HPN can help with a broad range of problems. Some are very serious and others are things that most people can expect to experience. You can call us for help with every-day problems, but here are some symptoms, which could indicate that there is a fairly serious need for personal support & assistance. (While supervisors may have personal concerns and care deeply, it is important for managers to stay within the agreement to review issues only as they affect an employee’s job performance).

• Crippling or excessive anxieties (phobias or fears)
• Marked personality change
• Prolonged depression and apathy (a sense of helplessness, loss of pleasure in life, confusion or constant frustration)
• Wide mood swings (extreme highs and lows)
• Excessive anger or hostility; destructive, abusive or violent behavior
• Abuse of alcohol or other drugs
• Marked changes in eating or sleeping patterns
• Thinking or talking about suicide
• A feeling that you’ve lost control of your life
• Compulsive behaviors (e.g., spending, overeating, gambling)
• Preoccupation with physical illness
• Inability to cope with problems or daily activities such as school, job or personal needs
• Sexual problems
• Strange or grandiose ideas
• Problems on the job
• Overall decline in job performance
• Difficulty interacting with other people (spouse, parents, children, co-workers, and friends)
• Denial of obvious problems; strong resistance to receiving help
• Seeing or hearing things that aren’t actually present
• Suspiciousness or paranoia
• Extreme jealousy
• Difficulty with authority
• Social withdrawal and isolation
• Problems with the loss of a loved one
• Problems with the law

These complaints may indicate the presence of underlying issues that need to be addressed. You can call our offices for confidential assistance from HPN.