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Do you constantly doubt yourself
or worry about the worst that could happen in a situation?
You may not even be aware
of some of these negative thought patterns
as they may have developed into a habit
or a coping mechanism.
It's therefore important to be aware of it
since it can be detrimental
to your mental health and personal growth.
So, here are six thoughts that are making you depressed.
Before we begin, we would like to mention
that this video is created for educational purposes only
and is not intended to substitute a professional diagnosis.
If you suspect you may have depression
or any mental health condition,
we highly advise that you seek help
from a qualified mental health professional.
Now, let's continue.
Number one, perfectionism.
Do you set unrealistic expectations
for yourself and your work?
Maybe you don't feel good enough
and equate your self-worth with measurable success
like making the honor roll,
or you feel like others hold you to impossible standards.
Perfectionism can have a negative impact on your wellbeing
as it may lead to unhealthy emotional suppression
and inability to acknowledge personal wrongdoing,
and a fear of failure.
This may limit your opportunities for personal growth
and lead to feelings of depression.
Number two, self-criticism.
Have you ever told yourself that you failed the test
because you're not smart enough,
or that it's because you didn't study hard enough?
Self-criticism, including abrasive thoughts
and comments about your appearance,
physical and mental ability or communication skills
is a type of negative self-talk that goes beyond
holding yourself accountable for your actions.
These negative thoughts about yourself
may be damaging to your self-esteem,
and lead to feelings of worthlessness and depression.
Number three, self-doubt.
Have you ever told yourself that a task was too difficult
and you just couldn't do it?
There is a difference between setting unrealistic goals
that are impossible to achieve,
and turning away from opportunities
because you doubt your own abilities.
High levels of self-doubt
may result in feelings of depression,
since you may feel like you're incapable of doing anything
or accomplishing anything.
Number four, overthinking.
Do you always create worst case scenarios in your head
or jump to conclusions about other's behaviors?
While it can be helpful at times to prepare beforehand,
overthinking situations you can't control
may end up exhausting your energy.
The tendency to overthink may also lead you
to form certain judgments about others too quickly,
which may affect your relationship
with your family and friends.
Number five, excessive worrying.
Are you always anxious about something?
Maybe you're worried about your presentation in class
or meeting new colleagues at work.
Whatever the case, worrying too much
can negatively affect your mental and physical wellbeing,
since it draws your attention away from the task at hand
and sucks you into a repetitive thought process
that doesn't serve any positive purpose.
Moreover, uncontrollable worrying
can also be a sign of an anxiety disorder.
And number six, micro-managing.
Do you always have to control every part of a project?
While you may justify this tendency by telling yourself
that you're the only one who can handle the task,
you also put a lot of pressure on yourself
and miss out on valuable input from others.
Breaking out of the micromanagement mentality
might start with acknowledging
that just because others have let you down in the past
doesn't mean that they can't handle responsibility
under your guidance.
Have you experienced any of these signs mentioned above?
Tell us about it in the comments below.
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