News India Live, Digital Desk: Mental Health Symptoms: In today’s fast-paced life, feeling stressed, anxious and sometimes depressed has become very common. We often dismiss it as “bad day” or “work pressure”. But what if it’s not just a bad day, but a deeper signal about your mental health? Depression is such a serious mental condition, which gradually enters our lives and we are not even aware of it.

It is important to know that depression does not just mean crying all the time or looking sad. Many of its initial symptoms are so common that we do not even recognize them. Come, let us know about some such signs which you should never ignore.

1. Sadness that doesn’t go away
There are ups and downs in life and it is natural to be sad about something. But when this sadness lasts for weeks or months and is not relieved by any good news or event, it is a warning signal. It is not just a heaviness of mind, but a persistent feeling of despair and emptiness.

2. Getting distracted even from favorite activities
Think about the things that brought you the most joy – meeting friends, watching a movie, listening to music, or any of your hobbies. If now you have lost interest in these things too and you don’t feel like doing them, then this is a big sign. Depression sucks your happiness and everything starts feeling like a burden.

3. Big change in appetite and sleep patterns
This is one of the most common physical symptoms of depression. Some people lose their appetite completely and their weight starts falling rapidly. At the same time, some people, on the contrary, start doing ’emotional eating’ and start eating too much, due to which their weight increases. Same is the case with sleep; Either one does not sleep throughout the night or the body remains tired even after sleeping all the time.

4. Always tired and lack of energy in the body
Do you feel as if you have not slept even after waking up in the morning? If your body feels tired and worn out all the time, even without any hard work, it could be not just physical but also mental fatigue. Depression takes away all your energy, making even small tasks seem as difficult as climbing a mountain.

5. Anger or irritability over small things
Anger and irritability are also a form of depression. If these days you get angry over small things, get unnecessarily angry at your family or friends and feel restless all the time, then this can also be a symptom of depression.

6. Feeling worthless and guilty
In depression, a person’s thinking becomes negative. He starts holding himself responsible for everything and doubts develop in his mind about his abilities. Feelings like “I am of no use” or “Everyone is worried because of me” start creeping into the mind.

If you or someone you love is seeing these symptoms, do not ignore it. Believing that “everything will be okay” is not enough. Depression is a disease, not a weakness, and it is treatable. Talking to a loved one or seeking help from a professional (psychiatrist or counselor) can be the first and most important step in this direction.