3 Signs That Most Depressed People Have

So anyone of these symptoms in isolation doesn’t establish depression. Instead, the way to think of it is people with depression usually have one of these symptoms along with several other symptoms like sleep problems, irritability, inability to enjoy things, trouble focusing, etc.

References
McGlinchey JB, Zimmerman M, Young D, Chelminski I. Diagnosing major depressive disorder VIII: are some symptoms better than others? J Nerv Ment Dis. 2006 Oct;194(10):785-90.

Liu RT, Kleiman EM, Nestor BA, Cheek SM. The Hopelessness Theory of Depression: A Quarter Century in Review. Clin Psychol (New York). 2015;22(4):345-365.

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[gieevjy]

Depression is a lonely disease. Many years ago, when I was grappling with major depression, a family member said, "If you had joined the military, this wouldn't happen. They would have made a man out of you." I replied, "Is that why veterans never commit suicide?"

[lyricalqueen]

“Easily overwhelmed”, that’s me. The worst part of my depression is that I know very well EXACTLY the things that would make me feel better (exercise more, meditate, eat better) but consistency is so hard. Being an emotional person on top of all of that, is the icing on the cake.

[saras.]

1. Low motivation in combination with fatigue
2. Hopelessness or Helplessness
3. Indecisiveness

[bananian]

It's frustrating when you accomplish something you felt was difficult like getting out of bed, exercising and doing the dishes but get taken for granted and criticized for not doing more.

[lilyq]

i just don't know the feeling of being "better" anymore. i honestly have no idea. i've always been this way. it's difficult for me to think that people just wake up happy and go on in their day.

[_natalia_]

When I am depressed, I eat more, I sleep less, I have bad mood swings, my room gets messier, I don't take care of my hygiene, I tend to constantly go into my own world and block out others.

[Nevernow]

Last week my therapist said he had never been depressed. After being in treatment for bipolar for 35 years, I felt like I was talking to an alien. No depression? What a life that must be.

[kellyberry]

Dr. Marks I have to say, when I'm depressed every movement is forced. My mother thought for a long time it was laziness. But years ago during one of my hospital stays, Mom asked my psychiatrist about it. He told her miss, I have people here that can't lift a fork to their mouths. Mom got it. Our relationship was changed that day. She's been gone many years now. But I smile when I think of it. Thank you.

[ldjt]

This doctor is amazing. She's the best, she gets is right ALL the time.

[shadowbannedagain]

Paranoia, hopelessness, sadness, extreme loneliness, and the feeling that everyone hates me all the time. It doesn’t ever stay gone, but I have moments where it leaves me alone. 😪

[sophiadavenport]

When I'm depressed I don't eat, I sleep too much and I don't take care of my hygiene and my room is messy.

[MishkaMeshel]

Yup, I am definitely clinically depressed. It is scary to not be able to feel happiness anymore. Always feeling like there is no light at the end of the tunnel. I'm just going through the motions everyday.

[RebelInHerOwnRight]

God she is talking about me. My depression comes in waves. Im in it now. It feels like a chemical imbalance I cant fight. Having no control is scary

[AK-fkux]

“Lingering indecisiveness” really kind of hit the nail on the head....

[jasquerotte]

i haven't cut my nails yet even though i've been planning to for days. same goes for taking a shower, brushing my teeth, taking out my trash. i've been sitting at my computer for weeks without doing anything that would take any effort at all. i had one meal today and it's 4am. There's so much that i want and need to do, but i just can't make myself.

People who can afford a therapist are so lucky.

[jeremyyork]

I have never before heard the nature of depression expressed so well. Friends and family of genuinely depressed people should watch this presentation and others like it. They should make it their job to become aware of what depression is really like - there are no excuses, not educating yourself is tantamount to neglect. I feel strongly about this because ignorance is so damaging to someone who is depressed and it hinders any chance they have of getting better.

[l.a.]

I struggle to get out bed every day. I wake up with this feeling of emptiness and sadness. It’s been 10 years.

[brendacorey]

You have described clinical depression perfectly. Only someone who has been there could ever understand.

[naomibedek]

Watching this video brought me to tears. I've had depression for 40+ years. I was off work on stress leave 6 months before COVID-19 started. Being off work for the last 20 months and living alone has been very challenging. My motivation to do housework and basic self-care has practically disappeared.

[RJ_Ehlert]

Speaking as someone who suffers from major depressive disorder; even when symptoms are reduced, it's very difficult to work through modes of unproductive behavior learned over years of semi-functional depression.

Along with my medications, I have to actively examine my thoughts and behaviors to see if I'm operating on a behavioral script I created while living depressed. Cognitive Behavioral therapists can be invaluable to people in this situation, helping to identify, understand, and rebuild thought patterns and behavioral routines.