6 secret signs of hidden depression

Do you have a friend or family member who seems depressed, but is trying to cover it up? 

Have they been sad and lethargic for no reason? Are negative thoughts affecting their daily functioning? Do they have a hard time getting out of bed in the morning? 

There are many people who live their lives trying to cover up their depression. Some people are so depressed, but cover it up because they believe that if they continue to conceal their depression it will just disappear on its own.

This article from PsychCentral focuses on the signs you should look out for if you have a friend or family member who is going through a depression. These 6 signs may help you discover what they are hiding:

They have unusual sleep, eating or drinking habits that differ from their normal ones.They wear a forced “happy face” and are always making excuses.They may talk more philosophically than normal.They may put out a cry for help, only to take it back.They feel things more intensely than normal.They may look at things with a less optimistic point of view than usual.

– John M. Grohol, PsychCentral.com

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Lori Hall, LCSW is here to help your friend or family member and support them along the way to becoming the person they can be.  She is focused on long-lasting, tangible results so that they can start loving life again. Don’t wait to get help, contact me.