Recognize 7 Symptoms of Depression That Are Often Ignored According to Mental Health Experts and Seek Help Immediately!

BONSERNEWS.com – Indonesian people’s awareness of mental health disorders is increasing every year.

Even so, sometimes the symptoms of depression are often not detected because the symptoms are quite subtle. Instead of detecting other people’s symptoms of depression, you may have difficulty detecting symptoms of depression yourself.

However, this can be overcome simply by recognizing the signs of depression. The following are signs of depression that are often overlooked by many people that you should recognize.

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Recognize 7 Symptoms of Depression That Are Often Ignored According to Mental Health Experts and Seek Help Immediately!

1. Constant sadness
Everyone experiences bouts of grief from time to time.

But according to Chris Rodriguez, LPC, a licensed professional counselor with Thriveworks, who specializes in depression, stress, relationships, and life transitions, says that if someone feels sad for more than two weeks, it could be a sign of depression.

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While this sign may seem obvious; but the fact is that this sign is not always so obvious.

Sometimes, a person may get so used to feeling sad that they think it’s normal to feel that way or that that’s just the way life is.

But Rodriguez emphasizes that if someone is feeling down for more than two weeks, they should seek professional help or therapists for help.

2. No longer enjoying activities that used to be enjoyed
Canceling plans at the last minute has become so normal that many may not realize that this could actually be a sign of depression.

Rodriguez says that if someone is no longer enjoying or participating in activities they used to enjoy, it should be considered a symptom to watch for.

3. Changes in appetite
“One symptom of depression that tends to be overlooked is a change in appetite,” says Rodriguez.