Around us, some people have poor psychological resilience and may feel unhappy about trivial matters, leading them to suspect that they have depression. Besides being unhappy, individuals with depression may also exhibit physical abnormalities, so don’t be careless.
Is depression just feeling unhappy? Put away such naivety; many people are unaware of its other manifestations.
Many may naïvely think that depression is just being unhappy, but this notion is incorrect. I hope you dispel this naivety. If depression occurs, the body will show many other signs, just that many are unaware.
Persistent feelings of sadness.
You’ll notice that individuals with depression not only display feelings of unhappiness but also experience persistent sadness. They can’t find joy in anything, and you’ll see that they lose interest in everything around them. Even activities they used to be passionate about seem dull to them now. They always feel down.
Insomnia with vivid dreams.
Most individuals with depression experience insomnia and vivid dreams. Due to the psychological burden of depression, they may lie awake at night, leading to disrupted sleep patterns, vivid dreaming, and frequent awakenings, making it hard to fall back asleep. When these abnormal signs appear, be vigilant as it may indicate that depression has found you.
Lack of motivation, becoming lazy.
If someone is suffering from mild depression, not only will they feel extremely pessimistic, losing interest in everything, but their behavior will also change significantly. They’ll feel unenthusiastic about doing anything, becoming lazy and disinterested even in basic self-care tasks like washing their face or brushing their teeth. They may avoid interactions with others. If you notice this behavior in someone around you, try to encourage them as it may signify mild depressive symptoms.
Constant self-doubt, denying their own self-worth.
Those with depression not only feel unhappy but also engage in self-denial, constantly belittling themselves, thinking they have no value and using phrases like “I’m useless,” “Life is meaningless, it would be better if I were gone.” They excessively criticize themselves, think negatively, and may even contemplate suicide. If you observe such behavior, remain alert as it could be a sign of depression.
If you encounter individuals like this in your surroundings, make sure to promptly offer support and help them break free from the cloud of depression.
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