How can you tell if someone is depressed?
Do you ripped their heart first in order to find out what exactly their heart is thinking about?
The problem with us girls is that we overthink anything, resulting in imbalance between heart and mind, therefore a sign of depression might happen in that time. A simple way to see if someone is having a minor sign of depression is by their facial expression.
Below is some example of depression attack on someone that can be visibly seen:
A depressed mood during most of the day, particularly in the morning
Fatigue or loss of energy almost every day
Feelings of worthlessness or guilt almost every day
Impaired concentration, indecisiveness
Insomnia (an inability to sleep) or hypersomnia (excessive sleeping) almost every day
Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in almost all activities nearly every day
Recurring thoughts of death or suicide (not just fearing death)
A sense of restlessness or being slowed down
Significant weight loss or weight gain.
Someone with depression can be visibly gloomy or extremely happy. They often thought about death (not even fear of death anymore) and the mood change can be very quick.
Symptoms of Depression
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, people with depressive illnesses don’t all experience the same symptoms. How severe they are, how frequent, and how long they last will vary depending on the individual and his or her particular illness. Here are common symptoms people with depression experience:
Difficulty concentrating, remembering details, and making decisions
Fatigue and decreased energy
Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, and/or helplessness
Feelings of hopelessness and/or pessimism
Insomnia, early morning wakefulness, or excessive sleeping
Irritability, restlessness
Loss of interest in activities or hobbies once pleasurable, including sex
Loss of pleasure in life
Overeating or appetite loss
Persistent aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems that do not ease even with treatment
Persistent sad, anxious, or “empty” feelings
Thoughts of suicide or suicide attempts
Others who is close to someone who is depressed are hardly noticing the symptoms. While those — written above — are common symptoms of depression, they may also occur in patterns. For example, a person may experience depression with mania or hypomania — a condition sometimes called manic depressionor bipolar disorder. Or the symptoms may be seasonal as in the case of seasonal affective disorder.
Not many people know why, or how, someone can totally changed in a minute or two. Most of people with depression are confused to let their feelings out because they don’t know how it might affect others, therefore they usually hide their feelings and giving out a call for help in a form of silent.