8 Things People With Hidden Depression Do

They May Stop Taking Part In Activities They Used To Enjoy

People with hidden depression may stop doing the activities they used to enjoy for various reasons, but commonly, it is because they lose their appeal due to the physical and mental exhaustion and apathy they feel. Due to the exhaustion and numbness, what used to be enjoyable ceases to bring the same positive feelings. People with hidden depression may not understand their decreasing or lost interest, but simply make the excuse that they are tired and apathetic. Losing interest in favourite activities is a primary symptom of a major depressive disorder. The danger of losing interest in favourite activities, is that other symptoms of depression can worsen, for example, loneliness or feeling stuck in a rut, and it may eventually become more difficult to recover from the depression.

They Can Experience Unusual Eating Habits

A common symptom of depression is eating too much or too little. Unusual eating habits can indicate a coping strategy or a lack of self-care. People with hidden depression may attribute their unusual eating habits to their circumstance, such as the tiredness or apathy they are experiencing, which causes them to crave more or less food. Overeating may occur when the depressed person derives pleasure from eating and seeks to maintain positive feelings by eating excessively. Undereating may occur when the depressed person loses their appetite or deliberately suppresses their appetite as a way of gaining control over their lives and their feelings.