Is it laziness, or could it be something deeper like depression? In this video, we break down the key differences between depression and laziness to help you understand what you or someone you care about might be experiencing. Knowing the difference is the first step toward getting the right help and support.
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00:00Your laziness isn't a choice.
00:03Finally, but perhaps most importantly,
00:06the key difference between depression and laziness
00:09is that while laziness can be changed,
00:11depression isn't so easily altered.
00:14If you're feeling tired or unmotivated,
00:17you can do something to change that for yourself.
00:19You can rest, brainstorm, look for inspiration
00:22and try out different productivity hacks
00:24to help you get out of your funk.
00:26But with depression, it's not that easy.
00:29It's not a funk that you can just get out of.
00:32When you have depression,
00:33you're not making the choice to be depressed
00:35or stay depressed.
00:37In fact, patients with depression
00:38often report feelings of extreme guilt, shame
00:42and helplessness due to their depression.