Most of us will recognize the classic signs of depression with heavy veils of sadness and despair. But what if you just started stomachache or suddenly rejoices? Can it be a meaningless signal for depression?
“Depression doesn’t always look like a weak sorrow,” says Richard Kravitz, a professor at the University of California and an expert who identifies depression in the primary care environment. “Patients are reluctant to consider depression as the cause of the symptoms. Some may be the cause of the symptoms because some can be identified with weaknesses, but in part, they do not associate these symptoms with depression.”
He added that it is important to identify the problem correctly. He added because the sooner he receives treatment, the more he can return to a happy and healthy self.
Next is someone who has no depressed signs.
1. You are painful
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Depression and pain share the same biological paths and neurotransmitters. About 75%of depressed patients are repeated or suffering from chronic pain. In Canadian studies published in Journal Pain, patients with depression It is 4 times more likely It is stronger than those who are not depressed or have a neck disorder and back pain.
Kravitz explains, “I feel more uncomfortable and more uncomfortable when I’m in a negative state.”
You can also find other signs of depression, such as abdominal pain and headaches, or generally increase your sensitivity to pain. 2008 Study In the general psychiatric archives, people with depression found that brain activity could not deal with wounds by reducing more emotions and response.
2. You are increasing your weight
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Where is that extra roll from? Maybe it was inhaled in late night ice cream? Or do you eat frozen dinner because you don’t like shopping or cooking?
Comfortable food can increase the level of embarrassing brain chemical serotonin, but over time, emotional meals can cause weight gain, guilt and shame, and have no effect on treating the fundamental causes of depression.
2010 Study High levels of stress and depression make it difficult to drop pounds and adhere to effective weight loss strategies. On the contrary, depression is appetite, so some people can lose weight.
3. The fuse is short
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If the smallest accident sends you as anger or Groupy is your new normal, you can be depressed. ~ Inside 2013 Study 54%of depressed patients published in American Medical Association Journal felt hostile, grumpy, argument, foul tempter or angry feel.
Simon Rego, an associate professor of clinical and behavioral science at Albert Einstein College of the Montefiore Medical Center, said, “If you are in the negative side of the house, it is easier to access a room where other negative atmosphere such as irritability, frustration and anger.” “You’re not there, but it’s a short walk.”
4. You don’t feel anything
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Bla feeling? Neutral? stupor? Rego said, “Most of us motivates us to get out of bed in the morning. “But for those who are depressed, they dry.” And the things that once brought tears or smiles are rarely registered.
This kind of zombie behavior is a characteristic sign of depression, it may seem like you are cold or far away, otherwise it pushes people who will give you love and support.
5. The drinking has increased
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If you have several alcohols every night, you will probably be a rough day at work. There is a problem of almost one -third alcohol in depression patients. Research show.
And one drink can get out of the edges, but the second or third can amplify the signs of negative emotions and depression. Anger, aggression, anxiety and depression.
It should be noted that there is no need to be an angry alcoholic to abuse alcohol. According to the Ministry of Health and Welfare, a healthy limit is a drink for women a day and two cups a day for men.
6. You are attached to social media
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Or gambling or shopping -especially online. Some studies show that they go online and have more virtual social interactions than real people.
They may be deprived of true human companions and use the online world to escape their thoughts and emotions.
Destiny scrolls and depression are separate diagnosis, but often overlap. REGO said, “Inquiry of short -term boosts is a general response mechanism.
7. Your head is in the clouds
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Are you having a lot of fantasy recently? About becoming a movie star, falling in love like crazy, how is your friend’s child smarter than you or how your boss has it for you?
Psychologists from Harvard University have shown that our hearts are the happiest when we take root firmly in the moment, and when our hearts wander, we can erase, anxious and unhappy.
DAYDREAMING can help you find a creative solution for the problem It is related to the signs of depression And I feel low.
8. You cannot configure your heart
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We make more than 70 consciousness decisions every day. Results of Columbia UniversityAnd most of them are not easy. Will you wake up or wake up?
Are you wearing clothes or pajamas? Do you eat oatmeal or eggs? Would you like to read or watch TV?
Rego said, “When we are depressed, this cognitive process is a big hit. “In general, what we don’t think twice is suddenly a heavy decision.”
9. You didn’t wipe your hair
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Even if the routine is humble, it can disappear when you are depressed. In the 2014 Survey 61%of more than 10,000 people reported that 61%of poor oral health suffered from depression. And the more dental problems, the more depressed.
Rego said, “This is a spectrum. “Ignoring physical welfare and appearance is only a problem when I go to pain or dysfunction.” Ultimately, not taking care of your appearance from the outside is a strong sign of the problems and depression of the inside.
If you or someone you know is suffering from a mental health crisis, there is a way to get help. Samhsa’s National Helpline is 1-800-662-Help (4357) or “Hello” text to 741741 and connected to the crisis text line.
Aviva Pat is an editor -in -chief of Reader ‘S Digest and a healthy writer who has awarded awards.
