{"id":1776,"date":"2018-05-10T08:50:56","date_gmt":"2018-05-10T08:50:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/besthealth.guide\/?p=1776"},"modified":"2021-10-11T03:46:07","modified_gmt":"2021-10-11T03:46:07","slug":"10-subtle-signs-of-depression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/10-subtle-signs-of-depression\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Subtle Signs of Depression"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When a person is suffering from depression, the signs are not always obvious. Many people who live with depression are able to hide it from the world. A person with depression can seem to be normal on the outside, even when they are struggling to cope on the inside. At times, a person may not even realize that they are depressed. Depression can manifest differently in different people. This is mainly because people will handle the way that they are feeling in many different ways. There are several symptoms and signs that can be indicators of not being well. Some of these signs and symptoms are quite subtle. However, they are very common among those people who are living with depression. Here are ten of the subtle signs that a person who is living with depression may experience at some point.<\/p>\n

1. Always Staying Busy<\/h3>\n

A person who is struggling with depression<\/a> may always keep themselves busy. They never stop and are always on the go. When they are not working they go to the gym, they volunteer, or they go out with their friends. If they sit down to watch a show on television they typically will be doing several other things at the same time. A person struggling with depression never takes the time to stop and regroup.<\/p>\n

They will typically have their phones in their hands at all times and not take the time to stop to think about how they are feeling. Staying busy is the way that a person may be coping with how they really feel. This struggle to stay busy can have side effects as it will eventually catch up to a person. If you find that you are always looking for a way to fill your time, this could be a subtle sign that you are ignoring what you are feeling and need to take a step back. \"\"<\/p>\n

2. Lack of Energy<\/h3>\n

Another subtle symptom of depression that a person may suffer from is feeling like they never have any energy. No matter how much they sleep a person with depression will often feel like they have less energy than the people that are around them. Feeling constantly drained no matter what is a sign that something is wrong. Your muscles may constantly ache<\/a>. It may also seem like you get half as much done as other people, and while you are extremely exhausted others can simply keep going.<\/p>\n

While there may be other reasons for feeling exhausted all of the time, such as a vitamin deficiency of some type, there is also a chance that you are depressed. Often times, vitamin deficiencies can also cause a person to become depressed as their bodies are not getting the nutrients that it needs to thrive. If you are feeling exhausted all the time, it is a good idea to discuss this feeling with your doctor. \"\"<\/p>\n

3. Irritability<\/h3>\n

When most people think about depression they tend to think that it involves overwhelming sadness. This is somewhat true. However, often times when a person is depressed they often by small things that you know that you should not be bothered by, it may be a sign of depression. There is no explanation for why some things just make you want to scream or why something someone is doing makes you want to snap.<\/p>\n

Not being able to cope with just the little things in life can be frustrating, annoying, and make living at all seem difficult. If you have noticed that you are seemingly more impatient and irritable, do not ignore it. Do not simply blame it on stress or your current workload. Take some time to consider the possibility that you may be depressed as there is a good chance that depression could be the root of your anger and irritability<\/a>. \"\"<\/p>\n

4. Difficulty Sleeping<\/h3>\n

Having one or two nights of restlessness is not a cause for alarm in most cases. However, if you are having persistent difficulties sleeping or even suffering from insomnia<\/a>, it could be a sign that you are depressed. Many people who suffer from depression have difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep during the night. This is despite the fact that they often feel exhausted.<\/p>\n

In other cases, a person suffering from depression may sleep too much. They may find it hard to wake up each morning and cannot wait to crawl into bed at night. They often will take naps throughout the day whenever possible. If you are struggling to sleep at night or if you find that you are sleeping more than you used to, it could be a sign of depression. It is important to track your sleep habits and note any changes that take place. It is important to find the underlying causes of any sleep difficulties that you may be experiencing. \"\"<\/p>\n

5. Physical Pain<\/h3>\n

There is a great link between your mind and your body. When a person struggles with mental health<\/a> issues, there is a good possibility that there are going to be physical issues that appear as well. Many people will simply dismiss aches and pains as a part of the normal aging process. However, sore muscles, backaches, headaches, and other physical pain within the body can be a sign of depression.<\/p>\n

