Ever felt that deep, uneasy or negative feeling that something is wrong with you but you just can't put a finger on it? You may assume that it's just one of those days when you're feeling the blues. But beware! You (or someone you know) may be going through depression without realizing it.
1. You Experience Different Kinds of Negative Emotions.
The intense feelings of being sad, empty, helpless, worthless, or guilt all rolled into one. You feel as though no one understands you, that you are hopeless and that anything you do feels like it means nothing.
2. You Lose The Pleasures or Interests That You Once Enjoyed.
Simple pleasures in life feels like a chore, e.g., like a walk in the park, hanging out with family or close friends, and watching movies in the cinema. You may even lose interest in sexual intercourse with your partner or spouse.
3. You Have Trouble Sleeping or Excessive Sleeping.
Insomnia or Hypersomnia is a normal occurrence among people who suffers from depression. This is why you may feel tired, restless and irritable, and have fatigue or lack of energy most of the time.
4. You Become Withdrawn or Isolate Yourself From Family or Friends.
Suddenly the thought of people surrounding you feels like it's going to suffocate you. All you want is to be left alone because you don't feel like having conversations or that seeing other people happy may make you even more depressed and feeling guilty because you're avoiding them.
5. You Find It Difficult To Concentrate or Remember Details.
Daily tasks like picking up the laundry from dry cleaners, or whose turn it is to pick up the kids from school just slipped out of your mind. You can't concentrate on your favorite TV shows or you keep on reading the same page of the novel or magazine because there are constantly other things in your mind that you are worried about.
6. You May Experience Loss of Appetite or Overeating.
Dramatic changes in appetite. It's like you feel you can't or don't want to eat at all because you're not in the mood or you just don't feel like it. It could also be the other way around, where you suddenly have the urge to eat just about everything, whenever you feel like it even though you are not hungry. Either way, you can't really control or help yourself.
7. Suicidal Thoughts or Attempts.
Constantly thinking about your death or even contemplating suicide because you think or feel there is no other way out but to end your life.
If you feel that you (or you realize someone) is experiencing all the above symptoms (or half of the symptoms), the first step is to confide in someone close or you trust be it a family member or close friend. It is very important to seek help immediately especially if you are thinking of attempting suicide.
Please remember that there is ALWAYS a solution to EVERY problem. Life is way too precious to waste because of it.
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