I do feel less alone :)

[xBoombastic]

I’ve always been fighting mental illness tbh, I have anxiety, depression, and autism, but so far my life has been going much better ❤

[qthomas]

I pray for who ever out there is struggling with a mental illness to remember that there are people out there that are here for you and never be afraid to receive help. You are loved and cared about. Wishing you all the best💙

[wonder]

This video helped me realized l am not lazy my mental health is getting worse. If you are struggling don't give up you are not alone, you are beautiful, important and strong, you would grow out of it.❤❤

[Usanelo]

Grief, this found me at the right time. I’m not sure why my outlook is so bleak when my life has never been better. I’m lucky to have people I can connect with, but I feel like a burden. My mind is full of nonsensical thoughts, already predicting the worst response from others. I hope this feeling goes away soon.

[ChocolateMilk..]

"Have you been having difficulties with focusing, remembering things or making decisions. Has it become harder to tie your thoughts together and express them?"
This is also trauma response.

[haha-hgvb]

I knew i was depressed when I clicked on this but I didn't expect to check every little boxes💀

[crossxfuse]

I'm not suicidal and I still find interest in things I like, but I still have depression and constant anxiety

[introvertonthespectrum]

I’ve been struggling with dark thoughts since age 9 and it was left untreated which naturally turned into me having multiple mental illnesses. I strongly encourage EVERYONE who is struggling to get help as soon as possible. If you leave it untreated, it only gets worse and makes life extremely hard. I’m nearing my mid twenties but I feel older because of how emotionally and mentally worn down and burnt out I feel constantly. Please go get help if you can folks. I speak from experience and it is NOT fun. Having a mental illness already makes life a challenge. You owe it to yourself to take care of your brain the best way you can (if financially possible).

[foxdavani]

Battling depression was a contributing factor to my mother‘s death. I knew for many years that she was battling depression, but I was just too young to understand the depth of it and how much my evil sister was making things worse. My mother‘s depression made it hard for her to think clearly and ultimately she made choices That went against her nature and resulted in her death. Mental issues are some of the worst things we can face as people. It’s much worse than a nuclear disaster. Because when we are facing mental issues, we can’t even make clear decisions that can benefit us. After all my mother was a cardiac surgeon. And yet she made decisions that ended her life, because on one and she was battling my sister, and on the other end, she was battling depression. And from both sides, it made it nearly impossible for her to think clearly. So much so that she saw the warning signs and she couldn’t say no. I’ve seen the warning signs of my own mental health as well because I’ve struggled with it all my life too. But unlike my mother, I am just clear enough to know that I need to pay attention to every step I take. Just in case I take a step in the wrong direction. But it is an easy. Because there are times when I can go for days or weeks without realizing what I’m even doing before I realize I need to stop. we all have something that causes us mental distress. The question is, what can we do?

[ndres]

IS THAT BRASIL OMORI?!-
No, wait;
That's just Billy Eyelash...

[PantawanMangkan]

I remember several years ago I suffered from severe depression and mental disorder. I was addicted to illicit pills, alcohol, and smoking until I was recommended for psilocybin mushroom treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly I'm 8 years clean now. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against anxiety and depression.

[timinator]

I relate to the first reason. At days, I may be really cheery and loveable, and the next day, I could be down, and in a depressive state, regretting life due to what I find in my surroundings. As a college student, I find it hard to make friends, because no one, not even my roommates get to know me or understand me in a personal level. And at times, I let my intrusive thoughts get the best of me. I may end up with a horrible attitude against certain people.... But at the same time.... when I'm cheery I ignore those who cause me to feel horrible. I've also taken a toll on my body as at times I tend to starve myself and others, I over indulge on food.

[TurkeySandwich]

I’ve always considered myself emotionally enduring. But I also feel like life becomes even harder as if life is desperately trying to break me down. Every time I remain tough, life tries harder.

[AfterSightProductions]

I’ve been carrying all 5 of these signs. I’ve started to develop anxiety and depression over six months ago because of my job. I work in the Army as an infantryman and have been in service for over a year now. The way I was treated by the people I work with were overwhelmingly negatively compared to everyone else. I started to decline in social interactions because I didn’t want to talk to anyone because of it. A lot of overthinking sparked, and I started developing anxiety and depression later on having thoughts of self harm. I was too scared to speak up with how people treated me because I was afraid that they’ll put me down and not do anything about it. It took me 6 months until I could finally tell my supervisor what caused it. 6 months this was built up no one else seemed to care.

I am being honorably discharged early because my mental health was caused by the Army. I can’t wait to get out and start a better path than this. Please look out for your friends and family. You never know if they’re fighting their own battles. 🙏