Seven Signs That You Need to See a Mental Health Professional

Seven Signs That You Need to See a Mental Health Professional
By LAURA L. SMITH, PH.D.

Everyone has bad days. And many have bad weeks. But when feeling depressed, stressed, or anxious stretches out over a period of several weeks and begins to interfere with daily life, then mental health professionals may need to be involved. Here are some signs that you or someone you care about need evaluation and possibly treatment:

1.Suicidal thoughts or plans.
2.Feeling defeated and hopeless
3.Unable to work or play because of overwhelming emotional distress.
4.Changes in sleep.
5.Changes in appetite.
6.Changes in mood that last for longer than a few weeks.
7.Lack of interest and withdrawal.

read more here
Usually the rule is 30 days "for better or worse" meaning if the symptoms seem to be less each day, then you are more than likely "working it out" but if they do not ease up or get stronger, seek help. As pointed out in this article, make sure the therapist you are planning on seeing is an expert on trauma or you may find yourself with the wrong diagnosis or not getting the help you should.