Must know About Top 5 Warning Signs of Depression

Depression is a serious mental condition that can be very easily misunderstood or go unnoticed by people surrounding the depressed. While many may simply disregard one or more of the five warning signs of depressions as someone “being sad,” they might actually be the signs of a serious disorder.

Like most conditions, the key to

treating depression is to diagnose it early. The longer people wait to receive treatment, the more risk they subject themselves to in terms of the possible negative effects of living with depression.

With that in mind, here are 5 warning signs of depression:

1. A SHIFT IN SLEEP PATTERNS.

Whether it’s sleeping longer than usual or suffering from bouts of insomnia, persistent, abnormal sleep patterns can be a sign of unresolved depression. Our energy levels suffer when we sleep too much or too little. Energy is what we need to navigate life’s daily challenges. When we aren’t equipped to face tough situations, the spiral down the emotional black hole is easily triggered, and it’s time to bring in some help.

2. You can’t concentrate

The whole day you are lost somewhere and, can’t concentrate, make decisions, or memorize details. You do your greatest to carry on your daily cycle, but it’s nearly like there’s a big mental mist clouding up your actions.

3. EXCESSIVE ANXIETY AND IRRITABILITY.

There is a physical and mental toll of being in a depressive state that is undeniable. That toll will contribute and escalate what may be normal feelings of anxiety and irritability to a point that it becomes difficult to handle. This feeling of overwhelm can be dangerous when paired with anxiety. If things feel like they are too much to handle, then seek some guidance.

4. A lack of interest in activities that the person used to be interested in. Typically, people who suffer from depression lose interest in doing things that they once enjoyed doing. This can range as anything from dropping out of social events like clubs and sports teams, to walling themselves off from outsiders with whom they once shared a hobby. This symptom of depression typically goes on to worsen the condition, because it hurts some of the social relationships that depression sufferers previously engaged in.

5. FREQUENT FEELINGS OF HOPELESSNESS AND HELPLESSNESS PAIRED WITH UNCONTROLLABLE BOUTS OF TEARS.

A person suffering from depression can’t help but feel that everything is going wrong and that there is no hope. These feelings are heightened by the emotions of the situation and often bring the tears with them. Constant crying without the ability to stop may be an indication that we should talk someone.