The 10 signs

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	In this section each of the ten basic signs to look out for are explained, along with the common conditions relating to them. You can also use the following links to jump straight to any of the symbols.

No Fun Nowhere Panic! No Sleep No Thanks Keep Out Trouble Hello? Drugs & Drink Self Harm
These signs are those used by the Government funded project.

	What does it mean? Lack of enjoyment, lack of energy to do the things you would normally find pleasurable Most commonly linked to Depression Bipolar disorder

	What does it mean? Feeling worthlessness, hopelessness and deparation Most commonly linked to Depression Bipolar disorder Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

	What does it mean? Severe anxiety, panic attacks or fear Most commonly linked to Anxiety disorders Depression Bipolar disorder Eating disorders, including anorexia Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Phobias Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Schizophrenia (See ‘Panic’ fact sheet for more information)


	What does it mean? Problems with sleeping, including insomnia, over sleeping and unusual overtiredness and frequent bad nightmares Most commonly linked to Anxiety disorders Depression Bipolar disorder Eating disorders, including anorexia Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Phobias Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Schizophrenia


	What does it mean? Changing in eating patterns – under eating, no appetite, over eating and comfort eating are all included in this category Most commonly linked to Bipolar disorder Depression Eating disorders and anorexia


	What does it mean? Withdrawing from people around you, pushing people away Most commonly linked to Anxiety disorders Depression Bipolar disorder Eating disorders, including anorexia Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Phobias Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Schizophrenia


	What does it mean? Getting into trouble a lot, wanting to be the centre of attention excessively Most commonly linked to ADHD Bipolar Disorder Depression Post traumatic stress disorder


	What does it mean? Hearing voices or seeing things Most commonly linked to Dissociative disorders Dissociative Identity Disorder Schizophrenia


	What does it mean? Misuse of drugs, alcohol or solvents Most commonly linked to Bipolar disorder Depression Eating disorders


	What does it mean? Wanting to harm yourself Most commonly linked to Bipolar disorder Depression See ‘Self harm’ fact sheet for more information


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