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I just don't feel like myself

Sometimes that's the only description you've got. And it's enough to start with.

What can “not myself” look like?

You might be quieter, more irritable, less interested in things, constantly tired, avoiding people, struggling to concentrate, drinking more, eating differently, sleeping badly or simply going through the motions. None of those on their own proves you have a mental-health condition. They can, however, be clues that something deserves attention.

Ask yourself what has changed

• Am I enjoying the things I normally enjoy?
• Am I withdrawing from people?
• Has my sleep, appetite or drinking changed?
• Am I snapping at people more?
• Is work becoming harder to cope with?
• Do I feel hopeless, trapped or like people would be better without me?

If that last question feels uncomfortably close to home, use the urgent-support route on this page rather than trying to tough it out alone.

A useful first move

Tell one person the unpolished version. You do not need a speech. “I'm not really myself at the minute” is a perfectly good opening sentence. If this has persisted or is interfering with everyday life, speaking to your GP is also a sensible next step.