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let's continue did you know that
depression can occur in varying degrees
from mild to moderate to severe in this
video we'll be focusing specifically on
some of the signs and symptoms of severe
depression as always we want to remind
you that this is for educational
purposes only
and not meant to diagnose or to
invalidate an individual experience not
included on the list if you do believe
that you're suffering from severe
depression we encourage you
to seek the help of a mental health
professional with that said
here are six signs of severe depression
number one
daily stomach pain do you wake up most
days
with a sinking feeling in your stomach
is it painful
and does the pain make it difficult for
you to function
many conditions and illnesses can also
cause this but severe depression
might be your culprit according to
healthline research has shown that
depression has strong links to
inflammation of the digestive system not
only does this mean that severe
depression makes you more prone to
stomach cramps and nausea
but also to bloating and other digestive
problems if you can relate to this we
encourage you to seek the help of a
medical professional to relieve
your pain number two your life feels
like it's on pause
do you have a hard time getting things
done throughout the day not just work
but also things like
getting up to brush your teeth or to
take a shower
though some may perceive this as
laziness it might actually be a sign of
severe depression
healthline also explains that fatigue is
a common sign of severe depression
and it can feel like no amount of sleep
is ever enough for you to get your
normal energy back
your worth is not measured by how much
you get done in a day
or your productivity level even if all
you had the energy for
was to take out the trash and feed the
dog you're doing what you need
at your own pace number three there is a
growing apathy
towards your goals are you someone who
usually dreams big
have those dreams recently seemed less
appealing or
more out of grasp apathy is a symptom of
severe depression that is often
overlooked because it can manifest as
contentment
but when a nonchalant attitude becomes
an indifference to goals that used to
mean a lot to you
it may be something worth paying
attention to as it's a sign of severe
depression
number four mental breakdowns do you
find yourself
overreacting to things that would
usually be only mildly annoying
are you prone to mental breakdowns every
now and again according to the new
dimensions day treatment center
a mental breakdown is a combination of
severe depression and anxiety and can
manifest in a variety of ways
they might show up as panic attacks
rumination
helplessness and much more for a more
comprehensive list of what a mental
breakdown could look like
please feel free to visit the link in
our references if you find yourself in
the middle of a mental breakdown
remember that you aren't alone though it
may feel
insurmountable know that help is
available and that you are fully capable
of getting through this number five
noticeable
behavioral symptoms have your friends
told you that you don't seem yourself
lately
one of the characteristics of severe
depression is that many behavioral
symptoms are noticeable by others
in fact the symptoms themselves may be
indicative of a milder form of
depression
but the way it impacts your life could
classify the depression as severe
some of these symptoms could include
fatigue irritability
anger substance abuse reckless behavior
and more however like all of these signs
this is not a hard and fast rule
all experiences with depression are
equally valid
and this is not to say that severity is
solely dependent on the
observations of people around you though
no one may notice you could still be
suffering in silence with severe
depression
and we don't want to take anything away
from your experience we just want to
point out that severe depression is more
likely to be noticeable than other forms
and number six hallucinations or
delusions
do you experience out-of-body
experiences due to your depression
such as hallucinations or delusions this
is known as depressive psychosis
and can in some cases result from major
depression
examples of this can be hallucinations
paranoia or delusions that interfere
with your everyday life
if you find yourself experiencing
psychosis know that help is available
and that seeking help is encouraged
because altered perceptions of reality
could impact your well-being in harmful
ways
we hope this helped you learn about some
of the signs of severe depression
could you relate to any of the signs in
the video if you can relate
remember that you're not alone help is
out there
and we encourage you to seek
professional help to aid in your
recovery
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