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Those Mental Health Symptoms May Have a Physical Basis

Gary Direnfeld

It wasn’t long before her energy returned, depression lifted and paranoia abated. Turns out, that was an issue. The doctor prescribed Synthroid, a hormone replacement for hypothyroidism. She was slowly taken off the antidepressant. This is just one example of a medical condition giving rise to symptoms of mental illness.

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Guest Post: A Letter To Police Officers Regarding the Mentally Ill by Nancy Boucher

Bipolar Bandit

A person who has a serious mental illness and is in crisis may be experiencing paranoia, delusions, hallucinations and be feeling threatened and fearful. I have learned these lessons on the front lines as a Mom, and the road ahead in helping those in crisis with serious mental illness. Their brain is not functioning normally.

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Am I Going Through a Nervous Breakdown?

Beautiful Voyager

Psychosis, e.g., paranoia, hallucinations, or delusions. Anxiety, panic attacks, or shakiness. Feeling physically unwell. Unexplained or general aches and pains. Difficulty thinking, focusing, remembering, or making decisions. Intrusive thoughts or flashbacks of a traumatic event are similar to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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Molly vs. Ecstasy: What’s the Difference?

Gateway Foundation

Some of the adverse short-term side effects: Lack of judgment Depression and anxiety Confusion Grinding teeth Chills or sweating from increased body temperature Muscle tension Feelings of faintness Drug cravings Paranoia Dehydration Increased heart rate Sleep disturbances.

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Carers Week: mental health support for both carers and the cared for

Social Care

My eldest son from a previous relationship and our youngest son were sent to their grandparents while my fiancé also struggled with panic attacks and paranoia. For two weeks my fiancé struggled with psychosis. Our youngest son had seen him try to walk in front of a bus, and my eldest saw him grab a knife.

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10 Ways Substance Addiction Can Change Your Personality

Gateway Foundation

Other substances like methamphetamine or cocaine can lead to reckless behavior due to paranoia or overconfidence. Paranoia Paranoia is another common symptom of substance use. Alcohol is one example — intoxication can cause poor judgment and influence decision-making.