What do you think depression looks like? Probably, like most of us, the first thing that comes to your mind is sad, joyless people who cry all the time and are rarely happy. However, this is a rather limited view of depression.
In fact, depression wears many masks that you might not be aware of, especially when it comes to hidden depression.
Depression is not only about physiological changes in the functioning of the brain, it is a certain, largely distorted way of thinking, perception of oneself and others, one's place in society, as well as certain changes in behavior that are worth paying attention to.
The presence of hidden depression may indicate:
1. Changing the sleep mode.
Troubled sleep, insomnia, frequent awakenings, difficulty falling asleep or waking up can be symptoms of depression.
2. Change in eating habits.
Do you notice that your eating habits have changed dramatically compared to other periods of your life? Often, food can be a way to cope with depression, especially for those who try to hide this condition from others and from themselves.
3. You become too self-critical.
The need to meet certain criteria often leads to constant dissatisfaction with oneself, feelings of shame and exhaustion.
4. You feel strong emotions.
Often, with hidden depression, you may feel strong anger or irritation. These feelings can arise due to constant internal tension, overflowing with complex emotions and experiences that do not find any other expression.
5. On the contrary, you may develop a habit of avoiding or denying your own feelings and emotions.
Instead, you can look for a way to distract yourself from your worries. Alternatively, it can be different forms of addiction.
6. You become obsessed with your goal and "mission."
Depression often makes you feel lost, as if you are drifting down the river of life without any direction. This can lead to thinking about the meaning of life, its own purpose. Behind all this is a huge need to fill the inner void with something that will seem valuable and important, and most importantly, will give a sense of support and the right life course.
7. You have become uninterested in what you used to do.
Hidden depression can significantly reduce motivation to engage in activities that used to bring pleasure, such as sports, creativity, meeting friends, etc.
8. You ask for help, but then you find excuses not to accept it, or you devalue it.
With latent depression, accepting help from others often means admitting one's own inability to cope, which can take a toll on self-esteem.
9. You experience difficulties with emotional intimacy.
If you hide your depression, it may be difficult for you to express vulnerability related to intimacy. However, you can easily show consideration and concern for others, but not accept it when it comes to you. There may be a fear of sharing your deepest feelings or emotions, fearing that someone will not accept them and thus push you away.
10. You pay too much attention to gratitude.
Many mistakenly believe that gratitude gets rid of negative emotions, especially if you focus only on the good. This approach can be harmful because you will constantly ignore, devalue, or feel guilty about any negative feelings you have about a particular person or event.
11. Hidden depression can "make" you divide your feelings into "good" and "bad".
Avoiding "bad", "negative" emotions and feelings related to pain, disappointment, and losses gives only short-term relief. In the long run, this only leads to an accumulation of symptoms, not to solving the problem.
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