- [Narrator] Hey, Psych2Goers.
You may know about some
of the common symptoms of depression,
but what about some of the things
that no one really talks about?
Depression is a complex consuming illness
that can take over the mind and body
for long periods of time.
So it can bring about effects
that go beyond symptoms you've already heard of.
Here are six painful things about depression
that no one really talks about.
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Number one, feeling like an observer of your life.
Have you ever felt
like you were just an observer of your life
instead of actively making choices?
Do you find yourself surrendering
to what goes on around you?
For those with depression,
it can feel as though you are constantly
on the sidelines of your own life.
As much as they may wanna take an active part,
it can often feel like the world continues to turn,
leaving them behind.
Number two, can't get out of bed.
Have you ever felt stuck in your bed?
Like even if you want to get out, you just can't?
Sometimes with depression,
people may feel stuck in their bed.
It's not so much about being tired
as it is the anxiety that comes along with it.
The rumination, physical symptoms,
or other factors that may make it feel impossible
to get out of bed despite the desire to start their day.
The feeling of being stuck can be so painful
because of the constant tension of wanting to get up
but simply not being able to.
Number three, social withdrawal.
You may know that social isolation
or withdrawal is a common effect of depression.
Though it may seem voluntary,
those who socially withdraw may do so painfully.
Depression can make people feel isolated,
which can, in turn, worsen other symptoms.
Isolation can turn painful
when people lose their sense of belonging and purpose
and deprive themselves of the fulfillment
that only social interaction can bring about.
Number four, crippling exhaustion.
Has your exhaustion ever gone past just tired?
Did it feel difficult to do things you normally enjoy?
The exhaustion often brought about by depression
can overtake the mind and body.
This exhaustion can be debilitating,
making it difficult to do the simplest of tasks,
such as drinking water or taking a shower.
If you're experiencing this,
know that you are not alone
nor are you lazy or doing anything wrong.
Depression can consume so much energy from you,
and any level of exhaustion you may feel is totally valid.
Number five, overcrowded mind.
Do you know what it's like to feel scatterbrained?
It's almost as if your mind can't sit still
and those inner thoughts keep coming at an increasing speed.
Depression can make this feeling frequent if not constant.
You may have heard of this as racing thoughts or rumination,
but in any case, it can be painful
to feel like you have no way to turn your mind off
or allow yourself to relax.
The chatter can make someone feel anxious, out of control,
and helpless towards the potential torment
of constant thoughts.
And number six, stigma and guilt.
Even now, it's almost impossible to talk about depression
without talking about stigma.
Though, we as a society may have grown
into our acknowledgement of depression,
that's not to say that stigma is fully eradicated
around the world.
Often stigmas can make people
with depression feel guilty, ungrateful, or ashamed.
This could increase the negative self-talk
that depression already brings about
and can make those with depression feel
like they have to suffer in silence.
Stigmas hurt.
Know that your feelings are very real and very valid,
no matter what has been said to you or around you.
Did you relate to any of these signs?
We hope this helped you learn about some
of the painful things about depression
that people don't often talk about.
Did we miss anything?
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