Because this is clearly going to make the rounds, this is an Alt Text thread. The image is a chart, containing four colored rows. The left most row is green, titled thriving, subhead "I got this". The next row is yellow and says surviving subhead "Something isn't right."
https://twitter.com/ookpassant/status/1331297681050890241
The next is orange and says struggling, subhead "I can't keep this up." And the right most row is red and says crisis, subhead "I can't survive this."
Thriving: Calm and steady with minor mood fluctuations. Able to take things in stride. Consistent performance. Able to take feedback and to adjust to changes of plans. Able to focus. Able to communicate effectively. Normal sleep patterns and appetite.
Surviving (1/2): Nervousness, sadness, increased mood fluctuations. Inconsistent performance. More easily overwhelmed or irritated. Increased need for control and difficulty adjusting to changes. Trouble sleeping or eating.
Surviving 2/2: Activities and relationships you used to enjoy seem less interesting or even stressful. Muscle tension, low energy, headaches.
Struggling 1/2: Persistent fear, panic, anxiety, anger, pervasive sadness, hopelessness, exhaustion. Poor performance and difficulty making decisions or concentrating. Avoiding interacting with coworkers, family or friends. Fatigue, aches and pains.
Struggling 2/2: Restless, disturbed sleep. Self-medicating with substances, food, or other numbing activities.
Crisis 1/2: Disabling distress and loss of function. Panic attacks. Nightmares or flashbacks. Unable to fall or stay asleep. Intrusive thoughts. Thoughts of self-harm or suicide. Easily enraged or aggressive. Careless mistakes or an inability to focus.
Crisis 2/2: Feeling numb, lost or out of control. Withdrawal from relationships. Dependence on substances, food, and other numbing activities to cope.
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