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Symptoms of Anxiety - constant worry
- avoidance of crowds, open spaces, or social events
- trouble concentrating or "zoning out"
- panic attacks w/symptoms including heart racing, difficulty breathing, sweating, or dizziness
- a sensitive startle reflex
- persistant thoughts, impulses, or images/excessive cleaning, checking, rituals, or counting.
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Symptoms of Depression - feelings of sadness, tearful
- lack of motivation or loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities
- significant weight loss or weight gain
- insomnia
- fatigue and/or loss of energy
- feelings of worthlessness or hopelessness
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Signs and Symptoms of Eating Disorders - preoccupation with food, weight, and/or body image
- restricting food intake
- excessive overeating and/or excercize
- vomiting or use of laxatives
- rigid eating rituals
- low self-esteem/self-confidence
- self-critical, people-pleaser
- perfectionism
- feel out of control, high level of anxiety
- uncomfortable in your body
Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Everyone reacts differently to traumatic events. These events can include domestic violence, sexual or physical assault, war, or a natural disaster. The trauma can be experienced as a victim or a witness. Some people only have mild reactions to trauma while others may experience ongoing symptoms which interfere with daily life. The following is a list of common symptoms of PTSD. - a sense of reliving the event through distressing and intrusive recollections including nightmares, flashbacks, or thoughts
- a feeling of being in shock or numb
- feeling detached or estranged from others
- difficulty concentrating, unable to make decisions
- irritability and/or feeling on guard or jumpy
- trouble sleeping
- anxiety
- depression
The Impact of Sexual Assault/Abuse - shame guilt, fear
- anger and rage
- self-hatred/self-blame
- self-harming behaviors
- trust issues
- isolation and silence
- sexual difficulty
- panic
- body image problems/eating disorders
Concerns for Couples - infidelity
- sexual conerns
- communication
- parenting
- finances
- committment issues
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