List of Warning Signs that You Might Be Falling Back Into Depression
/During an episode after another celebrity passing from suicide, the community of Mxiety On Twitch wanted to put together their symptoms (or red flags) that let them know something might be wrong. Here is that list, it is by no means conclusive but might be a good start for those who want to know what to look for in their loved ones who live with depression.
At the end of the day, please confer with your doctor and do not diagnose yourself based on this list alone.
Going silent, being more quiet than usual
Aching, joint pain, headaches, stiffness, difficulty balancing or maintaining posture
Listening to music on repeat without doing anything else
Someone stops singing to themselves
Unusual movements
Being unusually pessimistic
Bringing up death, talking about loved ones who have passed
Procrastinating on the internet
Not taking care of personal functions such as: eating, drinking, showering, brushing teeth
Not cleaning up after self: leaving dishes and not caring for home
Upset GI
Staying in bed, having a hard time leaving bed
Unusual irritability, indecisiveness
Excessive apologizing
Missing extensive amounts of work/being late
Avoiding social activities/being withdrawn
Eating too much or not enough
Describing feeling numb
Apathy/Loss of interest in things usually enjoyable
Wanting to hide
Dressing simply, not doing make up when normally would
Overworking
Suicidal ideas
Trouble sleeping
Excessive daydreaming/being distracted
Dissociating
Guilt over care needed from others
Describing desire to escape
Low immunity, being sick often
Self harm (and thoughts of self harm)
Unwillingness to seek medical assistance