10 Subtle Signs You May Be Depressed

Here are 10 ways that depression can look. Anyone of these in isolation doesn’t have to mean that you are depressed, but it can be a signal to take a deeper look into whether you or your loved one may really be depressed.

1. Apathy and bored being disengaged, things seem meaningless
2. Everything is hard tasks and decisions, include brain fog
3. Easily irritated
4. Disgusted by sex
5. Takes longer to get out of bed
6. Mentally disengaged Low stimulation doesn’t bother you
7. Ruminates on negativity
8. Sleep problems
9. Something always wrong physically
10. Increase in carb cravings or alcohol

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Disclaimer: All of the information on this channel is for educational purposes and not intended to be specific/personal medical advice from me to you. Watching the videos or getting answers to comments/question, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. If you have your own doctor, perhaps these videos can help prepare you for your discussion with your doctor.

[nicolegonzalezmarrero]

It’s weird to have a stranger describe you so well.

[DoggyHateFire]

When I'm depressed everything does seem more difficult. Reading or playing video games seems like too big a time investment and too mentally taxing so I just stay on YouTube all day.

[frozengamer]

Sometimes negative thoughts overwhelms me and it ruins my day.

[rebeccajones]

My depression is obvious and in no way subtle (to me anyway), but it is still validating to hear. I think sometimes the folks around me don't realize the severity of what I am experiencing.

[christianyaerger]

"Eating excessive carbohydrates can be a sign of depression."
Me, driving home: *gives bag of Wendy's food the side eye*

[samsula]

This is helpful. Also, people don’t realize how much depression actually hurts. And it’s hard to explain to those that don’t understand depression. They don’t understand it hurts and you just want to make the pain stop. Thanks again for these videos. I’ve used these to share with family.

[mrsmurray]

I’ve had depression for years and already know the ins and outs of it. Yet I still watch videos likes this to get the feeling someone understands me. Like I’m not alone. If you’re the same, you’re not alone. Just know there’s one person on the internet who you’ve never me that understands you <3

[boysonthm]

The whole time I am asking my, why am procrastinating and finding it studying extremely to study ? It turns out I am depressed. Don't get me wrong, I am not trying to make excuses why I am not studying. But just realized I haven't been feeling well

[echase]

This slow cognitive function or brain fog in depression, can actually ‘look like dementia’ in some people. There is literally a term called <pseudo -dementia>. And depression, left untreated, can actually up the rate of eventual dementia.

[demigaines]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING
I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY I EXPERIENCE THIS DAILY.
1/ PERSISTENT SADNESS
2/ SELF LOATHING
3/ LOSS OF INTEREST
4/ IRITATED
5/ BEING DISCUSSED BY SEX.
6/ IRRITATED ISOLATION
7/ ANXIETY
8/ NO ENERGY
9/ NOT SLEEPING WELL
10/ FEAR

[DailyDose]

The worst is when a person see's depression as someone being lazy..
Their ignorance is so infuriating

[Cathy-xicb]

This is EXCELLENT! She has done a terrific job of explaining the differences between moods, personality and situational problems, and depression. If you see yourself in this video, please seek treatment. Please. You aren't making it up, and there is help out there.

[rinathomson]

Thank you for the carb explanation. When I am depressed I feel like I could eat a bakery. I already have stomach issues and the over eating durning a depressive episode makes it worse which makes me feel worse. Its a terrible cycle.

[flyleelee]

I gotta force myself to do stuff. I really want to be in the bed, but I know I gotta get up and something. Nothing interests me. The same thing everyday. I wake up around 4am every morning.

[fanchonfrancis]

I tend to isolate myself when I feel overwhelmed/depressed but I'm not gonna stay isolated and continue to feel depressed 😔 even Jesus took some time away from everyone. Sometimes we need to gather ourselves and regroup our thoughts in our own minds. I like these videos.

[BeingBetter]

I like your hair too. When I'm depressed I lose interest in things like my jigsaw puzzles.
It's been taking me lot to get out of bed for several months, but once I'm out of bed I'm usually better.

[scabbarae]

One thing I feel isn't pointed out as often: chronic depression often persists in some form even when properly treated and managed. Although my depression is only mild to moderate compared to the total misery it causes some, it is still a lifelong condition. Even though I work out regularly and take medication to improve my mood, prevent negative rumination, and so on, I still have periods of lethargy and have trouble getting out of bed. I still consider myself in remission and in much better shape than I was in five years ago, but I don't expect to ever be the total ray of sunshine society often expects of everyone.

[ppanonymous]

Thank you for saying that you need to see a therapist TOO for non-medication therapy. Now, if we could only get insurers to recognize that need as well... and to understand that therapy is not one size fits all and that different people will need differing lengths/amounts of therapy to get better.

[terrystexastreasures]

Wow. Love use of today's everyday life and how depression can be expressed. I have Bipolar II and though I lost my husband of 30 years recently, I didn't think my depression is all that bad. But having 8 out of your 10 examples I am reminded that I have to continue working on myself. A recent small increase in my antidepressant does seem to be helping me deal with estate matters. Thank you Traci.

[black_cats_enthusiast]

I guess a lot of people see depression as great sadness when in fact I feel numb and irritated at the same time 🤷🏻‍♀️
And often its easy to hide