One of the inherent problems in preventing depression, especially the first time you experience one, is that you may not be aware of the fact that you are depressed. It can happen slowly, and while you are aware that you aren't at your best, you may not be aware of the fact that you have lost interest in things, that you are withdrawing from people, or that your energy seems to be gone until someone else points it out.
Perhaps you spend a lot of time telling yourself, "I just need to do more" or "I just need to try harder" or other similar sentiments; you may consider getting help, but are not sure where to start. And when you are already depressed, starting something new is a real labor. It's easier to just go on about your business and hope things get better.
Does this sound like you? If so, here are a couple of places to begin:
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One of the inherent problems in preventing depression, especially the first time you experience one, is that you may not be aware of the fact that you are depressed. It can happen slowly, and while you are aware that you aren't at your best, you may not be aware of the fact that you have lost interest in things, that you are withdrawing from people, or that your energy seems to be gone until someone else points it out.
Perhaps you spend a lot of time telling yourself, "I just need to do more" or "I just need to try harder" or other similar sentiments; you may consider getting help, but are not sure where to start. And when you are already depressed, starting something new is a real labor. It's easier to just go on about your business and hope things get better.
Does this sound like you? If so, here are a couple of places to begin:
https://www.empowher.com/media/reference/depression#definition
September 23, 2009 - 8:10amhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression/DS00175/DSECTION=symptoms
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