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One question that will determine how depressed you are.
Depression has a negative impact on our family life and work. Unfortunately, about 80 percent of people who experience depression may experience it again.
Scientists have found an easy way to determine if you're at risk for depression.
Depression test
All you need to do is answer one simple question.
Look at these two images and tell me which face did you notice first: happy or angry?
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If you notice an angry face right away, you're at high risk for depression.
Researchers at Binghamton University in New York conducted a study on 160 women, 60 of whom had a history of depression and 100 were healthy.
The researchers showed them a series of photos with a neutral, angry, sad, or joyful facial expression.
Using eye-tracking technologies, they found that women who had depression in the past looked more closely at angry faces.
The researchers also found that this increases the risk of developing depression again within the next 2 years.
Specialists explained that if your attention is focused on people who seem angry or judgmental, then you are at high risk of developing depression.
The study followed women for 2 years, and those who paid attention to angry faces were more likely to experience depression again and fall into it in the shortest possible time.
Signs of depression
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Many people simply don't understand what depression looks like, or believe that a person suffering from depression is unable to work, is unable to cope with daily tasks, or has suicidal inclinations. This is not always the case.
These are the main signs of depression.
Depressed mood
This is one of the most obvious signs of depression. People with depression often feel insignificant and have low self-esteem.
A depressed person who doesn't realize it may be more critical of themselves, self-blame, and be irritable towards others.
A bad mood can get worse in the morning. This is known as “daily variability,” where you feel sad in the morning but your mood may change at lunchtime.
Lack of interest and joy
Anhedonia, as psychologists call it, is also a common symptom of depression. In this state, familiar things that used to please you no longer give you pleasure, and you can hardly force yourself to do something.
This symptom can best be described as a loss of interest and a feeling of lethargy. The world seems bleak and full of absurdity.
This can also affect relationships, and as a result, a person with depression becomes withdrawn. A depressed person seeks solitude, he does not want to be around other people, go out for a walk, but wants to spend more time at home.
Loss of appetite
People with depression tend to overeat and eat emotionally, but they often lose their appetite.
Decreased libido
Anhedonia can also affect a person's intimate life. Everything seems pointless, including the relationship with the partner.
The loss of libido may also have a biological cause, as depression is often associated with hormonal changes.
Insomnia and tiredness
Many people who suffer from depression report sleep disorders. Some sleep too long due to constant fatigue, while others can't sleep or wake up in the middle of the night.
In severe depression, a person can wake up early (around 4 am), but cannot go back to sleep.
Various pains
Depression can increase your susceptibility to pain. This can result in unexpected pain that does not go away even with appropriate treatment.
A person may complain of back pain, muscle pain, stomach pain, or headaches. At the same time, pain is a purely psychological phenomenon.
Poor memory and difficulty concentrating
When you're depressed, your memory becomes too generalized and it's hard to remember details.
Depression makes it difficult to concentrate and make a decision. You can see that it is difficult for a person to think clearly.
Hesitation
When you're depressed, you want to be sure before you make a decision, but it's hard to trust your sixth sense.
More often than not, we use our intuition to make certain types of decisions, namely those that matter to us.
For example, when someone makes you an offer, you begin to weigh many factors, but the most important thing is what your sixth sense tells you.
When you're depressed, it can be very difficult to make important decisions. Plus, you feel less interested because it seems like it's going to fail.
If you find yourself or your loved ones showing signs of depression, you may want to see a specialist for help.