Signs You Might Be Struggling With Depression

It’s natural to feel down or anxious from time to time. What’s not natural, however, is prolonged feelings of hopelessness and despair. When these emotions grab hold, and won’t let go, it is likely you may have depression. Depression makes every day a constant challenge. You no longer enjoy life as you once did. Just getting out of bed can feel overwhelming.

But, with education and therapy, you can overcome depression and get back to the life you were meant to live.

If you’re unsure of whether you are suffering from depression, read on to learn some common signs.

Signs of Depression

How can you tell if you are depressed? Most women, particularly black women, do not recognize that they may be suffering from depression. While some signs are obvious, others can be subtle.

Every woman will show symptoms in a different way, so it’s important to recognize any changes in your behavior. 

Weight Change

Depression can affect individuals in different ways. Some people will have no appetite at all and lose a significant amount of weight. Others may find themselves eating more therefor gaining a significant amount of weight in a short period of time. 

Changes in Sleep

Just like appetite, the changes to your sleep cycle can also go in one of two directions. You may feel lethargic and want nothing more than to sleep all day. Then again, you may find you can’t fall asleep and are restless all night long.

Irritability

In a lot of ways, depression is anger turned inward. If you find yourself with a short fuse, and things that used to not bother you now cause you to respond with irrational emotions, it may be a sign you need some help.

I hope this has been helpful. If you are struggling with depression and would like to seek help, feel free to email me here and I will provide you with resources available to you.