Frequently Presenting Co-Occurring Mental Health Issues

Symptoms of typical co-occurring disorders

The mental health issues that most regularly co-occur with drug dependence are depression, anxiety disorders, and bipolar affective disorder.

Prevalent symptoms of depression

Sentiments of helplessness and hopelessness

Loss of interest in everyday routines
Failure to feel pleasure
Food consumption or weight changes
Sleep alterations
Lack of vitality
Unyielding emotions of worthlessness or guilt
Focusing troubles
Temper, physical pain, and reckless conduct (especially in males).
Common indications of mania in manic depressive illness.

Sentiments of bliss or excessive irritation.
Unrealistic, grand beliefs.
Diminished requirement for sleep.
Increased energy.
Quick speaking and racing thought and feelings.
Impaired judgment and impulse control.
Hyperactivity.
Anger or rage.
Typical signs and symptoms of anxiety.

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Severe tension and worry.
Feeling jumpy or restless.
Irritability or feeling "edgy".
Racing heart or lack of breath.
Nausea, tremoring, or dizziness.
Muscle group tension, headaches.
Difficulty focusing.
Insomnia.