Signs of depression

Unfortunately, depression is extremely common these days, but it’s signs can be easily ignored.

Depression can manifest in many ways, depending from a person to another. It may seem superficial, but usually, those who don’t suffer from this illness believe that it’s just a caprice, a way of victimization.

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In reality, depression is a real illness, and it should be treated. So if you think that you might suffer from it, read these signs and see if they fit with your situation.

The first signs of depression are the loss of interest, tiredness and the incapacity to concentrate. When you’re depressive, you suddenly can’t enjoy anything.

You lose your interest in your daily activities, like spending time with your friends and loved ones. You always say “I don’t care right now”. This illness can cause insomnia, because when you have depression you’re not capable of relaxing.

Also, you aren’t able to focus like you used to, and making a decision, even a simple one, seems impossible, because depression brings fear of failure.

Another sign is the feeling that your useless, or you’re feeling like you’re guilty for everything bad that happens.

Minor past episodes won’t let you alone, you feel guilty even If it’s for insignificant things. You feel like you’re useless, like no one cares about you or your feelings.

The next sign is the most obvious one. You cry super easily, even more time a day, and every problem make you feel like it’s the end of the world. You become the most pessimist person and you have exaggerated reactions to everything.

The worst part is that depression can affect you in a physical way. Depressed people can lose their appetite which can lead to extreme weight loss or, on the contrary, they can eat too much. Another sign is when you headaches won’t pass, even with medication.

Good morning Steemians! Have you ever been in a depression?