Symptoms
Symptoms are the starting point. They're what you actually feel, a tight chest, a looping thought, a flat mood, the sense that something's off. Most people come to mental health language through a symptom first and a diagnosis later, so this is often where the search begins.
3 terms
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Anhedonia
Anhedonia is the loss of pleasure or interest in things you used to enjoy. It's a core symptom of depression and shows up in several other conditions.
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Panic attack
A panic attack is a sudden surge of intense fear or discomfort that peaks within minutes and includes strong physical symptoms. It's not dangerous, even though it can feel like it is.
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Rumination
Rumination is repeated, looping thinking about the same concern, memory, or fear without reaching resolution. It feels like problem-solving but doesn't produce solutions.