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Symptoms of depression you probably don’t want to miss

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#1 You're in pain.

Pain and depression share biological pathways; persons who are depressed are 4 times more likely to experience incapacitating neck and back pain and may experience pain more intensely.

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Both weight gain and guilt can result from emotional eating. While depression may cause an appetite reduction, stress and depression can make it difficult to lose weight.

#2 You're gaining weight.

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#3 You have a short fuse.

Mood swings could be a sign of despair. 54% of people who are depressed say they feel irritable or irritated. More negativity results from negative emotions.

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Depression can cause zombie-like behaviour, a lack of ambition, and emotional numbness, which makes it difficult to interact with loved ones.

#4 You feel nothing.

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#5 Your drinking has increased.

Drinking can exacerbate depressive symptoms, and one-third of depressed persons also struggle with alcoholism. Healthy limit: 1 drink/day for women, 2 for men.

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Daydreaming can cause regret, worry, and bad mood, which lowers happiness. Happiness increases when we concentrate on the present.

#6 Your head is in the clouds.

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#7 You can't make up your mind.

Our daily decisions are impacted by depression. Due to a damage to cognitive processes, simple judgements become significant ones. Every day, we make around 70 decisions.

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Internet addiction and depression coexist; excessive online activity is used to combat loneliness, escape reality, and find temporary relief.

#8 You're glued to social media.

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#9 You've stopped brushing your hair.

Poor grooming during depression is linked to oral health problems. Neglecting appearance can indicate problems on the inside, sign of depression.

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In 80–90% of cases, depression can be treated. A thorough assessment by a professional is required, along with, if necessary, a physical examination and blood tests.