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5 Reasons People With Depression Hide From Others

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Are you socially distancing yourself from your friends and family? Depression is a heavy mental illness; It can affect every aspect of your life, from your career to your relationships with others. Depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the world that is not to be ashamed of. When battling depression, it is important to remember that you are not alone and that reaching out or opening up with a friend, family member, or psychiatrist can be the first of many in self-improvement. Here are some reasons why we withdraw socially when experiencing depression.

Disclaimer: The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional.

Some people might even mistake depression for laziness. To raise awareness, we also made a video on the signs you're depressed, not lazy: https://youtu.be/q8HRGiUeZwc​


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References

Bhandari, Smitha. “What Is Anhedonia.” WebMD, WebMD, 25 Oct. 2018, www.webmd.com/depression/what-is-anhedonia.

Casarella, Jennifer. “Signs of Clinical Depression: Symptoms to Watch For.” WebMD, WebMD, 17 Sept. 2019, www.webmd.com/depression/guide/detecting-depression.

Cuncic, Arlin. “The Link Between Social Anxiety Disorder and Depression.” Verywell Mind, 25 Mar. 2020, www.verywellmind.com/social-anxiety-and-depression-go-hand-in-hand-3024695.

Parekh, Ranna. What Is Depression?, American Psychiatric Association, Jan. 2017, www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/depression/what-is-depression.

Purdie, Jennifer. “Anhedonia: Symptoms, Treatment, and More.” Healthline, Healthline Media, 17 Sept. 2018, www.healthline.com/health/depression/anhedonia.

Ratnani, Imran Jahangirali, et al. “Association of Social Anxiety Disorder with Depression and Quality of Life among Medical Undergraduate Students.” Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd, 2017, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5749064/.

“Social Withdrawal & Isolation.” Make the Connection, Make the Connection, www.maketheconnection.net/symptoms/social-withdrawal.

Targum, Steven D, and Maurizio Fava. “Fatigue as a Residual Symptom of Depression.” Innovations in Clinical Neuroscience, Matrix Medical Communications, Oct. 2011, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3225130/.


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