Do you recognise yourself in this?

Attention deficit without hyperactivity. Difficulty concentrating, organising and sustaining attention.

Attention deficit with hyperactivity. Impulsivity, concentration problems and overactivity that get in the way of daily life.

Fear of situations from which escape seems difficult, such as shops, public transport or crowded places.

Persistent, excessive anxiety that interferes with daily functioning. The most common mental health condition in the Netherlands.

Difficulty standing up for yourself, setting boundaries or expressing your opinion without feeling guilty.

Autism spectrum disorder affects social interaction, communication and behavioural patterns.

Fear of intimate relationships and emotional closeness. Often rooted in early attachment experiences.

Alternating periods of depression and (hypo)mania, with a major impact on mood, energy and behaviour.

Excessive preoccupation with a perceived physical flaw that others barely notice or don't notice at all.

Unstable self-image, intense emotions and difficulty with relationships. Falls under the personality disorders.

Chronic boredom and lack of challenge at work, resulting in exhaustion and a sense of meaninglessness.

Extreme exhaustion from sustained work stress. Body and mind become completely overloaded.

A growing problem due to performance pressure and social media. Symptoms are similar but the cause is often different.

A persistent, incorrect breathing pattern that leads to various physical symptoms such as dizziness and tingling.

Extreme fatigue that doesn't go away with rest and isn't explained by a physical illness.

Fear of enclosed or small spaces, such as lifts, tunnels or small rooms.

Persistent low mood, loss of energy and loss of interest. Affects more than 800,000 people in the Netherlands every year.

The feeling of being disconnected from yourself or reality. Often a reaction to overwhelming experiences.

Intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviours that take up a large part of the day.

The feeling of isolation and lack of connection, even when you're surrounded by people.

A disturbed relationship with food and body image, such as anorexia, bulimia or binge eating.

Processing psychological violence, intimidation or manipulation in relationships or childhood.

Dealing with the effects of emotional shortcomings in upbringing that leave their mark.

Intense fear of failure that undermines performance, even when you're competent.

Constant fear of missing out, fuelled by social media. Leads to restlessness and dissatisfaction.

Intense, irrational fear of specific objects or situations, such as spiders, planes or blood.

Psychological damage from manipulation that made you doubt your own perception.

Chronic, wide-ranging worrying that's hard to stop, with physical tension.

Support with gender identity, gender questions or the tension between gender identity and the body you were born with.

Difficulty trusting and connecting due to insecure attachment in childhood.

Dealing with the challenges that come with a high IQ, such as understimulation or social isolation.

Deep processing of stimuli and experiences, often resulting in quick overstimulation and intense emotions.

Conflicts, alienation or communication problems in a long-term relationship or marriage.

Breathing too fast or too deeply, often out of fear, resulting in dizziness and tingling.

Intense fear of being seriously ill, despite medical reassurance that doesn't stick.

Uncertainty about who you are, what you want and where you belong. Common in young people, but also in adults.

A harsh, self-critical voice that constantly judges you and never finds you good enough.

Intense, hard-to-control jealousy that puts pressure on relationships.

Persistent lack of energy, initiative and motivation. Having no interest in anything and going through life passively, without a clear physical cause.

Physical complaints that, after medical examination, cannot be explained by an illness.

Intense pain and grief after the end of a relationship. Sometimes it seriously disrupts daily functioning.

Recurring frightening dreams that disrupt sleep and cause anxiety or tension during the day.

Recovering from a relationship with someone with narcissistic traits. Rebuilding trust and self-worth.

Persistent negative beliefs about yourself that hold you back in relationships, work and daily life.

Recurring thoughts that negatively affect your mood, motivation and behaviour.

Chronically doubting yourself, others and the future, with difficulty making decisions.

A disrupted bond with parents, or as a parent: attachment, boundaries and the consequences for later in life.

Mood complaints, anxiety or depression around the menopause.

Quickly becoming overwhelmed by sensory or social stimuli, resulting in fatigue and withdrawal.

A state of severe overload just before burnout. Body and mind are calling out for rest.

A sudden, intense wave of fear with heart palpitations, breathlessness and a feeling of losing control.

Recurring panic attacks combined with persistent fear of another attack.

Deep-rooted, rigid patterns in thinking, feeling and relating to others that lead to problems.

Psychological consequences of bullying at school or work: low self-confidence, anxiety, low mood.

Endlessly going over problems, risks or the future, without arriving at a solution.

Physical, cognitive and psychological complaints after an ICU stay. Family members can develop symptoms too.

Severe emotional symptoms before menstruation that seriously disrupt daily life.

Physical and emotional symptoms in the second half of the cycle, before menstruation.

Depressive symptoms after childbirth. Occurs in around 10% of mothers.

Persistent symptoms after a traumatic experience: flashbacks, avoidance and hypervigilance.

Loneliness, relationship problems or PICS as a result of the Covid pandemic and lockdown measures.

Loss of contact with reality, hallucinations or delusions. Requires specialist help.

Conflicts, distance, infidelity or communication problems that undermine the relationship.

Fear of driving or being a passenger, often after an accident or due to learned fear.

Giving the pain of loss a place. Sometimes grief becomes complicated and support is needed.

The loss of a child is one of the most profound losses. Professional support is available.

Psychological consequences of a divorce: grief, anger, insecurity, guilt.

Compulsive sexual behaviour that disrupts daily life and is hard to stop.

Problems with sexual experience, arousal, pain or intimacy that affect wellbeing and the relationship.

Questions about sexual orientation, identity or experience where guidance can help.

Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, leaving you tired and irritable during the day.

Fear of contamination and compulsive cleaning. A subtype of OCD.

Intense fear of situations in which you might be judged. Often leads to avoidance.

Persistent low mood without a clear reason. Can be the start of depression.

Physical and psychological symptoms caused by prolonged overload.

Chronic overload just before burnout: your battery is almost empty but not completely drained yet.

Coping with the psychological burden of persistent ringing in the ears.

Distressing experiences that keep intruding and affect daily life.

Compulsive hair-pulling as a response to tension or as automatic behaviour.

Unexplained physical complaints for which no medical cause can be found.

Involuntary muscle contraction during penetration that makes intercourse painful or impossible.

Intense fear of being abandoned, which undermines relationships and leads to clingy behaviour.

Persistent exhaustion that doesn't go away with rest and limits your life.

Dependence on alcohol, drugs, gambling or other substances or behaviours.

Fear of flying that limits or prevents travel.

Chronically doubting your own abilities, worth and qualities.

Excessive workload, conflicts at work or a disrupted work-life balance.

Recurring depressive symptoms in autumn and winter due to lack of daylight.

Learning to be kinder to yourself, even when you make mistakes or are struggling.

Chronically doubting your own abilities, worth and qualities.

Struggling with questions about the meaning of life, your identity or your place in the world.

Depressive symptoms that occur specifically in summer, less well known than the winter variant.