Depression often goes unnoticed because its symptoms can be subtle or easily overlooked. In this video, we uncover the 6 unseen warning signs of depression that everyone should know. Whether you're concerned about yourself or a loved one, recognizing these signs early can make a significant difference in mental health and well-being.
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00:00Here are six warning signs of depression that are more than just laziness.
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00:07You can't snap yourself out of it.
00:10A sense of laziness usually creeps in when you're overly stressed or if you've been
00:14working too hard for too long.
00:17And there are a lot of nifty tips and tricks you can use to snap yourself out of it, like
00:20making a to-do list, listening to motivational talks, or setting achievable goals.
00:25But when it's depression, depression isn't a choice and it's definitely not something
00:30you can just shake off or get over, no matter what other people tell you.
00:36Depression is a serious mental illness that needs to be treated with professional help
00:40and medication if required.
00:43Often times, depressive episodes can recur throughout your life, so months of therapy
00:47may be needed to help you cope.
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00:51You can't cheer yourself up.
00:53Do you often struggle with feelings of unexplained loneliness, sadness, and hopelessness?
00:59Do you feel exhausted all the time and rarely have any energy?
01:03You might be feeling downcast and disheartened for reasons you just don't understand.
01:08And nothing you do seems to cheer you up or make you feel better.
01:12No amount of sleep, comfort food, self-care activities, or fun times with friends seem
01:17to do much to brighten your spirits.
01:19When you're battling depression, not even doing the things you used to love the most
01:23or spending time with your loved ones can make you feel better.
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01:27You've lost interest in everything.