Introduction
Disturbances in thoughts, feelings, and how you see the world can be confusing and distressing. You might experience unusual perceptual sensations, be preoccupied with new ideas, withdraw from friends and family, or have difficulties coping with day-to-day activities.
These changes can occur for a number of reasons. They may be related to drug or alcohol use, or medical illness, or adjusting to a new environment. These changes could also be early symptoms of a mental health problem.
Friends and family may try to help but can get frustrated through not understanding what you are experiencing. You may have also developed your own ways of coping with these problems.
Sometimes people need a bit of additional help. At OASIS, we can provide information and practical support.
Aims of OASIS
OASIS is a service offering advice and support for people who may be having psychological and emotional problems.
Read on to see if the OASIS service might be able to help you.
Who is OASIS for?
Young people between 14 and 35 living in South London , who have been experiencing any of the things listed below:
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or depressed
- Disturbed patterns of sleeping or eating
- Confused or muddled thinking
- Noticing that things and people seem strange or unreal
- Being preoccupied with particular ideas or thoughts
- Unusual experiences such as seeing or hearing things
- Preferring to spend time alone, away from family and
friends - Struggling to cope at school, college or work
If you are concerned about any of the above, OASIS may be able to help.