When it comes to depression, perhaps most people’s first reaction is unhappiness, not being pleased, often saying some not very optimistic words to others, which will often be seen as too dramatic or too sentimental by most people.
However, little do they know that depression is a common type of mental illness. Many people may not understand it and think that depression is just simply feeling unhappy. But little do they know that, if it becomes severe, it can lead to feelings of low mood and even thoughts of suicide.
Therefore, in life, one must pay attention to observe properly. Once the following behaviors appear, it is highly likely that depression is knocking at the door. Is depression just about being unhappy? If the body has these 5 “traits”, please treat her well.
Depression is more than just unhappiness! If the body shows these 5 “symptoms”, remember to give her a hug.
Emotional abnormalities: For some depression patients, the most common manifestation is emotional abnormalities, often filled with negative emotions, feeling constantly depressed and pessimistic. Even when something happy happens, they still don’t show interest.
Therefore, once you notice such people around you, remember to give them a hug, learn to provide appropriate comfort, help them overcome this gloomy mood, which may help improve their condition to some extent.
Loss of appetite: For some groups of people with depression, they may also experience a lack of desire for food, a notable decrease in appetite. Even their favorite foods won’t entice them to eat, resulting in weight loss and a period of thinness.
So, if you witness this phenomenon, be vigilant as it is likely a sign of depression knocking at the door. Pay attention to proper adjustment in daily life to prevent the condition from worsening and affecting the body.
Continual fatigue: For some depression patients, they may experience unexplained and continuous fatigue. They feel incapable of doing anything, lack motivation.
Therefore, if you find yourself in a state where you are physically tired and mentally exhausted for a period, you must be vigilant as it is mostly a sign of depression, promptly seek medical diagnosis and treatment to avoid adverse effects on the body.
Decreased sleep quality: Most depression patients often experience sleep disorders, having difficulty falling asleep and easily waking up even after a few hours of sleep. Nightmares may also frequently occur.
Over time, this can have a certain impact on their mental state, leading to a lack of enthusiasm. So, if you have such people around you, treat them well, learn to make appropriate adjustments in daily life to avoid affecting their health.
Strong sense of inferiority: For those with mild depression, there is often a strong sense of inferiority, feeling worthless, ineffectual, blaming themselves for any mistakes, leading to a heavy sense of guilt. As the condition worsens, thoughts of suicide may arise.
So, if you have such people around you, learn to give them a hug, encourage them, help them out of their difficulties. This may help alleviate the progression of the condition.
That’s all for today’s sharing. Remember to wear more clothes in the cold weather, stay healthy and free, see you next time.
