Difficult emotions are part of life. The question isn’t whether you sometimes feel bad, but when it crosses a line that calls for professional attention.
Duration
A low mood that lasts weeks, not days, warrants a check.
Intensity and functioning
When the difficulty affects work, studies, relationships or basic self-care.
A drop in functioning is a more significant sign than the intensity of the feeling itself.
Physical signs
Changes in sleep, appetite, energy or concentration that have no medical explanation.
Others notice
When people close to you express concern — it’s worth listening, even if from the inside it feels exaggerated.
You don’t need to wait for a crisis
Reaching out early shortens the process. You don’t need to hit rock bottom to ask for help.
When to reach out immediately
If you have thoughts of self-harm, contact Magen David Adom on 101 or ERAN on 1201 immediately.
