Activism Fatigue
🏳️
Burnout, Secondary traumatic stress
Fatigue,
sleep disturbances, headaches,
digestive problems, weakened immune system.
Alienation
👤
Feeling isolated and separated from others, a sense of not belonging.
Social isolation, difficulty connecting with others, low mood.
Anxiety
😟
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome
Rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling
Attachment Issues
👶
Difficulty forming or maintaining healthy relationships
Difficulty trusting others, fear of intimacy, relationship problems
Avoidant Personality Disorder
😥
Personality Disorder
Avoidance of social situations, withdrawal, isolation.
Burnout
🥵
A state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged or excessive stress
Fatigue, sleep problems, headaches, weakened immune system
Chronic Anguish
😭
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD)
Worrying, rumination, avoidance, withdrawal.
Chronic Sadness
💧
Persistent feelings of sadness, even without a clear reason
Fatigue, sleep problems, appetite changes
Clinginess
🤗
Attachment issue
May not have direct physical symptoms, but can contribute to stress and anxiety.
Cognitive Dissonance
💥
Psychological discomfort
May not have direct physical symptoms, but can contribute to stress and anxiety.
Conflict Avoidance
🙈
The active evasion of disagreements or confrontation.
Muscle tension, headaches, digestive problems
Coping with Infertility
🤰
Grief, Stress
May not have direct physical symptoms, but can contribute to stress, anxiety, and depression.
Coping with Unemployment
💸
Stress, Financial anxiety
May not have direct physical symptoms, but can contribute to stress, anxiety, and depression.
Defensiveness
⚔️
Communication style
May not have direct physical symptoms, but can contribute to stress and strained relationships.
Depression
😔
A persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest
Fatigue, sleep disturbances, appetite changes
Difficulty Trusting Others
💔
A lack of faith or belief in the reliability, honesty, and intentions of others
Headaches, stomach problems, difficulty sleeping
Dissociative Disorders
👻
Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), Dissociative Amnesia, Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder 3
Dissociation, amnesia, identity alteration.
Emotional Dysregulation
😢😡😄
Difficulty managing emotions
May not have direct physical symptoms, but can contribute to stress, anxiety, and physical health problems.
Emotional Issue
Definition
Physical Symptoms
Emotional Overdependence on Technology
📱
Addiction, Attachment issues
Eye strain, headaches, sleep disturbances, neck and back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome.
Emotional Turmoil
🌪️
Emotional distress
May not have direct physical symptoms, but can contribute to stress, anxiety, and physical health problems.
Existential Crisis
⁉️
A period of questioning the meaning and purpose of life, often accompanied by anxiety and despair.
Sleep disturbances, appetite changes, difficulty concentrating, anxiety symptoms.
Fear of Abandonment
😢
Intense fear of being left alone or rejected by loved ones
Anxiety, panic attacks, depression
Fear of Being Judged
👀
Fear of being evaluated or criticized by others, or feeling inadequate or unworthy
Increased heart rate, sweating, blushing, trembling
Fear of Commitment
💍
Anxiety
May not have direct physical symptoms, but can contribute to stress and anxiety.
Fear of Success
🏆
Anxiety
Procrastination, self-sabotage, perfectionism, avoidance of challenges.
Fear of intimacy
🥶
Intense fear of closeness and connection with others leading to avoidance of relationships or emotional vulnerability
Heart palpitations, shortness of breath, sweating, muscle tension, headaches, digestive issues
Feeling Stuck
🚫
A sense of being trapped or unable to move forward, often accompanied by frustration and lack of direction.
Fatigue, sleep disturbances, appetite changes, muscle tension, digestive problems.
Grief
💔
Deep sorrow, especially caused by someone's death
Sleep disturbances, loss of appetite, fatigue
Hostility
🤬
Anger, Aggression
Increased heart rate, muscle tension, headaches, difficulty sleeping.
Imposter Syndrome
🎭
A persistent feeling of self-doubt and inadequacy despite evidence of success
Stress, anxiety, low self-esteem
Indecisiveness
🤷
Difficulty making decisions, often due to fear of making the wrong choice or a lack of confidence.
Headaches, muscle tension, digestive problems, sleep disturbances, difficulty concentrating.
Internalized Oppression
🔒
Self-esteem, Social justice
May not have direct physical symptoms, but can contribute to stress, anxiety, and depression.
