Stress Reactions: When to Get Help

Some reactions are normal and others indicate trouble ahead. If you or someone in your family find prolonged signs of the following behaviors, it may be time to seek assistance.

• Unexplained crying or sadness
• Suicide threats, either direct or indirect
• Significant change in behavior
• Severe drop in school performance
• Relationship difficulties
• Irrational or bizarre behavior
• Increased use of alcohol or drugs
• Headaches or stomachaches with no physical cause
• Grinding teeth
• Eating or sleeping problems, nightmares
• Depression or panic
• Confusion
• Accident proneness, such as fender benders