5 Lesser-Known Symptoms of Depression

Depression is a disorder rampant world over. With so much information available about this mental disorder, one would think they know everything there is to know. But surprisingly there are still areas regarding depression that are quite obscure. Many resources simply list symptoms of depression. Most people who talk about depression paint a picture of someone lying in bed under the covers without any energy or motivation. Although fatigue is a telltale sign of depression, it is not the only one. There is a myriad of subtle personality shifts that occur when you slip into a depressive state. Writer: Sara Del Villar Script Editor: Rida Batool Script Manager: Kelly Soong Voice: Amanda Silvera Animator: Kiara Ledesma YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong RESOURCES Herrick, Lexi. “11 Habits of People With Concealed Depression.” HuffPost, HuffPost, 30 Aug. 2017, www.huffpost.com/entry/11-habits-of-people-with-_b_6384062. Legg, Timothy J. “Can Depression Cause Memory Loss?” Healthline, 13 Sept. 2019, www.healthline.com/health/depression/depression-and-memory-loss. Nelson, Jennifer. “The Lesser-Known Symptoms of Depression.” Next Avenue, Next Avenue, 6 Aug. 2020, www.nextavenue.org/lesser-known-symptoms-depression/. Walton, Alice G. Depression Isn’t Always What You Think: The Subtle Signs. 18 Feb. 2015, www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2015/02/17/the-subtle-symptoms-of-depression/?sh=2869f1d51a3e. “What Are the Signs and Symptoms of High-Functioning Depression?” Bridges to Recovery, www.bridgestorecovery.com/high-functioning-depression/signs-symptoms-high-functioning-depression/. Yombor, Tara. “Uncommon Signs And Symptoms Of Depression You Should Know About.” The Psychology Group Fort Lauderdale, 11 Feb. 2020, thepsychologygroup.com/uncommon-signs-and-symptoms-of-depression/. Transcript: alugha Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/Psych2Go

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