Do you suffer from hidden depression?

Covert depression is a modality that is not talked about a lot. Something that can be worrying if we take into account that depression as such is one of the disorders that has increased the most in the world. However, the symptoms often go unnoticed even by the person who suffers from them.

There may be many people in the world who need help, but they don’t realize it. The bad thing is a mental condition or emotional problem tends to become more complex and deeper if it is not given enough attention in time. Not to mention all the side effects that it eventually generates in the social sphere and in physical health.

It is important that you do not ignore the sensations of lack of conformity or disappointment, when persistent. Don’t see an enemy in them. They could be alerting you to a deeper problem. Also don’t ignore the following signs, which correspond to typical symptoms of covert depression.

Wanting to stay in a routine, a sign of hidden depression

People tend to design routines to make our lives easier, especially to simplify those tasks that are more routine. If each day were completely different from the last, we would waste too much mental energy having to constantly adapt. Routine It is positive when it has to do with those simple actions for which it is not worth looking for a new approach.. It is also normal that we seek stability in the most important aspects.

Routine becomes problematic when it produces boredom or when it causes everything to remain stagnant.. There is covert depression if that routine way of living does not generate well-being. When any change rejects you or even irritates you. There are problems if your attitude is to “let time pass” due to lack of interest or confidence in the changes.

resort to lying frequently

Who frequently lies about simple topics that are related to their style life could have hidden depression. When asked how they are, they say fine, although this answer is far from the truth. If you mention that they seem “off,” they will say that they are just tired. They avoid talking about their true state of health and sometimes make up stories about what they do in their free time.

It is common for them to use some excuse when a plan is proposed to them. They fear social gatherings, and even though they hate routine, they fear doing something different than usual. They don’t want others to really know how they are.. They deliberately hide it because, deep down, they know something is wrong and they want to hide it.

Feel discomfort when being accompanied

People with covert depression tend to be loners. The isolation systematic, without a defined purpose, is a sure sign that something is wrong with our emotions. In this case, it is not that they are shy or introverted people, but rather individuals who feel bothered by having someone by their side.

Most of the conversations in which they participate have the aroma of the superficial or the artificial, of the programmed and meditated rather than the natural. They talk only about general topics that involve us personally. If someone wants to know about her life or cross the barrier that is considered courtesy, to enter that of trust, they avoid the conversation. They give obvious signs that they do not want to be intimate with anyone.. They can be smiling and friendly, but they always put up a barrier when others try to get to know them more deeply.

Excessive consumption of some substances

Another symptom that warns of hidden depression is the consumption of any stimulant substance.. Those who suffer from this problem seek, without realizing it, to compensate for their feeling of emptiness and disinterest through chemical and biological stimuli that allow them to feel a little better.

The usual thing is that they begin to consume alcohol, foods with a high level of sugar or excessive caffeine. These three substances provide stimulation that is perceived as necessary. What reveals that there is something beyond simple consumption is the frequency and amount with which these substances are abused.

In hidden depression too Other symptoms appear such as difficulties sleeping, change in eating habits, feeling of emptiness and if it has been abandoned, lack of interest in most activities and gastrointestinal discomfort.

If you know someone who shows several of these symptoms, try to pay attention to them. Respect his distance, but be affectionate and willing to listen and support him. If you suspect that you yourself may be suffering from covert depression, take it very seriously. Sometimes small therapeutic actions or a brief therapy are enough for that discomfort that does not allow you to enjoy life to disappear.

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