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How do you know if you have depression or if you are just sad?
I have been feeling low for a few months now. I sleep too much, lost interest in things I used to enjoy, and feel hopele…
🏷 depression
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What causes someone to become emotionally numb?
For the past year I have barely felt anything. No real sadness or happiness, just a flat grey feeling. I used to feel th…
27
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How do you rebuild confidence after a period of neglecting your appearance?
I went through a depression last year and completely let myself go. I stopped exercising, eating well, or caring about h…
12
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How do you tell your parents you are struggling mentally without worrying them?
I have been dealing with depression and anxiety for months but I have not told my parents because I know they will panic…
39
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What is the difference between a bad day and a depressive episode?
Some days I feel genuinely terrible but then I am fine the next day. Other times the low mood persists for weeks. I cann…
16
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Why do I feel empty after getting everything I wanted?
I worked hard, got the job, the apartment, the relationship I wanted and now I feel completely empty and unmotivated. I …