Hey all,
Last month I put up a thread that identified 5 signs of depression that are often overlooked by mental health professionals. Here are another 5 signs that are seldom recognized. These are not as common as the previous 5 signs, but you would surprised just how common they are. As with the 5 signs from the first thread, I took these examples from my own battles with depression, as well as from my years as a counselor. Has anyone experienced any of these?
1.You have a complete disinterest in socialization. You would rather not interact with another human, especially in person and especially right after you first wake up. Something as simple as dealing with a cashier could be challenging.
2.Returning phone calls becomes nearly impossible. As your depression worsens, you tend to let the answering machine get it more and more often. Then you feel like you have to work up enough motivation to call back those who left a message.
3,You let emails sit for days. Even emails from people whom you are happy to hear from. You just can't click that "open" button.
4.You suddenly care about light and noise. For most depressed people, it can never be light enough in an indoor room. The TV is too loud, the barking of the neighbors dogs is suddenly very aggravating, and your kids just won't be quiet. Things that never really bothered you too much in the past are now destroying your peace.
5.Even fun things become a chore. Shopping for things that you like, watching TV shows, going to the mall, etc. Everything fails to excite...even the things that you used to look forward to.
Last month I put up a thread that identified 5 signs of depression that are often overlooked by mental health professionals. Here are another 5 signs that are seldom recognized. These are not as common as the previous 5 signs, but you would surprised just how common they are. As with the 5 signs from the first thread, I took these examples from my own battles with depression, as well as from my years as a counselor. Has anyone experienced any of these?
1.You have a complete disinterest in socialization. You would rather not interact with another human, especially in person and especially right after you first wake up. Something as simple as dealing with a cashier could be challenging.
2.Returning phone calls becomes nearly impossible. As your depression worsens, you tend to let the answering machine get it more and more often. Then you feel like you have to work up enough motivation to call back those who left a message.
3,You let emails sit for days. Even emails from people whom you are happy to hear from. You just can't click that "open" button.
4.You suddenly care about light and noise. For most depressed people, it can never be light enough in an indoor room. The TV is too loud, the barking of the neighbors dogs is suddenly very aggravating, and your kids just won't be quiet. Things that never really bothered you too much in the past are now destroying your peace.
5.Even fun things become a chore. Shopping for things that you like, watching TV shows, going to the mall, etc. Everything fails to excite...even the things that you used to look forward to.