Do small things suddenly feel way too hard?
You might not even realize it right away. But then you look up and see unread messages, dishes piling up or realize you haven’t felt joy in weeks.
As someone who’s both treated and lived through depression, I know this story all too well.
💡 According to the World Health Organization, more than 280 million people live with depression. That’s almost 1 in 20 people globally. And yet, depression can still feel incredibly isolating.
Some signs are more obvious:
✔️trouble sleeping
✔️appetite changes
✔️sadness
✔️thoughts of self-harm.
But others can be quiet and unexpected:
✔️ Ignoring texts or calls for days
✔️Crying over small things
✔️ Feeling numb doing activities you used to love
✔️Comparing yourself constantly
✔️Struggling to get out of bed
I know these signs because I’ve been there too.
🔹 3 Ways to Check In With Yourself 🔹
✅ Keep a Mood Journal
Track how you’re feeling each day. Patterns can help you catch things you might miss in the moment.
✅ Notice Your Energy Levels
Are basic tasks starting to feel overwhelming? Are you skipping meals or sleeping too much (or too little)? These are clues your mind is asking for help.
✅ Talk to Someone You Trust
Whether it’s a friend, therapist or doctor – speaking with someone helps break the silence. And it reminds you: you are not alone.
“If you’re going through hell, keep going.” – Winston Churchill
Depression can lie to you. It says you’re broken. It says you’ll never feel better.
But those are just symptoms – they are not the truth.
There is hope.
There is help.
And there is healing.
Peter Zafirides, MD
Central Ohio Behavioral Medicine
(Image Credit: Innsightful)
(For educational purposes only. Not medical advice.)
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