5 Subtle Depression Signs

Depression is different from grief or sadness. Grief and sadness come in waves, and generally, you, your self-image, and your worth remain intact. However, depression erodes your self-worth until it is crumbling beneath your feet. To bring more awareness about depression, here a few common signs most people with depression have.

Disclaimer: The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional.

Writer: Sara Del Villar
Script Editor: Isadora Ho
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
VO: Amanda Silvera
Animator: Nhi Nguyen
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

Resources:
McIntyre, Roger S et al. “The prevalence, measurement, and treatment of the cognitive dimension/domain in major depressive disorder.” CNS drugs vol. 29,7 (2015): 577-89. doi:10.1007/s40263-015-0263-x
Millan, Mark J et al. “Cognitive dysfunction in psychiatric disorders: characteristics, causes and the quest for improved therapy.” Nature reviews. Drug discovery vol. 11,2 141-68. 1 Feb. 2012, doi:10.1038/nrd3628
Sharpe, Michael, and David Wilks. “Fatigue.” BMJ (Clinical research ed.) vol. 325,7362 (2002): 480-3. doi:10.1136/bmj.325.7362.480

[Psychgo]

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[chloeratcliffe]

Ok but shes just like everyones local therapist who is really good and comforting

[totallynotvyy]

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2. - Hopelessness or Helplessness - 1:29
3. - Fatigue. - 2:21
4. - Indecisiveness - 3:05
5. - Anxiety - 3:44
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You're sweet, nice and kind. You're admirable, courageous and worthy.
Most importantly, you're the best, you are loved by a lot of people!!!

Make sure to have a *GREAT* day/evening.
Don't give up too easily, you *will* make it out of this situation.
This world is beautiful *because of you.* You're strong for making through so far.

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Hello, fellow time travellers! 🧳🕰⚱️

[jkvmin_]

“I don’t even know myself “
“So who can know me?”

When parents don’t understand what depression actually is……

Even if I got diagnosed…. No one truly understand you even yourself.

[sidney]

I like how she just has hearts, flowers, and stars on the sides while talking about depression

[datboi]

1. low motivation 0:57
2. hopelessness or helplessness 1:29
3. fatigue 2:21
4. indecisiveness 3:05
5. anxiety 3:44
I hope I could help!

[meenaahuja]

You know that psych2go is just like our best friend when sometimes she unpins her comment just to pin ours

[meey]

With depression you have two inner voices. One of them tell you to " just go and talk with parents about this" and another one "Maybe I'm just overly dramatic". T_T

[Samarah.H]

I wish parents would start recognizing the signs of depression and anxiety of thier kids instead of always asking them why they are acting a certain way. (If that makes any sense) I struggle with all of these except the 2nd one she mentioned, Anxiety Especially.

[yln]

I love how she talks about mental illnesses and the frame is just ☺️💕🌸🌺

[rwhwxsv]

I mean, I never thought that I REALLY have depression, because I had some symptoms showing in this video but I wasn’t sure and I thought that’s just normal because I was like this since I was little and no one ever told me that I have mental issues. Then after this video, I think I may have depression, but, who’s gonna care anyways, not even my parents know a thing about depression and mental issues, they always think that “teenagers” are all like this. Anyways, I’m glad that now I’m sure that i got diagnosed and maybe try to help myself or maybe not.

[galaxy_mooncat]

Do you ever sit and wonder what your life would be like if you didn’t have depression?

[greenking]

Nobody should ever go through this they should have the right help and Resources available to them so they can get the right help and treatment

[panickal]

Thanks for using the word "most"

[diannamallar]

Depression is being surrounded by a thick fog and inside that fog, something is hunting you. Something black, oily, and mindlessly evil. It wants the "spark" that makes you who you are, dead.

[pejydcx]

LOW MOTIVATION ✓
HOPELESSNESS ✓
FATIGUE ✓
INDECISIVENESS ✓
ANXIETY ✓

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IM ACTUALLY TAKING MELATONIN JUST FOR ME TO FALL ASLEEP. BUT I SOMETIMES FORGOT ABOUT IT... LIKE TODAY.. I HAVENT GOT SLEEP FOR 24 HOURS.

[sushmapandey]

Pandemic has increased the patient of depression ... Sad but true...

[whiteout]

When I was a kid I never thought I'd have depression and that I'd be the happiest person in the world. Then reality hit me like a train.

[OnlineLifeGuide]

For all those going through depression, I just wanna tell you that you are valuable and important. Know that things will get better and eventually you'll find a new chapter, new beginnings in life that will facilitate you to get out of depression. Coming from someone who has faced chronic depression for a very long time and eventually learned to get out of it whenever an episode occurs. One heartiest suggestion I'll give you is that don't feed into the depression. Force yourself to get out of isolation, to go out and spend time in nature, to exercise regularly, even if it's a little, to take care of your diet, and sleeping routine. I know it's REALLYY hard in the beginning when you are stuck in deep depression. Just start with one tiny small change and then keep growing, after a few days it will get easier and easier, and you'll notice a huge shift in the quality of your thoughts and the overall mental and emotional state you're in. I know this is very cliche and basic advice, but sometimes we need to get back to the basics. This has worked for me in the long term, I really hope it does for you too..
Stay strong my friend! Sending you love and well wishes!

[dilrukshitennekone]

1.Low motivation 0:57
2.Hopelessness or helplessness 1:29
3.fatigue 2:21
4.Indecisiveness 3:05
5.Anxiety 3:44