Skip to main content

Painful things about Depression no-one talks about

Photo taken for Pexels

Hi Reader, 

Here I going to share some of my research work about depression. I cannot share the details, but I can share with you, how I feel during that period and some of the signs which many of us experience during that time. Many of us will not accept that we have entered into depression, but depression makes many painful things.

Small introduce about depression:

You may know about some of the common synonyms of depression, but what about some of the things that no one really talks about? Depression is a complex consuming illness that can take over the mind and body for long periods of time. So it can bring about efforts that go beyond synonyms you've already heard of.

Before we begin, this is a blog about education purposes only. Don't use information in this blog or any other blog to sell diagnose or diagnose other people. If you feel that you or someone close to you may possess some of the characteristics mentioned in this and they need help, then please consult a licensed mental health professional. This blog isn't a substitute for professional advice, but general guidance. 

Here are some of painful things about being depression, that no-one really talks about. 

1. Feel like an observer of your life:

Have you ever felt like you were just an observer of your life instead of actively making choices? Do you find yourself surrounding to what goes on around you? For those with depression, it can feel as though you are constantly on the sidelines of your life. As much as they may wanna take an active part, it can often feel like the world continues to tum, leaving them behind. 

2. Can't get out of bed:

Have you ever felt stuck in your bed? Like even if you want to get out, you just can't? Sometimes with depression, people may feel stuck in their bed. It's not so much about being tired as it is the anxiety that comes along with it. The rumination, physical symptoms, or other factors that may make it feel impossible to get out of bed despite the desire to start their day. The feeling of being stuck can be so painful because of the constant tension of wanting to get up but simply not being able to. Like choice of "Be productively or Stay in bed". 

3. Social withdrawal:

You may know that social isolation or withdrawal is a common effect of depression. Thought it may seem voluntary, those who socially withdraw may do so painfully. Depression can make people feel isolated, which can in turn, worsen other symptoms. Isolation can turn painful when people lose their sense of belonging and purpose and deprive themselves of the fulfillment that only social interaction can bring about. 

4. Crippling exhaustion:

Has your exhaustion ever gone past just tried? Did it feel difficult to do things you normally enjoy? The exhaustion often brought about by depression can overtake the mind and body. This exhaustion can be debilitating, making it difficult to do the simplest of tasks, such as drinking water or taking a shower. If you're experiencing this, know that you are not alone nor are you lazy or doing anything wrong. Depression can consume so much energy from you, and any level of exhaustion you may feel is totally valid. 

5. Overcrowded mind:

Do you know what it's like to feel scatter brained? It's almost as if your mind can't sit still and those inner thoughts keep coming at an increasing speed. Depression can make this feeling frequent if not constant. You may have heard of this as racing thoughts or rumination, but in any case, it can be painful to feel like you have no way to turn your mind off or allow yourself to relax. The chatter can make someone feel anxious, out of control, and helpless towards the potential torment of constant thoughts. 

6. Stigma and guilt:

Even now, it's almost impossible to talk about depression without talking about stigma. Thought, we as a society may have grown into our acknowledgement of depression, that's not to say that stigma is fully eradicated around the world. Often stigms can make people with depression feel guilty, ungrateful, or ashamed. This could increase the negative self talk that depression already bring about and can make those with depression feel like they have to suffer in silence. And question like "Am I overreacting?""I should not feel this way...". Stigmas hurt. Know that your feelings are very real and very valid, no matter what has been said to you or around you. 

Conclusion:

Did you relate to any of these signs? I hope you learn some of the painful things about depression that's people don't often talk about. Talking to supportive friends or family can help when going through a difficult time in your life. Seeking professional support from a counsellor helpful when mental health problems start to interfere with your ability to go about your daily life. And talking to your doctor is a good first step if you believe you're experiencing symptoms of a mental illness or disorders. Be sure to seek emergency medical attention if you know someone's at risk of harming themselves or someone else, or if they're experiencing hallucinations, a drug overdose or a potential brain injury. We all have a role to play in supporting our own and each other's mental health. Developing a mental health literacy is a great way to start. 

Leave a comment down below about your encounters any of this, if you'd like. Please feel free to share any thoughts you have as well. If you like this blog, then share it with those out there who are battling with depression. 

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

My biggest Mistake

   Photo by Viktoria Godaddy from Pexels Hi reader,  In this blog, I am going to accept my biggest and first mistake in my life.  My collage experience: When I was in college days, as students I have no idea about what we doing and why we want to do that. But after my school days, now I have more concentrate in studies, and I have a dream to complete my college life without disappointing my mother. So I need to move or travel to another city which big compare to my town. In that city, I stayed in college hostel. In my room, there is one student who is my classmate. We become good friends as day goes on. One day, he says that " I have a big opportunity for you. That opportunity will change your life completely". That it, after that he say "If you need to know about that, then be ready at tomorrow morning".  Next morning, when I saw him, he was completed different now. Because of his dress style which is clean and ironed properly. Even I never saw him wear this ty...

My mistake in my life

Photo by George Becker from Pexels Hi friends, I am going to discuss some mistake which makes in my life more hard and depression at starting of my life. Talking more, When I need to listen:  Most of time, i hate listen to other, even they doing good for me. For every successful person, they need to listen more, but talking less. That why nature create us with one mouth and two ears. I know listening to other is very difficult. Even now also, I can't do that. But now I kept conditioning it, maybe in future, I will condition it fully. Compare with others:  Always I have a guilty feeling by comparing my life with other. Even I wanted to show them that I can do what they doing or learning about skill which other doing. Most of time, I simply forget about my own jobs or skills. Instead of improving my own skill, I forgetting it. Sometime I feel like useless because of some achievement or medals won by other. I just loss sences of self worrying/improvement. Whenever I reading or li...

Why can't I stay Motivated always?

 Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels Hi Readers In this blog, I am going to share the my thought about stay motivated always. I doing same mistake for my life in my past. After few event, I feel it's ok to feel de-motivated or loser or useless. We can't stay motivated or productivity thing or inspiring other. It's okay to do what we need to do, even it useless thing or it wasting our time or attending the function which you hate most.  Motivated always is good or bad? Many of us claims that their motivation is not same in our life or even in single entire day. It changing continuous for me, like "In morning, I feel good", after some, "I feel upset", after some time, "I feel hungry", After some time, "I feel like useless". Same as one day, we feel good, and the next day as demotivated. After ten days, we feel good after that don't work with the same force or same fire to do the normal things. For example, when I start studying,...