There are many situations that can make you have a bad week. The death of a friend or family member, job loss or the end of a relationship can cause sadness and pain until you figure out how to adjust.
This sadness can occasionally last for weeks or longer and may begin to interfere with your ability to function in many areas your life.
Symptoms Of Mild Depression
Irritability
You may find yourself quicker to anger and generally feel less tolerant of yourself and others. Your thought patterns may trend towards the negative and coworkers or family members may annoy you where previously they didn’t.
Exaggerated guilt and self-criticism
Some people with mild depression tend to judge themselves more harshly or declare themselves inadequate in comparison to others. Low self-esteem is common in the mildly depressed.
Different sleep patterns
Your sleep patterns may change. Some individuals with mild depression sleep more than they usually do or feel as if they want to stay in bed. Others may react just the opposite and sleep less, finding it hard to get a good night’s sleep.
Lack of energy
You may have no desire for any physical activity, even sex. You may find that your everyday activities that require minimal energy become difficult like showering and getting dressed.
Lack of interest
Mild depression may cause a lack of interest in hobbies and activities that previously made you happy. If you are a creative person such as a writer or artist you may feel uninspired.
Feelings of hopelessness
Feelings of despair and loneliness or feeling like you can’t resolve any situation is common in mild depression. When you are mildly depressed you can feel alienated and it may seem that everyone is happy but you. You may feel forsaken and without purpose.
Lack of appetite or increased appetite
When someone is mildly depressed they either have no interest in food or try to use food as a means to make themselves feel better. Making food at home may feel like it requires too much energy and so many people with mild depression will just skip the meal. Those who tend to eat more with mild depression may gain weight because they choose higher calorie “comfort” food.
Inability to concentrate
Difficulty focusing on work or family and restless behavior can be symptoms of mild depression. Sometimes your job performance will suffer or your friends and family will notice your distraction.
Conclusion
Most people have short periods in their life when they feel depressed, have setbacks or feel uninspired. When it affects your day-to-day life it’s best to seek advice and help for your mild depression.
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