Lack of Motivation
🦥
A feeling of disinterest, apathy, or unwillingness to take action
Fatigue, sleep disturbances, changes in appetite
Low Self-Esteem
🙇
A negative view of oneself, feeling unworthy or inadequate
Low energy, social isolation
Mood Swings
🎭
Rapid and extreme shifts in mood, energy, and behavior.
Fatigue, changes in appetite, sleep disturbances
Negative Body Image
🧍♀️
A preoccupation with one's physical appearance, often leading to feelings of inadequacy and shame.
Fatigue, headaches, stomach problems, skin problems.
Nostalgia
🕰️
Sentimentality
May not have direct physical symptoms, but can contribute to sadness or a sense of dissatisfaction with the present.
Overwhelm
🤯
Stress response
Headaches, muscle tension, fatigue, sleep disturbances, digestive problems.
Paranoia
👀
Anxiety disorder
May not have direct physical symptoms, but can contribute to stress, anxiety, and sleep disturbances.
People-Pleasing
🙂
Excessive desire to please others, often at the expense of one's own needs and well-being
Stress, exhaustion, resentment
Personality Disorders
🎭
Mental health condition
A wide range of defense mechanisms, including splitting, projection, denial, acting out.
Relationship Issues
💔
Conflicts, misunderstandings, or dissatisfaction within a relationship
Sleep problems, anxiety, loss of appetite
Ruminating Thoughts
🧠
Anxiety, Depression, OCD
Mental avoidance, distraction, compulsive behaviors.
Self-Harm
🩹
Deliberate injury to oneself
Cuts, burns, bruises, scars
Shame
😳
A painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior
Social anxiety, low self-esteem, depression
Social Anxiety
😰
Intense fear of social situations, leading to avoidance and distress
Blushing, sweating, trembling, rapid heartbeat
Social Withdrawal
🚶♀️
Social anxiety, Depression
May not have direct physical symptoms, but can contribute to stress and negatively impact overall health.
Stress from Caregiving
😓
The physical, emotional, and financial burden of caring for a loved one who is ill, disabled, or elderly.
Fatigue, headaches, muscle tension, and sleep problems.
Underachievement
📉
Psychological issue
May not have direct physical symptoms, but can contribute to stress and anxiety.
Addictive Behaviors
🍺
Compulsive engagement in activities despite negative consequences
Physical dependence, withdrawal symptoms, financial problems
Anger Management Issues
😡
Difficulty controlling anger, expressing it in unhealthy ways
Increased heart rate, muscle tension, headaches
Attachment Disorder
💔
Mental health condition
May not have direct physical symptoms, but can contribute to stress, anxiety, and relationship problems.
Avoidance of Conflict
🙊
Conflict avoidance
May not have direct physical symptoms, but can contribute to stress and anxiety.
Broken Trust
💔
Relational issue
Withdrawal, avoidance, hostility, difficulty forming new relationships.
Burnout in Education
📚
Academic burnout
Fatigue, sleep disturbances, headaches, digestive problems, weakened immune system, difficulty concentrating.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
😴
Medical condition with psychological impact
Withdrawal, avoidance of activities, focusing on limitations.
Chronic Worry
😟
Excessive and persistent worrying accompanied by physical symptoms and difficulty controlling the worry
Headaches, muscle tension, fatigue, stomach problems
Codependency
🔗
Excessive emotional or psychological reliance on a partner, often involving enabling behaviors
Stress, anxiety, depression, exhaustion
Comparative Self-Worth
⚖️
Low self-esteem, Social comparison
Social comparison, perfectionism, boasting, putting others down.
Coping with Change Difficulty
🔄
Difficulty adapting to new situations or changes in life
Muscle tension, Headaches, Sleep disturbances
Coping with Rejection
💔
Emotional pain
May not have direct physical symptoms, but can contribute to stress, anxiety, and depression.
Cynicism and Distrust
😒
Negative worldview
May not have direct physical symptoms, but can contribute to stress and strained relationships.
Dependency Issues
🫂
Codependency, Substance Dependence
May not have direct physical symptoms, but can contribute to stress and anxiety; substance dependence can have a range of physical effects.
Despair
😩
Depression, Hopelessness
Fatigue, sleep disturbances, loss of appetite, changes in weight, physical pain.
Dissatisfaction with Career Path
💼
Career dissatisfaction
May not have direct physical symptoms, but can contribute to stress, anxiety, and burnout.
Distrust
🤨
A lack of confidence or belief in others, often accompanied by suspicion and skepticism.
