5 Hidden Signs of Depression

5 Hidden Signs of Depression

There is a common misconception that depression is easy to spot. Hollywood often depics it as somebody who is always sad or looks

morn out.

But depression isn't always obvious, which is why so many of us struggle with it silently.

Sometimes it means smiling on the outside when we are really dying on the inside.

Here are five hidden signs of depression.

• One : 

you have habitual remedies. Albeit a medication can help with depression.

But if you find yourself making extra changes to

your lifestyle, then it can indicate that you're struggling

more than usual with it.

I'm going through this one myself. If you are too,

you may find yourself exercising more frequently,

listening to music more often, or doing your favorite hobbies to

distract yourself from the pain you're feeling.

Hidden depression exists when you are trying to quiet

the loud demons in your head.

• Two :

 you have irregular eating and sleeping patterns. People with depression struggle with

consistent eating and sleeping patterns.

You may find you either sleeping or eating

too much or too little. Depression can work in

extremes, and slows down when we get

little energy from our irregular daily patterns.

• Three : 

you are highly philosophical. Do you constantly find yourself seeking a purpose

in life? Do you also think about the 'what if?'

and have frequent deep conversations about life and death?

Also you sound very scholarly and smart.

You can also be a down side to thinking too much.

People with hidden depression have a tendency to

ruminate about their uncertainties in life.

They usually feel directionless, lost and scared.

• Four :

you have trouble with abandonment. People with depression understand how much of a Burdon it can be.

I can strongly relate to this.

I have a hard time letting people in, afraid that it would be harder for them to be there for me when I need their support.

I realize I have abandonment issues.

But I'm trying harder to be more vulnerable.

I realize I can't fight depression alone, and neither should you. No one should have to.

• Five :

 you're losing your patience. Have you been feeling irritable or angry with others lately?

Depression doesn't always have to look like sadness or dejection. Instead you might

find yourself frustrated and impatient with everyone.

If you feel like you're at your last straw,

your depression might have intensified.

Do you resonate with any of these hidden signs?

We want you to know that you're not alone, and together

we CAN fight depression!