83 Shocking Psychological Warning Signs You’re Ignoring Right Now—And What They Could Cost You
Ever find yourself playing emotional janitor, sweeping up everyone else’s mess just to keep the peace? Yeah, turns out that exhausting family dynamic where everyone’s mood hinges on one or two people isn’t just tiring—it’s downright unhealthy. We’re often told to “just deal with it,” but psychologists and therapists are waving red flags about 83 serious issues people casually brush off as normal. From dismissing mental illness because “others have it worse” to normalizing unhealthy coping habits like excessive drinking or unchecked anger, this eye-opening collection dives deep into what should really make us pause and rethink our emotional well-being. Think you know what’s “normal”? Think again—and maybe it’s time to check yourself before you wreck yourself. Ready to question everything you thought was just part of life? Let’s unpack these truths together. LEARN MORE.
Therapist here. If you grew up with or currently are a part of a family where the whole family has to work to keep one or more members of the family in a good mood or appeased, that’s not healthy.
People are in charge of their own feelings. It is not your job to appease others so that they can emotionally regulate themselves.
I’ve seen a lot of people dismiss their depression/other mental illness because it’s “not that bad” or “other people have it worse” or “I can/should be able to handle it on my own.”
You shouldn’t have to suffer through mental illness even if you technically can. You deserve to be happy and therapists and psychiatrists are there to help you learn how to help yourself. It’s not a weakness to find someone who can assist you in figuring out coping skills or prescribe you medications to help fine tune your brain’s neurotransmitters.
Edit: Wow, thank you for the platinum kind stranger! I didn’t expect this to blow up but I’m glad it seemed to have helped a few people. And for the purpose of clarity, the lack of financial means is a huge barrier to getting care and we really need to address it on both a local and global level.
Psychologist Albert Bandura is credited with the broader theory of how people learn behaviors from their surroundings. He first outlined it in a 1963 paper and fully explained it in the 1977 book Social Learning Theory. This theory remains in use and explains behavior today, often alongside other frameworks.
According to Bandura, beyond learning from their own experiences, people also observe and learn from others. When they see someone succeed by taking certain actions, they are likely to copy that behavior in pursuit of success as well. Conversely, if people see someone punished for an action, they are more likely to avoid that behavior.
For a really long time I thought it was normal to believe catastrophic events happening because I was careless was a completely normal concern. For example I would check the door was locked 5+ times otherwise my mum would be k****d in a home invasion while I’m out lmao.
Turns out I have OCD 🤷🏼♀️.
Drinking behaviors. Either their own or those of loved ones.
I won’t speak to what’s “normal,” but it is definitely not ideal to:
* Polish off a bottle of wine or a 6 pack every few days (to relax/unwind/deal with stress)
* Need a drink or nightcap in the evenings (can’t fall asleep without it)
* Binge drink most weekends (even if you don’t drink during the week)
Lots of people don’t think twice about these types of drinking habits, especially if they have not suffered any huge negative consequences as a result. But I’ve noticed that drinking patterns like I’ve described very often contribute to poor outcomes in people’s relationships, careers, and overall well-being.
There are a lot of things people should work on, but the most important answer to this question is this: needing psychological help IS normal. Mental illness IS normal. Wanting to talk through a rough stretch in life with a professional IS normal. One of the biggest problems that we face in society today regarding mental health doesn’t even have to do with our own mental state, it has to do with the negative perception society has on not having “perfect” mental health.
If you think you would benefit from psychological help, at least do yourself the favor of giving it a try, in whatever form it may be.
**GETTING HELP IS NORMAL**.
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