Social isolation, difficulty forming relationships, conflict in relationships, hypervigilance, anxiety symptoms.
Emotional Exhaustion
🥱
State of feeling emotionally drained and depleted
Fatigue, sleep problems, headaches, digestive issues
Emotional Numbness
😶
Inability to feel or express emotions
Fatigue, sleep problems, lack of motivation
Emotional Resilience Issues
💪
The ability to cope with stress, adversity, and difficult emotions
Fatigue, sleep problems, headaches
Environmental Anxiety
🌎
Eco-anxiety
May not have direct physical symptoms, but can contribute to stress, anxiety, and sleep disturbances.
Expressing Emotions
🤐
Difficulty or discomfort in expressing one's feelings
Tightness in chest, Stomach upset, Social withdrawal
Fear of Being Alone
😱
Autophobia
Clinginess, avoidance of being alone, constant seeking of reassurance, dependence on others.
Fear of Change
😨
Metathesiophobia
Avoidance, procrastination, denial, resistance.
Fear of Disconnection
☎️
Anxiety, Attachment issues
May not have direct physical symptoms, but can contribute to stress, anxiety, and panic attacks.
Fear of Vulnerability
🛡️
Anxiety, Insecurity
May not have direct physical symptoms, but can contribute to stress and anxiety.
Feeling Overwhelmed
😵
State of being unable to cope with emotional or mental stress
Rapid heartbeat, sweating, difficulty breathing, muscle tension
Frustration
😤
Emotional response
May not have direct physical symptoms, but can contribute to stress and tension.
Guilt
😔
A feeling of responsibility or remorse for having done something wrong
Sleep problems, anxiety, low self-esteem
Identity Crisis
🤔
A period of uncertainty and confusion about one's sense of self
Anxiety, depression, sleep problems
Inability to Forgive Oneself
😔
Guilt, Shame
May not have direct physical symptoms, but can contribute to stress, anxiety, and depression.
Insecurity
🥺
Feeling of inadequacy, inferiority, or self-doubt
Muscle tension, headaches, stomach problems
Jealousy
😠
Feeling resentment, envy, or insecurity towards someone due to their perceived advantage
Anxiety, sleep problems, irritability
Loss of Motivation
🛌
Lack of desire or willingness to take action, feeling apathetic and disengaged.
Fatigue, sleep disturbances, lack of energy, disinterest in activities.
Manipulative Behavior
😈
Personality Disorders (e.g., Narcissistic PD, Borderline PD, Antisocial PD)
Manipulation, gaslighting, guilt-tripping, playing the victim.
Mourning for a Past Life
🪦
Grief, Nostalgia
May not have direct physical symptoms, but can contribute to sadness and low mood.
Negative Thinking Patterns
⛈️
Persistent thoughts that are pessimistic, self-critical, or cynical.
Fatigue, sleep disturbances, appetite changes, muscle tension, digestive problems, weakened immune system.
Overthinking
🤯
Excessive and repetitive thoughts about a situation or problem
Sleep problems, fatigue, difficulty concentrating
PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
😨
A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event
Sleep disturbances, nightmares, flashbacks, hypervigilance, irritability
Parent-Child Conflict
👪
Family conflict
May not have direct physical symptoms, but can contribute to stress and strained relationships.
Perfectionism
💯
Striving for flawlessness and setting excessively high standards for oneself and others
Stress, anxiety, sleep problems, burnout
Regret
🙁
A feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over something that has happened or been done
Fatigue, sleep disturbances, changes in appetite
Rigid Thinking
🧱
Cognitive inflexibility
May not have direct physical symptoms, but can contribute to stress and anxiety.
Self-Criticism
🪞
Negative self-talk
May not have direct physical symptoms, but can contribute to stress, anxiety, and depression.
Self-Isolation
🚪
Social anxiety, Depression
Withdrawal, avoidance of social situations, online interaction as a substitute for in-person connection.
Sibling Rivalry
🤼
Family conflict
May not have direct physical symptoms, but can contribute to stress and strained relationships.
Social Isolation
🏝️
Social anxiety, Depression
Withdrawal, avoidance of social situations, online interaction as a substitute for in-person connection.
Stress
😫
A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances
Headaches, muscle tension, fatigue
Stress-Induced Health Problems
🤕
Physical and mental health issues
Headaches, muscle tension, fatigue, sleep disturbances, digestive problems, weakened immune system, high blood pressure, heart problems.