meeting your soul

Today’s episode is all about how to identify a depressive episode within yourself or with someone you love. Depression can occur only once during your life, but more often than not people experience multiple episodes. During these episodes, there are major changes in the following behaviors:

·       Feelings of sadness, emptiness or hopelessness

·       Angry outbursts or heightened irritability

·       Loss of interest or enjoyment in their hobbies, friendships or career 

·       Insomnia or excessive sleeping 

·       Lack of energy, lethargy, making even the smallest tasks seem impossible 

·       Weight loss or gain

·       Issues concentrating and making decisions

 

For many people with depression, symptoms usually are severe enough to cause noticeable problems in day-to-day activities, such as work, school, social activities or relationships with others. Some people may feel generally miserable or unhappy without really knowing why.

 

If you’re feeling any of these big shifts – please reach out for help + recognize that you don’t have to do this alone. If you feel depressed, make an appointment to see your doctor or mental health professional as soon as you can. If you're reluctant to seek treatment, talk to a friend or loved one, any health care professional, a faith leader, or someone else you trust.

 

If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States. 

 

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

 

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