If you are experiencing any type of physical pain that is not associated with a direct illness, there is a good chance that there is a mental issue that you are struggling with. Anxiety and depression can both cause you to experience different types of physical pain along with the mental anguish that you are likely feeling. It is important to not simply write off any physical pain that you have and discuss it all with your doctor. \"\"<\/p>\n

6. Guilt<\/h3>\n

A person who is suffering from depression may feel an extreme amount of guilt. This guilt<\/a> may be about anything going on in their lives. You may feel guilty for not staying that extra hour at work or for taking any time for yourself. Blaming yourself for the things that you have in your life is not healthy. If you find yourself feeling guilty about everything from divorce to something you got into a fight about when you were a kid, you may be suffering from depression.<\/p>\n

In addition, many people who are struggling with depression will feel worthless. It is important to pay close attention to your inner monologue. Guilt can make you feel like you do not deserve anything good and may surround everything that you think and do. If you find that you blame yourself for everything, even those things you have no control over, it is important to seek help from a professional to help you sort through those thoughts. <\/p>\n

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7. Recklessness<\/h3>\n

A person who seems like a party animal on the outside is often suffering on the inside. Risky sexual behavior, gambling, substance abuse, and other types of reckless behavior<\/a> are often simply attempting a person makes to mask unpleasant emotions that they may be feeling. If you or someone you care about has recently started indulging in new risks, it may be a sign that there is some inner turmoil.<\/p>\n

While these behaviors may seem fun at first, they are really unhealthy coping skills. This type of behavior only provides momentary relief. In the long run, these behaviors may even make depression symptoms worse. Not only are the behaviors risky, but they are also only fun for a bit. When the good feelings that these behaviors provide start to wane, it is likely that a person may spiral out of control and be overcome with guilt and some of the other hidden symptoms that depression causes. \"\"<\/p>\n

8. Difficulty Concentrating<\/h3>\n

Many people who suffer from depression will state that they have difficulty staying focused, even on the easiest of tasks. Some even report that they often feel like they are in a fog. If you are feeling like this, it is possible that you are depressed. People who suffer from depression are often very forgetful and will often misplace everyday objects such as their phones, keys, and paperwork.<\/p>\n

While the digital world of today often leaves many of us feeling distracted, concentration issues may also be caused by a mood disorder<\/a>. If you have noticed that there has been a decline in your productivity or you have trouble staying on task, it is important to consider the possibility that you may be depressed. If you have difficulty concentrating and also have some of the other symptoms that are on this list, it is very probable that you are suffering from depression or some other type of mental health issue. \"\"<\/p>\n

9. Feeling Sad and Crying over Simple Tasks<\/h3>\n

A person may be able to deliver a speech at work and then come home and cry because they cannot find all of the matches to their socks. In fact, when you suffer from depression doing just about anything at all can feel like a huge challenge. There may be mornings where you wake up and feel that everything is simply impossible.<\/p>\n

A person who suffers from depression becomes an expert at putting on a front for others and then when alone crying over the smallest tasks. In addition, it is likely that you simply do not feel happy. Even though you may laugh at a funny movie, you simply feel empty inside. It can be difficult to understand why you do not feel happiness, even in moments that should be happy for you. As mentioned, a person with depression may not necessarily feel sad but may feel empty, alone<\/a>, and even angry. \"\"<\/p>\n

10. Feelings of Self Doubt<\/h3>\n

Along with feeling guilty about things, one of the symptoms of depression is feelings of self-doubt<\/a>. A person with depression will constantly doubt and worry about everything that they do. This can be anything from a conversation that they had earlier in the day or even week or something bigger such as how much you spent purchasing a car or a house.<\/p>\n

Chances are if you are not in a good state of mental health you will question absolutely everything that you do. Constantly worrying about everything that you do is not very healthy for obvious reasons. When you do this it is easy to quickly spiral out of control. Once again, it is important to make sure that you are keeping track of your inner dialogue. If you notice that your inner dialogue is often negative and you often question everything that you do, it is a good idea to seek help from a mental health professional. \r\n

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