5 uncommon signs of depression
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Lesser-known, unusual signs of depression you may be overlooking that could be affecting your happiness, well being, productivity, and careerTRANSCRIPT
5 SNEAKY SIGNSOF DEPRESSION
Depression is not a one-size-fits-all condition.
There's many ways depressioncan show itself far beyond
well-known symptoms such ascrying, loss of interest, and low
energy.
Here are 5 lesser-known, moreuncommon signs of depression
that you be overlooking inyourself or a loved one.
1. RAPID WEIGHT CHANGES
Unintentional weight loss, particularlysubstantial weight loss in a fairly briefperiod of time
Decreased or suppressed appetite
If you find yourself going from eating 3meals to eating only once or twice a dayfor no particular reason
Or binging resulting in significant weightgain
2. BEING SHORT-TEMPERED
Depression can manifest in behaviorssuch as being short-tempered, havinga short fuse, and snapping at others.
Just as people with depression canfind themselves crying withoutknowing why, they may just as easilyfind themselves irritable and angrywithout understanding it.
3. BOREDOM
Things stop sounding fun andseem not to be worth the effort.
Little by little, you drop activitiesuntil only the simplest and leastdemanding (watching TV, surfingthe Internet, napping) remain.
4. ACHES AND PAINS
Somatic symptoms can rangefrom tenderness and skinsensitivity to muscle pain,stiffness or even stomach crampsand digestive problems.
If no medical diagnosis accountsfor the physical symptoms, youraches and pains may be rooted inpsychological distress.
5. TROUBLE MAKING DECISIONS
Struggle with making mundane,everyday decisions such as whatto wear to work or what to makefor dinner.
People with depression-triggered indecisiveness may beoverwhelmed by choosing amovie to watch or whether to get paper or plastic bags at thegrocery store.