You are keeping up with things such as getting to work, paying bills and being where you have to be. Yet there is something different these days.
Maybe you have always felt this, or perhaps a close person told you so.
Depression doesn’t always look obvious. Sometimes it just silently shows up.
Let’s talk about the signs that might point to depression.
Your Energy Is Gone
Things that used to be easy for you now just take effort.
- Mornings are harder to start
- You’re tired even after sleeping
- Simple tasks feel like projects
- Your body feels heavier than usual
- You cancel plans because you just can’t
- Everything requires more from you
Something’s changed with your energy.
Nothing Interests You Anymore
The stuff you usually enjoy? It’s just there. You’re not avoiding it exactly, but you’re not drawn to it either.
- Your favorite show is on, and you don’t care
- Hobbies sit untouched
- Seeing friends feels like work
- Nothing really sounds good
- You’re going through motions
- Things feel flat
When everything loses its appeal, that means something.
Your Thoughts Won’t Stop
Your mind keeps circling back to the same things. Past mistakes, future worries, reasons you’re not measuring up.
- You’re harder on yourself than anyone else
- Focusing takes real work
- Small decisions feel big
- You feel guilty without knowing why
- Your attention drifts constantly
- Positive thinking feels fake
These loops shape how you see everything right now.
Your Body Feels Different
Depression isn’t just mental. It changes how your body works, too.
- Sleep is either too much or too little
- Your appetite is off
- Weight changes happen without trying
- Random aches and pains show up
- You feel uncomfortable in your skin
- Getting sick more often
Your body and mind are connected. Both matter.
You’re Pulling Away From Everything
You started saying no to things. Then you stopped responding as much. Now being alone is just normal.
- Messages sit unread
- Making plans sounds exhausting
- You avoid people even when you’re lonely
- Relationships feel distant
- Being alone feels safer
- Reaching out seems too hard
Isolation can feel protective at first, but it usually makes things heavier.
Getting Support
In case this rings with you, it’s okay. It is possible to treat depression, and asking for help does not presuppose that everything must be at the worst stage before.
Hope Springs Psychotherapy works with adults, couples, and older teenagers struggling with these very struggles in Brooklyn and Manhattan.
Especially when it involves cultural pressures, questions about oneself, or any transformations one is going through.
It is very important to consult a professional mental health practitioner in case you have any doubts or questions regarding your mental health.
Ready to change such patterns of thinking and behavior? We offer teletherapy sessions and will open up in-person sessions soon as well.
Contact us at (347) 745-2944 and receive a free telephone consultation.
References:
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Depression: Overview and Symptoms.
- American Psychiatric Association. What Is Depression?
FAQs
But what about knowing whether it is or not depression?
Once those feelings have lasted you more than a few weeks and are influencing your life substantially, then you have a reason to discuss them with somebody.
Is it possible to be depressed, yet work normally?
Yes. There are those who are able to handle their tasks and struggle internally. It’s actually pretty common.
What do people do in therapy for depression?
A therapist causes you to notice patterns, create coping mechanisms and cope with what lies beneath the surface.
