Knowing When Your Anxiety or Depression Warrants Professional Help

Nearly everyone feels anxious or sad from time to time due to life’s stressors, but 1 in 5 adults in the United States has a mental health disorder like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). 

Anxiety and depression aren’t just moods — they’re medical conditions that deserve support. And there’s zero shame in getting help. Therapy, medications, or a mix of both can seriously change the game. You don’t have to wait for a rock-bottom moment; knowing when to get help is a strength, not a weakness. 

See the mental health experts today at The R.O.C. Center, with locations in Houston, Texas, and New Orleans, Louisiana, by scheduling an evaluation.

8 signs of mental health disorders that warrant professional help

So, how do you know if you’re simply experiencing a strong emotion or have a mental health disorder requiring care from a mental health specialist?  Here are some of the signs:

1. Reduced work or school performance 

If your mental health is messing with your ability to be productive at work (or even show up to work) or school, it’s time to see the experts at The R.O.C. Center for an evaluation. Maintaining optimal mental health to secure a stable job is critical to your financial wellness, health, and overall well-being. 

2. Relationship challenges

If your mental health is taking a toll on a relationship with your spouse, parents, children, friends, or coworkers, seek help to restore social connections and minimize emotional stress. Therapy can help you get back on track with stronger, healthier relationships.

3. Physical health concerns

If a mental health disorder is causing physical health problems, such as aches, pains, fatigue, high blood pressure, sexual dysfunction, or obesity, see a mental health specialist who can help overcome stress and strong emotions. Doing so can help you live a longer, higher-quality, more fulfilling life.

4. Ongoing or extreme sadness

Feeling sad is a normal emotion we all experience from time to time, but severe sadness or ongoing depression isn’t something you have to deal with alone. If you’re feeling hopeless, worthless, guilty, shameful, or helpless, turn to the experts at The R.O.C. Center for solutions. 

5. Crippling anxiety

While most of us feel anxious now and then, anxiety disorders can become crippling when not addressed. They can lead to panic attacks or prevent you from holding down a secure job, getting together with family and friends, or even leaving your home. Don’t let anxiety hold you back from becoming your best self. Seek professional help to discover a sense of calm. 

6. Addictions

Is your mental health causing unhealthy lifestyle habits, such as drug use, alcoholism, risky sexual behaviors, or a gambling addiction? If you can’t break a habit that’s causing harm on your own, turn to the specialists at The R.O.C. Center to begin a healing journey toward sobriety.

7. Poor sleep

Getting enough high-quality sleep is important for your overall physical and mental health, well-being, and quality of life. In fact, research suggests that chronic sleep deprivation may increase your risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, obstructive sleep apnea, stroke, heart and blood vessel problems, depression, anxiety, and even psychosis. 

Seek help from The R.O.C. experts if depression, anxiety, or ongoing stress is keeping you up at night.

8. Thoughts of harm

Seek professional mental health assistance immediately if you have thoughts of harming yourself or others, as these signs of a mental health concern are very serious.

Beginning your healing journey

You don’t have to face debilitating anxiety or depression alone. Reach out to the compassionate, nonjudgmental experts at The R.O.C. Center for access to therapy, medication management, lifestyle coaching, and other methods of restoring mental health and overall well-being.

Contact us today at The R.O.C. Center in Houston, Texas, or New Orleans, Louisiana, for professional mental healthcare to begin a restorative, healing journey.