6 Signs It's Depression, Not Just Tiredness

Are you going through life like a zombie? You wake up every morning without any energy, your mind is stuck in a fog, simple tasks take lots of effort and you want to lie down all the time but resting never helps? If this sounds like you, you might be experiencing signs of depression, which can leave you persistently exhausted. Here are a few signs it's depression, not just tiredness. DISCLAIMER: This is a disclaimer that this video is for informative purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. Please reach out to a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional if you are struggling. Many people mistake depression for laziness, and we are here to tell you that there's a huge difference between depression and laziness. Watch this video for more information: https://youtu.be/q8HRGiUeZwc Writer: Brian Cham Script Editor: Caitlin McColl Script Manager: Kelly Soong VO: Amanda Silvera Animator: Lesly Drue YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong References: Friedman, E. S., Anderson, I. M., Arnone, D., & Denko, T. (2014). Handbook of Depression. London: Springer Healthcare Limited. Transcript: alugha Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/Psych2Go

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