The person can also suffer from fatigue, lack of motivation, disruption of normal sleeping and eating patterns, and a sense of unhappiness. Suicidal thoughts or behavior may also be present. Psychosomatic Symptoms Nausea and other forms of gastrointestinal distress, difficulties with eating or sleeping, or physical pains with no apparent organic basis may be related to underlying emotional problems. It is important to remember that psychosomatic symptoms are real and are not merely feigned for the purpose of avoiding responsibilities or gaining attention. Alcohol And Other Drug Abuse Chronic or excessive use of drugs, including alcohol, is almost always an indicator of psychological disturbance.
All college students face the task of charting a career direction.
Along the way, they often experience anxiety and a good deal of frustration in choosing a major, assessing their own talents, values, and interests and initiating a search for a job or applying to graduate schools. There are additional problems when a student experiences chronic indecisiveness or choice conflict, has unrealistic career aspirations, or does not have alternative goals when faced with limitations. Back to top When to make a referral to counseling The preceding signs and symptoms suggest that a given student may benefit from psychological counseling. The student shows an unwillingness to discuss the problem with you. You believe your attempts to help the student have not been successful.