How do I know if it is more than just stress?

ከተራ ውጥረት በላይ መሆኑን እንዴት አውቃለሁ?
ውጥረት መቼ ወደ ጭንቀት ወይም የመንፈስ ጭንቀት እንደሚሸጋገር በምልክቶቹና በቆይታ ጊዜው መለየት እንደሚቻል የሚያብራራ መልስ።

Amharic question: ከተራ ውጥረት በላይ መሆኑን እንዴት አውቃለሁ? English question: How do I know if what I am feeling is more than just normal stress?

Everyday stress usually eases once the pressure passes, like after an exam or a busy week. It's worth paying closer attention when the feelings don't lift. A few things to notice: Has a low mood, worry, or tension lasted two weeks or more? Is it getting in the way of your sleep, appetite, studies, work, or relationships? Have you lost interest in things you used to enjoy, or started pulling away from people? Are you leaning on alcohol, khat, or other things to get through the day? If several of these feel true, it may be more than ordinary stress, and that's worth talking about. This doesn't mean anything is wrong with you. Anxiety and low mood are common among young people, and both respond well to support. Reaching out early often makes things easier. You don't need to have it all figured out first. If you ever feel hopeless or have thoughts of harming yourself, please tell a trusted person right away and speak to a professional as soon as you can. A simple guide many health workers use is this: if a low mood or a loss of interest is there most of the day, nearly every day, for two weeks or more, it's worth getting support. If you ever feel in immediate danger, go to the nearest health facility. You can also share what you're feeling in private with a Letena doctor. It's free, and you'll hear back within a few hours.