Depression is indeed a silent killer. But what's more alarming is that some people are trying to hide it to the world. Unfortunately, not all the symptoms of depression are obvious. Of these, the vast majority (eighty percent) won’t seek treatment, although it is a very treatable condition. The number of people with clinical depression increases by about twenty percent each year. So to help them, here are some lists of habits of people with concealed depression do.
ONE. They lose interest in their favorite activities.
When someone is depressed, they lose the zest for life that they once had. They tend to just sleep or do nothing when they're depressed, or just be alone watching movie in their place and eat. So if you have friends who do this often, they belong to the "concealed depression" people we are talking about.
TWO. Overeating or Appetite loss.
Changes in your eating habits may be related to other symptoms of depression, such as fatigue and a lack of pleasure from activities as I've mentioned earlier. "Many people with depression lose both energy and interest. This can include a loss of interest in eating." says Dr. Kennedy. "This may be especially true for older people with depression, who may lose interest in cooking and don't have the energy to prepare meals. For others, nausea may be a symptom of their depression and a cause for loss of appetite."
THREE. Abnormal Sleeping Habits.
The relationship between sleep and depressive illness is complex – depression may cause sleep problems and sleep problems may cause or contribute to depressive disorders. For some people, symptoms of depression occur before the onset of sleep problems. For others, sleep problems appear first.
FOUR. They are often talented and expressive.
Many of the most inspired and life-changing artists, musicians, and leaders of this world were also plagued by mental illness. I use the word “plagued” in a contradicting fashion, because having a serious depth of emotions can also lead to profound greatness. People who live with depression that may not be visible to the naked-eye, often express themselves in incredible ways. They are in touch with the good and bad pieces of their souls. They are able to formulate and illustrate beauty through the shadows of the emotions they carry.
FIVE. They can be perfectionists and seek love and affection.
They strive to always be perfect, and fear if others see their imperfect side. Or their failures, they will no longer love and accept them.
SIX. They may struggle with abandonment.
They may feel being a burden to those people around them. They tend to just cry or be emotionally weak when left alone by friends.
Gonna leave early. LOL I did not have enough time to finnish 4, 5, and 6. Ill update it tomorrow though. Booyah!