10 Warning Signs Of Major Depression

Depression is a mood disorder marked by extended sadness and a loss of interest. Also referred to as major depression or clinical depression, it affects your feelings, thoughts and behaviors.
Are you concerned that someone in your life might be depressed? Hidden depression is often undiagnosed depression, that may make a person seem functionally fine, but in fact, deep down, manifest depression.

Disclaimer: This is a disclaimer that this video is for informative purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. Please reach out to a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional if you are struggling.

If you are feeling depressed or contemplating suicide please remember that you are not alone.

Suicide Hotlines:
America: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Canada: 1-866-531-2600
Australia: 13 11 14
United Kingdom: [phone]
Beijing: 0800-810-1117
Hong Kong: [phone]
Japan/Tokyo: 81 (0) 3 5286 9090
Brazil: 55 11 31514109 or (91) 3223-0074
Mexico: 9453777
Malaysia: 03-76272929
Germany: 0800 111 0 111
Russia: [phone]
India: 91-22-27546669
Iran: 1480
South Africa: 0800 12 13 14

This is only a short list of a few countries, however there is always somebody to reach out to.

Writer: Max Gustavo
Script Editor: Caitlin McColl
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
VO: Amanda Silvera
Animator: Bry Gavino
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

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[sofiathelast_]

DEPRESSION isn't always dark rooms and crying endlessly. Sometimes its getting up, going to work or school, smiling and laughing all day then coming home sad and drained without knowing the reason why until its time sleep. Then repeat.

[asherjordanbolanos]

As an 18 year old who has been struggling with severe depression ans anxiety for 11 years i can say that these are all very important. I am glad someone made a video like this becasue sometimes someone who may be suffering wants someone to understand them and be there for them even when they say they don’t want it. I also always make sure to look for signs like these in people who care about. I dont want anyone to suffer the way i did or have been. To anyone who needs it you are amazing and you belong here you are beautiful your feelings are always valid.

[owens.studios]

I relate to all, especially memory loss, which is honestly really worrying. I'm always looking for these signs in people I know. I've noticed it in my cousin, but luckily they're already seeking help on it

[Gracelyn]

The worst part of depression is that I keep Feeling like I’m being a burden to people when I say “I feel empty” or “I’m so tired” and that’s not even all of it-it’s like I can’t even EXPLAIN how I feel. But I guess to other people there are more important things then me and my feelings? Who knows.

[pommedeter]

I don’t like the saying that all teenagers are depressed. It’s a vicious way of normalizing serious symptoms and not taking people seriously. But i’m perfectly serious when I say that 3 friends of mine and myself all fit almost perfectly the warning signs. I don’t know how to talks about it to my friends, because we ususally just hang out together without speaking seriously to each other, and don’t know how to talk about it with my parents, i’.m afraid they won’t take me seriously and i’m also afraid they are right and I don’t have anything wrong with me. This would be so humiliating.

[TubeDeviant]

Another warning sign: The person cries easily, seems VERY sensitive or cries responding to media stories.

[DA_]

To some of us, #10 is an understatement. Spent about 19 years with major depression with daily suicidal thoughts, plans, near attempts, and even one actual attempt. Even in the distracting happy moments, the thoughts were “I wonder how long this will last?” Shoutout to my parents and 3 best friends for life - I’m still amazed by how you put up with my obsessive talks about suicidal thoughts and periodic ghosting. After 9 years of actively working to solve this puzzle, I’m happy to say I rarely have thoughts like that anymore. What a journey. Keep peeling back the layers of your onion!

[chynabarbieeeeee]

If anyone is struggling and reading this, sweetheart, you are beautiful, you're not a burden. Your life matters, whatever it is will get better. I'm so glad you are here, and I want you to stay 💕

[Iveruu]

use me as" i want hug button "

[sambodhishambharkar]

Everyone is trying to normalize depression and anxiety. When I tell people about my anxiety they just blame it on my sleep schedule and my eating habits but nobody asks why are they messed up. People just tell me that I am lazy and I am not focused. I don't even have friends.

[silentnight]

I wish my parents would see this video and understand my feelings...but I know they'd never understand-
Especially when people say that I should stop being so negative and deal with my problems myself or that your problem isnt that big and people have worse so they don't care-

[kpuhtng]

I just wanted to say this. Depression is *NOT* a joke. If you are anything like my friend who would just watch this and start doing all the signs in it to make people feel bad for you, *don’t* Depression is a real thing, you shouldn’t fake it.

[pratikpalchowdhury]

Honestly almost all of these are relatable to me. I am forgetting EVERYTHING nowadays and many people started commenting on how weak and thin I am growing. They even said I started to talk lesser. And also the sleep schedule and mood swings are too apparent in my day to day life for almost a year now. I was raised as a 'strong' child, who didn't have any issues and didn't feel sad at all (like some make their sons to 'be a man'). I can't talk about this to anyone and everything just feels dull now. I am just keeping up because I know things can and will be better and I will be stronger.

[ImShyType]

THE NARRATOR'S VOICE MAKES ME WANNA SLEEP. IT'S SO SWEET AND SOOTHING 🥺❤️

[ri-oh]

been struggling with depression for close to 12 years and with the Pandemic, its just has gotten worse. I lost my 1 supporting pillar in my life 9 months ago and now I see no reason to stay in this world. I feel that its not my time to go yet but everyday is suffering and everyday is pain. I told myself that I'll give myself 1 more year to enjoy life and strive for success, and after 1 more year has passed and nothing has changed, I will go to a better place where I no longer have to suffer and feel pain. I am so exhausted. I did everything a good child would do. I completed my university studies, I worked hard, I keep fit, I don't drink, I don't smoke. But no, I dont feel alive, I dont feel happy, even breathing is tiring and painful. I'm crying as I typed this out. Why do I even exist?

[Driggsdamonstah]

Another important one. Feels like you guys have important videos that everyone should watch.

[alridach.]

The signs are-
1. 0:19 they feel helpless and hopeless
2. 0:42 they've lost interest and pleasure in their daily
3. 1:06 they have feelings of self loathing and worthlessness
4. 1:28 they have unexplained aches and pain
5. 2:03 they feel fatigued and slow
6. 2:23 they have memory issues
7. 2:42 they develop changes in their sleep habits
8. 3:20 they have a change in their appetite and weight
9. 3:54 they're irritable and have mood swings
10. 4:25 they obsessively talk and think about death
Hey dear, don't worry, we love u❤️

[shrexyeverafter]

i relate to all of these, and i’ve had depression my whole life:(

[LavenderWitch]

I am diagnosed with coupled depression &anxiety, so I can say that all these are indeed true.

[kaumahaakana]

Ya know that feeling of hopelessness where recovering just seems soo far out that you kinda give up on wanting to get better?
Like when you seek out help and all signs point to the only way you’re gonna get better is by fixing yourself and you just lack the energy to fix yourself so it’s not that you don’t want to get better it’s just that you don’t want to work for it?

Or am I just one lazy SOB?