Question 1

is insecurity a sign of mental illness?

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Not unless severe: "mental illness" is a judgment call.  Severe mental conditions, e.g., schizophrenia, are clearly illnesses, while moderately bad depression is debatable, and most would agree mild to moderate insecurity is not.  But if a person has severe insecurity that interferes with everyday life, it might be considered an illness.  Whether it's an illness or not, counselors & therapists can help.

Question 2

what is a mental illness that insecurity takes play?

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Most of them: Some antisocial personalitiesand some narcissists would be the exceptions. Besides, all human beings except some of the above, have insecurities. It is part of being human.

Question 3

is a criminal who suffers from a mental illness or personality disorder really at fault for the crime(s) they commit?

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It depends: This isn't exactly a medical question, it's more of a legal or moral one.  But laws in the us generally hold that if a person cannot tell right from wrong due to a mental illness, then they are "not guilty by reason of insanity" (or similar language depending on the state).  Most mental illness is not severe enough to meet this standard, and the "insanity defense" is actually used fairly rarely.

Question 4

could people with mental illness fight their condition/s?

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"Pop" misconception: One of the cruelest things that you can do is tell someone with real mental illness to "snap out of it." things that are easy for most of us are very difficult for people who have brain anatomy or chemistry disturbances or whose life experience has forced them to learn behaviors and attitudes unlike yours. You have little insight when you dream; don't expect others to self-cure. Urge compliance.

Question 5

determine if i have a mental illness ?

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Please clarify: If you are wanting to know whether you have a mental illness, it is first recommended that you go to your doctor to explore what specific symptoms you are experiencing.  Your doctor then can decide how to proceed with regards to examination and further testing.  Depending on findings, a referral to a mental health professional for treatment may be warranted.  Hope this is helpful.  All the best.

Question 6

what to do if i have a mental illness?

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Seek treatment: Seek treatment from a medical professional.  There are a wide range of mental illness and seeing your pcp or local psychiatrist would be the first step towards recovery.

Question 7

what are common signs of mental illness?

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Symptoms: Usually if an emotional or behavioral issue causes significant distress or affects personal, social, work lilfe, it can be a symptom of mental illness provided medical and other causes are ruled out.

Question 8

is it possible that i have a mental illness?

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Not enough info.: I don't know. Why do you think so? You should see your doctor to discuss any and all issues that you experience which lead you to think that you could have a mental illness.

Question 9

what are the signs of serious mental illness?

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Impairment: There are so many types of psychiatric disorders, it's hard to offer a single set of descriptors of what's "serious."  they have in common behaviors, thoughts, & feelings that recurrently interfere with your ability to go about your life.  The more they interfere, the more serious they are, whether fears, depression, mania, psychosis, ocd, adhd, anxiety.  You don't need to go it alone; seek help.

Question 10

how to figure out if i have a mental illness?

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See Pscyh.get answer: A mental illness is a disease that causes mild to severe disturbances in thought and/or behavior, resulting in an inability to cope with life’s ordinary demands &amp; routines. 
There are more than 200 classified forms of mental illness. Common disorders: depression, bipolar disorder, dementia, schizophrenia &amp; anxiety disorders.  Symptoms may include changes in mood, or personality.  Go see a psych..

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