When you imagine a person with depression, you probably think of a person who looks sad all the time, does not go out much, and does not take care of themselves. This is usually how depressed people are portrayed in books and movies, so it's not surprising that this is how you picture someone with depression. However, depression has many faces, and people with depression can hide it well.
How can you tell you have a mental health problem?
- Loss of interest in friends and activities.
- Difficulty concentrating or making decisions.
- lack of energy.
- You either talk too much or not at all.
- Eating or sleeping too much or too little
- Feeling unusually confused, forgetful, irritable, angry, upset, worried, or scared
- Thinking about hurting yourself or others
- Smoking, drinking, or using drugs more than usual
How to cope up with Mental health problem
- Value & love yourself
- Take care of your body
- Surround yourself with good people
- Learn how to deal with stress
- Avoid alcohol and other drugs
- Get help when you need it