Symptoms
Describe what you've been noticing, in your own words. See what different experiences can feel like and what they can relate to.
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This helps you explore and put words to experiences. It can't diagnose a condition or replace a professional evaluation.
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20 symptoms
- Appetite ChangesSignificant changes in appetite, either eating much more or much less than usual, often without a clear reason.
- AvoidanceStaying away from situations, places, activities, or thoughts that trigger anxiety or distress, even when avoidance creates problems in your life.
- Difficulty ConcentratingTrouble focusing attention on tasks, maintaining concentration, or following through on activities, making it hard to complete work or engage fully.
- Emotional NumbnessFeeling disconnected from your emotions, as if you can't access feelings like joy, sadness, or love that you know should be there.
- FatiguePersistent tiredness, exhaustion, or lack of energy that isn't proportionate to activity level and doesn't fully resolve with rest.
- Feeling On EdgeA persistent state of alertness or tension, as if something bad might happen at any moment, making it hard to relax.
- Feeling OverwhelmedA sense that demands exceed your capacity to cope, where even manageable tasks feel like too much.
- Intrusive ThoughtsUnwanted, distressing thoughts, images, or urges that pop into your mind uninvited and feel contrary to who you are or what you want.
- IrritabilityFeeling easily annoyed, frustrated, or angered by things that wouldn't normally bother you, or reacting more intensely than the situation calls for.
- Loss of InterestDiminished interest or pleasure in activities that you used to enjoy, sometimes called anhedonia.
- Low MoodPersistent feelings of sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness that last most of the day and feel different from normal sadness.
- Memory DifficultiesProblems with remembering information, conversations, or recent events that feels different from normal forgetting.
- Mood SwingsRapid or unpredictable shifts in emotional state, moving between different moods more quickly or intensely than feels typical for you.
- Panic-Like EpisodesSudden surges of intense fear or discomfort that peak within minutes and include physical symptoms like racing heart, shortness of breath, or feeling like something terrible is happening.
- Persistent WorryOngoing, hard-to-control worry about multiple areas of life that feels excessive compared to the actual likelihood or impact of the feared events.
- Racing ThoughtsThoughts that move rapidly from one to another, sometimes feeling uncontrollable or overwhelming, making it hard to focus on any single thing.
- RestlessnessAn uncomfortable internal sense of needing to move or do something, making it hard to sit still, relax, or wait patiently.
- Sleeping Too MuchSleeping significantly more than usual, having difficulty getting out of bed, or feeling the need for excessive sleep.
- Social WithdrawalPulling away from social connections, avoiding interactions with friends and family, or losing interest in being around others.
- Trouble Falling AsleepDifficulty initiating sleep, lying awake for extended periods before being able to fall asleep.
About This Explorer
What this tool can help with
- Understanding what different symptoms can feel like
- Learning about conditions where symptoms may appear
- Finding words to describe your experience
- Knowing when it might be helpful to seek professional support
What this tool cannot do
- Diagnose any mental health condition
- Tell you which condition you likely have
- Provide treatment recommendations
- Replace evaluation by a qualified professional