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ALT Warning Signs and Risk Factors for Emotional Distress Eating or sleeping too much or too little Anger, feeling edgy or lashing out at others Overwhelming sadness Pulling away from people and things Not connecting with others Lack of energy or always feeling tired Feeling like you have to keep busy SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Call or text 1-800-985-5990. samhsa.gov/DDH Having unexplained aches and pains, such as constant stomachaches or headaches Feeling helpless or hopeless Excessive smoking, drinking, or using drugs, including prescription medications Worrying a lot of the time; feeling guilty but not sure why Thinking of hurting or killing yourself or someone else Having difficulty readjusting to home or work life