Signs Of Depression To Watch In Friends And Family

If you see a sudden change in someone’s behaviour, often, it can be a result of a psychological issue or mental illness that could be leading to depression. The recent example of Odunare Olalekan, a diploma holder and father of one in his twenties who jumped into the lagoon in Lagos was according to his partner in a state of depression for about four months leading to his suicide.

Now here are four signs that suggest a person is going into depression and needs your help.

Sudden social withdrawal

If a person you know who has been a social butterfly for as long as you can remember has started withdrawing from the surroundings and is breaking all social contact, there are chances that he or she may be suffering from depression.

Lack of interest in daily activities

If you know someone who used to be extremely excited about doing even the little things and is now avoiding them, there are chances they might be having depression.

Feeling of guilt

If a person is always blaming him or herself and is in the grip of guilt and lack of confidence, which hasn’t been the case before, it may signal that they are going into depression. Such feelings can trigger suicidal thoughts, so it’s important to assure such people that there’s nothing wrong with them and whatever happened wasn’t their fault.

Anxiety, stress and fidgety behaviour                   

Another sign to watch is when a person seems uneasy and uncomfortable and doesn’t pay attention to what you are saying or telling them, or have frequent episodes of crying, it is possible they are suffering from depression or showing the signs. So, address the issue, get in touch with them and help them sail through it.

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