Do you think you or someone you love might be struggling with depression? Where getting a formal diagnosis from a mental health professional is the best way to know for sure, Care2 published a list of surprising signs of depression you might want to review. Here’s an excerpt, and you may click the link below for the full article. If you suspect depression would be the correct diagnosis and you live in the greater Cleveland area, remember that we are here.
Depression is so much more than feeling down — it can wreak havoc on nearly every aspect of a person’s life. And, sadly, even people in the throes of a deep, debilitating depression don’t always realize they have it, and only one in three actually seek treatment for it. For many people, the stigma surrounding mental illness runs deep, and can make it difficult to recognize the more common symptoms. Depression can also manifest itself in less obvious ways. Read on for some of subtler signs of depression.
1. Your House Is a Mess.
They might not be making it on television for their out-of-control-clutter, but people experiencing depression often struggle with getting even the most basic things done, housework included. It can become a vicious cycle — when you’re depressed, you don’t want to clean, and the messier your home becomes the more overwhelmed you feel.
2. Colors Appear Dull.
Research has shown that, for people experiencing depression, colors appear less vibrant than they do for people who aren’t experiencing depression. That means that, for depressed people, the world literally appears to be duller and grayer — and the more depressed a person is, the worse it can get.