(3)
Change in normal energy level.
(a)
Low energy level (chronic tiredness).
(b)
(c)
Restlessness.
(d)
Physical exhaustion.
(4)
Change in normal mental response.
(a)
Difficulty in decision-making.
(b)
Confused thinking.
(c)
Short attention span.
(5)
Complaints about physical problems.
(a)
Chest, stomach, back.
(b)
Head, extremities.
(c)
Constipation.
(d)
Decreased sexual performance, desire.
NOTE:
The medical specialist should be alert to possible emotional problems which
may be signaled by surface physical complaints. Remember that a substance
abuser may also exhibit some of the physical problems.
(6)
Personal injury, accidental dismemberment, or carelessness around field
equipment.
NOTE:
Depression is the single most outstanding characteristic of suicide and
potential suicide; thus, the signs and symptoms of depression and potential
suicide are the same.
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