Five Signs of Emotional Suffering

Personality change — May be sudden or gradual. The individual will act in a way that doesn't fit his or her values or may seem off.

Agitation — Trouble controlling temper. The person may be irritable or have trouble calming down. He or she may explode at a minor problem.

Withdrawal — The person may pull away from loved ones and stop participating in activities her or she used to enjoy.

Poor self-care — The individual will let personal hygiene deteriorate, start abusing alcohol or start participating in self-destructive behavior.

Hopelessness — The individual may be overwhelmed by circumstances, lose optimism, feel worthless or suggest suicidal thinking.