What Does Depression Feel Like?

The experience of depression A type of mental health challenge where a person experiences low or irritable mood or loss of interest or pleasure in almost all activities over a period of time. isn’t the same for everyone. There are a range of possible experiences you can have if you live with depression A type of mental health challenge where a person experiences low or irritable mood or loss of interest or pleasure in almost all activities over a period of time. — sadness is not the only symptom.

No matter how you feel right now, it’s valid and real. And it doesn’t have to be permanent. Support is available to help you get through it.

Depression A type of mental health challenge where a person experiences low or irritable mood or loss of interest or pleasure in almost all activities over a period of time. is a very personal experience and each person can show their symptoms differently. In general, a healthcare professional may diagnose depression A type of mental health challenge where a person experiences low or irritable mood or loss of interest or pleasure in almost all activities over a period of time. if they identify several 'typical' symptoms that have been present for at least 2 weeks. These are include:

• low mood

• loss of interest in activities

• hopelessness

• fatigue To be very tired.

• changes in functioning

• sleep disruptions

• eating more of less

• irritability

• thoughts of self-harm

What does depression A type of mental health challenge where a person experiences low or irritable mood or loss of interest or pleasure in almost all activities over a period of time. feel like?

There are many possible ways to experience depression A type of mental health challenge where a person experiences low or irritable mood or loss of interest or pleasure in almost all activities over a period of time. symptoms, depending on your age and particular circumstances.

These are some ways that common symptoms of depression A type of mental health challenge where a person experiences low or irritable mood or loss of interest or pleasure in almost all activities over a period of time. may feel:

• Like there's nothing to hope for

• Like everything is upsetting

• Like sleeping too much

• Like crying often without a reason

• Like no longer knowing who you are or what you like

• Like not being able to get out of bed

• Like not getting anything done

• Like body aches

It's important to recognize if you may be experiencing depression A type of mental health challenge where a person experiences low or irritable mood or loss of interest or pleasure in almost all activities over a period of time. . Remember that you are not alone and help is available right now:

• Crisis Hotlines

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255

  • Text HOME to the CRIS

• Text HOME to the Crisis Text Line at 741741.

• Contact the Trevor Project if you’re LGBTQIA+ and under 25 years old. Call 866-488-7386, text START to 678678, or chat online 24-7.

• Contact allynetwork@dhti.org to set up an appointment