Anxiety
This sleep-related issue can both contribute to and result from anxiety
insomnia
A physical symptom of depression can include changes in this, leading to weight loss or gain
appetite
Rapid speech and racing thoughts are common signs of this elevated mood state
mania
The ability to understand and share the feelings of others is called this
empathy
I can fly without wings and cry without eyes
a cloud
Anxiety often involves excessive worrying about events that have not yet happened, meaning it is focused on this time frame
future
This type of depression follows a seasonal pattern, often beginning in fall or winter months
seasonal affective disorder
This type of bipolar disorder includes full manic episodes and often periods of depression
bipolar I disorder
Taking care of your physical, emotional, and mental needs is known as this practice
self-care
I’m always in front of you but can never be seen
the future
A common cognitive distortion in anxiety is assuming the worst possible outcome, known as this
catastrophizing
This type of thinking involves seeing situations as all good or all bad and is common in depression
black-and-white thinking
(all-or-nothing)
This type of bipolar disorder involves hypomanic episodes and depressive episodes, but not full mania
bipolar II disorder
This behavioral pattern involves putting off tasks even when they need to be done
procrastination
I speak without a mouth and hear without ears; I exist only when someone calls, and I always come back
an echo
This type of anxiety involves intense fear of specific objects or situations, like heights or spiders
phobia
This type of depression occurs after childbirth and affects some new parents
postpartum depression
Recognizing early mood changes can help prevent a full episode, making this skill important
self-awareness
Feeling mentally and emotionally drained from prolonged stress is known as this
burnout
The more you take from me, the bigger I get
a hole
This part of your nervous system triggers the “fight-or-flight” response during anxiety
the sympathetic nervous system
This neurotransmitter plays a role in mood regulation and is often targeted by antidepressants
serotonin
Bipolar disorder is strongly linked to disruptions in this daily biological rhythm
circadian rhythm
Staying focused on the present moment without judgment is called this
mindfulness
I’m light as a feather, yet the strongest person can’t hold me for long
your breath