10 Things Only Depressed People Will Understand

Depression is one of the most common mood disorders and is something that society tends to misinterpret. Depression is a mental illness that isn’t easy to deal with in fact depression is energy consuming and leaves the depressed individual very emotionally and physically exhausted. Here are a few things that only depressed people understand to remind you that you're not alone. Is it depression or laziness? We also made a video on the signs you're depressed, not lazy: DISCLAIMER: This is your friendly reminder that this video is for informative purposes only. It is not intended to serve as a substitute for professional mental health advice. Please seek help from a qualified mental health professional if you are struggling. Writer: Chloe Avenasa Script Editor: Rida Batool Script Manager: Kelly Soong VO: Amanda Silvera Animator: Tris Canimo YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong References: American Psychological Association (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – 5th Edition. APA Publishing. World Health Organization (2020). Fact Sheet on Depression. Retrieved 11 March 2021 from #:~:text=Depression is a common mental,affected by depression than men. Anxiety and Depression Association of America (2017). Understanding Anxiety and Depression. Retrieved 11 March 2021 from National Alliance Against Mental Illness (2018). Mental Health by The Numbers. Retrieved from