{"id":2364,"date":"2018-07-18T14:33:16","date_gmt":"2018-07-18T14:33:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/svmarriagecoun.wpengine.com\/?p=2364"},"modified":"2018-07-20T14:37:14","modified_gmt":"2018-07-20T14:37:14","slug":"feelings-and-depression-things-you-feel-when-depressed-apart-from-sadness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-staginglink3.com\/aziza-client-site\/feelings-and-depression-things-you-feel-when-depressed-apart-from-sadness\/","title":{"rendered":"Feelings and Depression: Things You Feel When Depressed Apart from Sadness"},"content":{"rendered":"

Despite all the work being done today in the area of mental health as well as awareness regarding the same, many people still harbor some massive misconceptions. One particular mental health concern that has for the longest time been misunderstood and mistaken for undesirable behavior broadly speaking is depression.<\/p>\n

A statistical report<\/a> states an excess of 20% of the US population has been diagnosed with depression. Let\u2019s make note of one thing here. This states the number of people \u2018diagnosed\u2019. The percentage actually suffering is likely greater. There are probably many out there who could use therapy for depression but probably aren\u2019t aware they suffer from it.<\/p>\n

Understanding Depression<\/h2>\n

Understanding depression and how it works is important both for individuals suffering as well as those who share space with them in whatever capacity. We\u2019re going to elaborate on what depression looks like besides sadness to help those suffering as well as those not, better understand what it\u2019s about.<\/p>\n

Things You Feel when Depressed<\/h2>\n

Depression can be tricky business. To the outsider it could look like erratic behavior, being over dramatic, an inability to follow instructions or meet deadlines and even being few. This is just to name a few things. To the person suffering however, it is quite another story. Below is a little on what depression feels like.<\/p>\n

Overwhelming<\/h3>\n

Depression feels like you just can\u2019t cope. Like your life is just not going your way and there really isn\u2019t a thing you can do to improve the situation. Though this might not be the reality, the feeling of being overwhelmed is very real.<\/p>\n

Anger<\/h3>\n

When depressed, anger is a very common emotion that goes hand in hand. This is particularly so for men. You can feel anger towards yourself, others, a situation or believe it or not, even a fictional character on a show you\u2019re watching! Bouts of anger are not uncommon when you suffer from depression.<\/p>\n

Exhaustion<\/h3>\n

Many people struggling with depression are mistaken by others for being lazy and unmotivated. This is actually because when you\u2019re struggling to stay afloat with something like depression, it takes energy. This often leaves those suffering feeling spent, mentally and hence physically tired and as a result, unwilling to do even the things they might themselves want to.<\/p>\n

Numbness<\/h3>\n

Numbness is total disconnect. That\u2019s just it and its one of those things that is hard to explain unless you\u2019ve been there. Depressed people often feel numb. It\u2019s like you\u2019ve been feeling so many unpleasant feelings that suddenly you just snap and feel nothing for a while.<\/p>\n

Guilt and Worthlessness<\/h3>\n

One of the worst things about depression is the way it destroys you from the inside out. People suffering from depression often withdraw because they just don\u2019t feel good enough. Even if the reality is the opposite, when depressed there are times when you feel like you\u2019re not worth anyone\u2019s time or attention and will probably ruin things wherever you go.<\/p>\n

Exaggerated Emotions<\/h3>\n

You can even be hypersensitive when you\u2019re depressed. Situations and occurrences that might not shake other people may unhinge those suffering from depression. When suffering from depression you can also feel overly sentimental, get easily offended, disheartened and discouraged. Basically, the intensity with which you feel the most normal things becomes exaggerated.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h3>\n

To those who do not suffer from depression, reading this blog will inform and enlighten but it under no circumstances makes you an authority on the subject. Even professional therapists who work withdepression<\/a> but do not struggle with it understand that the person suffering is the only one who really knows what it feels like.<\/p>\n

This is not to say however that you cannot be of assistance. Be available and empathic. For those who do suffer from depression, anxiety or anything else of a psycho-emotional nature, therapy does help and if you\u2019re in Palo Alto, we\u2019re available to support you<\/a>. Therapy can be an effective tool in helping ground you in the reality of what is as opposed to you losing yourself in your own perception of what may be.<\/p>\n

Azizeh E. Rezaiyan<\/a> is a therapist with over two decades of experience with individuals and couples alike. Possessing a Master\u2019s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, among other qualifications. Her areas of specialty include marriage counseling, sex therapy and therapy for male depression to name a few.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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