When depression hits your life, how do you know it’s time to seek help for your mental health before the situation gets even worse? Asking “Am I depressed?” Do you have it? everytime? Are you feeling sad and not yourself and not enjoying life? My friends are telling me it will stop and to get out of there. But I wonder if I will ever be able to overcome my sadness. And when the signs of depression seem to get worse, you wonder if it’s time to seek help. When I was suffering from undiagnosed depression, there were signs that it was time to seek help. I couldn’t see any signs at the time, but some signs are easy to spot if you look closely.
Here are five red flags about depression that need immediate attention.
1. I can’t get off the couch or bed.
If you’re constantly feeling down and finding it hard to motivate yourself, it might be time to get help. How much time do you spend on the couch or in bed? You’re not necessarily tired, but you have a hard time getting up. Maybe you just sit there all day watching Netflix and feel like a failure. This habit is a key indicator of depression.
people being Diagnosed with severe depression Talk about how hard it was to stay in bed. They peel off the sheets, take the mattress off the box spring, lean it against the wall, and lock the bedroom door. Whatever it takes to keep them out of bed and from falling into depression. If you find yourself in a horizontal position more often, seek help.
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2. I don’t like the things I used to like anymore.
Have you lost interest in the things you always loved? Does the idea of going to school, meeting friends, or going out to dinner seem unbearable? People with depression isolate themselves. The amount of energy required to get out of bed and interact with others is enormous. I mean, it’s not.
Ironically, getting outside and doing something you love is a great way to temporarily alleviate depression. Unfortunately, treatment is often daunting, so people with depression are simply confined to their homes. If you find yourself feeling lonely and afraid to do anything to make yourself happy, it may be time to ask for help.
3. You feel an overwhelming sense of hopelessness and fear.
Do you spend a lot of time ruminating negative thoughts about how terrible your life is? What a loser you are and how no one loves you? Are you 100% sure that this situation will never change? It seems impossible to go for a run, talk to your mother, or spend time with your partner because you feel worthless. mosquito?
People with depression believe all the negative thoughts that run through their heads. Unfortunately, they also mistakenly believe that it will always be this way. What many depressed people don’t realize is when you’re depressed. The future looks hopeless. why? Because when your mind is in such a dark place, you can’t believe that the future will be any different from the present.
The good news is that once you address your depression, feelings of hopelessness can disappear completely. So if you are constantly depressed, full of despair and fear, please seek help.
4. You are impatient with your loved ones.
Do you find yourself losing patience with your loved ones? Do you yell at your kids when they don’t finish their homework? If her husband asked you, “What’s wrong?”, would you sneer? Are you unable to talk to your mom anymore because she has too many questions?
Irritability toward loved ones is a key indicator of depression. The hopelessness of feeling that your condition will never change and that you are unworthy makes it difficult to interact with others, especially those who love you and want the best for you. Ironically, love is exactly what those of us suffering from depression need most in life. Pushing love away can make depression worse. So, if your impatience and irritability are affecting your life, talk to your doctor.
5. My sleeping habits and appetite have changed.
Has your appetite changed recently? Are you eating more Ben and Jerry’s or Oreos than usual? Or have you noticed that the food has no taste at all? Have you lost weight but still feel sluggish because you haven’t been eating? Do you find that you can’t sleep at all, the nights are long and filled with thoughts of despair and fear? Or that you’re sleeping too much? Do you notice? Is sleep the only thing that relieves depression?
change of Eating and sleeping patterns may indicate depression. When depression is untreated, we often self-medicate with food, often to the extreme, which is not healthy and can make the depression worse. Of course, eating well and sleeping well are essential parts of dealing with depression. Otherwise, feelings of hopelessness and hopelessness will only get worse.
If you’re constantly feeling depressed, it’s time to seek treatment, whether it’s therapy, medication, or both. If depression is not treated, it will only get worse. Unfortunately, we don’t want to admit that we have depression because our loved ones and society at large tend to blame those who are dealing with depression.
So ask yourself if you have the above symptoms. Are you feeling lethargic and hopeless? Has the joy in your life disappeared? Are you impatient, easily irritable, and have your sleep patterns changed? If any of these apply to you, seek professional help. Call your health care provider and tell them exactly how you’re feeling. Depression can be treated.
Mitzi Bockman is a New York-based certified life coach and mental health advocate who works exclusively with women to help them become whatever they want to be. Mitzi’s byline has appeared on The Good Men Project, MSN, PopSugar, Prevention, Huffington Post, Psych Central, and more.
This article was originally published at: let the dream begin. Reprinted with permission from the author.
