With the pace of life getting faster and people’s stress increasing, it is likely that emotions will have no outlet, which may lead to some psychological issues over time. One term we often hear in recent years is depression; many people experience depression issues in life, especially notable among celebrities, and the number of suicides due to depression is continuously on the rise.
In fact, people under pressure in life may have some depressive emotions to varying degrees, but as long as they are not excessively amplified, there are generally no problems and they do not escalate into depression. By certain behaviors, one can determine whether a person has a tendency towards depression. People who often say these three sentences might be potential “depression” patients. Have you been affected?
Those who frequently mention these three sentences may have a tendency towards “depression.” Have you been affected?
1. It’s all my fault; blame it all on me.
Usually, when we encounter something unpleasant, we tend to complain, but most of us direct our complaints towards external factors, which effectively prevents excessive self-blame. However, for individuals with depression, when faced with unpleasant situations, they tend to engage in self-blame first, criticizing themselves for various shortcomings, even displaying self-destructive tendencies.
2. I can’t do anything right; I’m useless.
Individuals dealing with depression problems are particularly prone to self-doubt. When they cannot perform a task well, they begin to feel dejected, believing they are incompetent, viewing themselves as worthless. Even if they accomplish something, they tend to believe others are better than them in every aspect, feeling inferior. This self-doubt makes them prone to worsening mood swings and depression issues. People around them should continuously encourage them to help them recognize their self-worth.
3. If I die, you’ll be relieved.
Those suffering from depression usually see themselves as burdens and believe that their disappearance or death would bring relief to others, a reason behind the high suicide rate among individuals with depression. They also tend to worry excessively about others, thinking that their own state will bring misfortune to others, hence feeling that self-solution is the only way out, allowing others to be free from worries.
Individuals with depression often put on a facade of strength when interacting with others, pretending to be cheerful in daily life, while inwardly experiencing extreme pain, a psychological suffering that ordinary people cannot comprehend. If someone around you frequently mentions these three sentences, be sure to offer them more encouragement to prevent them from sinking deeper into despair and isolation.
