There are signs that, however subtle they may be, we can identify in our body "and that are progressively settling in before a period of greater anxiety", warns the psychologist Pedro Coutinho, in a publication made on the social network Instagram. "We should all know them", he also considers.

As such, here are eight changes that, according to the specialist, signal that something is not right.

1- Explodes at the slightest thing;

2- Emotions are on edge and cries compulsively, even if, at times, cannot identify the reason;

3- Spends the day tense;

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4- Takes longer to fall asleep, sleep is not restful and wakes up tired;

5- Realizes memory lapses and difficulty concentrating;

6- Has greater difficulty in solving tasks that previously seemed simple;

7- Even for no apparent reason, cannot avoid worrying and it is increasingly difficult to 'switch off';

8- Has physical symptoms such as palpitations, chest pain, stomach pain and headache.

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Emotional support telephone services in Portugal

SOS Voz Amiga (between 4 pm and midnight) -  213 544 545 (free number) - 912 802 669 - 963 524 660 

Conversa Amiga (between 3 pm and 10 pm) - 808 237 327 (free number) and 210 027 159

Telefone da Esperança (between 8 pm and 11 pm) - 222 080 707 

Telefone da Amizade (between 4 pm and 11 pm) – 228 323 535

All these contacts guarantee anonymity to both the caller and the person answering. In SNS24 (808 24 24 24), the contact is made by health professionals. You must select option 4 for psychological counseling. The service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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