6 Signs You're Depressed, Not Lazy

Have you lost your sense of direction in life and didn’t know what else to do? Do you always feel "lazy", unmotivated, and uninspired? Because we live in such a cutthroat and hypercompetitive society so obsessed with the pursuit of wealth and success, we're likely to suffer from chronic stress. When we constantly overworking ourselves, we're bound to experience some adverse effects on our mental and emotional well-being. But what if your laziness is about more than just emotional burnout? What if it’s already become something much more serious? Watch this to find out.

As a quick disclaimer, we wanted to remind our viewers that the depression signs discussed in this video should not be used to diagnose anyone with depression. If you or someone you know is struggling with depression, please reach out to a mental health professional who can help.

Writer: Chloe Avenasa
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
VO: Amanda Silvera
Animator: Hannah Roldan
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

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[emilywillis]

These videos always make me cry because I realise how relatable they are...

[lechoro]

The worst part is, when you can lay down and do nothing, I feel the worst of guilts and like I am wasting my life.

[reverie]

Being a depressed introvert is like: “I don’t want to talk to people but I also don’t want to be lonely”

[carlyt]

1. Can’t snap out of it yourself
2. Can’t cheer up
3. Lost interest in everything
4. Can’t function like used to
5. Laziness not triggered by anything in particular
6. Laziness is not a choice

[mayravixx]

as someone with depression, for me it's strange. I can still laugh and joke around with friends, but the moment I'm by myself, it just creeps back in, like a never-ending and vicious cycle that will always be a part of my life (because for me it's clinical.) There is no getting rid of it. Even if I find ways to cope with it or start taking medications, it eventually comes back no matter what, rendering coping mechanisms useless, and medications seemingly ineffective after only a couple months of use. I've essentially given up on trying to deal with it as a result, I just don't have the motivation to fight something that is and always will be a constant in my life. The only thing I can do is survive

[Borzah]

If your smiling at me it’s the power of positivity

[whatthefuck]

"Mom, I'm depressed."
"Sure, now go do the dishes"

[steceymorgan]

Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.

[Xiangxaomark]

I have been depressed for a long time, but after taking shrooms few months ago, l feel much happier and highly motivated and my ADHD gone, lost a ton of anxiousness and had a few epiphanies about how I should live my life. I decided to buy an ounce for backup, but haven’t yet felt the need to take any more since then.

[soysaucescumbag]

That title is what schools and most parents need to understand.

[sofiavettori]

The funniest thing is that I used to be the happiest and brightest girl.

[cattmahal]

I worked 80+ hours for over 5 years. I’m so burned out. I just want to be a hermit and stay home. I got laid off from one job but can’t afford to have only one. I need to find a second job. I just feel so stuck. I don’t feel I’m lazy, I’m just tired of feeling tired. I have a household I need to maintain. I keep praying in hopes God shows me another way. Lord please answer my prayer 🙏🏼 You’re my only safety net.

[markthepro]

It's scary how relatable this video is. I remember being so much happier when I was younger. I had so many friends, confident in talking to others and my self esteem was pretty decent. I'm 17 now and it just feels like for the past year, I've been feeling more of a mess than I'd like to admit. Everytime I look at myself now, I see nothing but a shell of what I once was. The only thing that makes me sorta happy is my childhood but it hurts me knowing I can't go back to when I felt more alive. My passion for working is just in the gutter and I barely have any friends now because people see me as a ghost and I don't do anything to fix that. I can only hope that when I get older, things will get better but being a teenager has been the worst part of my life by a fair bit so far.

[soothingrelaxingmusicfilms]

*"Depression is not wanting to die but wishing you were never born"*

[reyestrishamae]

"WhY aRe yOu dErprEssed You'Re NoT eVeN doInG AnyThInG, AlL yOu dO Is lAy dOwn ThE whOlE dAy?"
reason why we can't open up

[novaste]

I'm an online teacher and I have to put on a happy face every day. That's the worst part of having depression: having to fake being happy/fine. Sending love to all out there ❤

[Dipu]

Really missing those days, when everything was simple.
Then I used to dance, sing, talk freely and now I can't even talk to people properly. Sometimes I cannot recognise myself, circumstances change people a lot. 💔



[NerdyPotato]

my family told me I used to be the brightest kid on earth. then life goes on and im stuck in a shattered box full of depression.

[bananian]

My mom just want me to stop acting depressed. It's like telling a homeless guy to stop being homeless.

[polterrrgeist]

my depression has gotten so bad its at a point where i dont care about anything or myself. dont care if i fail something or dont show up somewhere i just dont have the will to care and have no motivation to care