EMERGENCY SERVICES FOUNDATION FAMILIES GUIDE | 15 | EMERGENCY SERVICES FOUNDATION FAMILIES GUIDE 14 I’m doing what I need, and want, to do I’m mainly doing what I need to do It’s harder, and taking me longer, to do what I need to do I’m unable to do what I need to do Moods & Emotions Generally calm Sense of purpose Sometimes irritable Impatient Nervous Regularly angry More anxious Often sad or low Depressed Highly anxious Numb Attitudes & Thinking Positive outlook Sense of humour Easy to focus Generally decisive Repetitive thoughts Forgetful Indecisive More frustrated by things Easily annoyed Worrying constantly Defensive Not taking action, just letting things happen Often forgetful Can’t think clearly May have suicidal thoughts Behaviour & Performance Usual levels of activity Sociable Consistent Less active Less social Distracted Less organised Misplaced sarcasm Lacking motivation Avoiding social situations At work but not productive Disorganised or late to things Snappy with people Withdrawn Avoiding people Taking more sick leave Unable to complete tasks Regular arguments or disputes Health & Wellbeing Usual sleep patterns Usual appetite Energised Practicing self-care Restless sleep Appetite changes Often tired Trouble getting to or staying asleep Increased, or lack of, appetite Always tired Weight changes Disrupted sleep pattern No appetite Prolonged exhaustion Unable to manage daily tasks Habits & Impulses (eg shopping, eating, excessive exercise) Usual patterns of coping and behaviour Responsive not reactive Increased alcohol consumption and addictive behaviours More impulsive Regular excessive drinking Struggle to control addictive behaviour More risk taking negative impacts Uncontrollable addiction Regular risk taking Disregard for consequences AV Mental Health Continuum What to notice
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