The Depression Project

💚Giving those with depression the support, guidance, and resources they need to get better

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A lesser-known way depression shows up in a relationship: being unable to follow conversation or emotionally connect with what another is saying. This isn't because you "don't care", it's because you're so numb and have such bad brain fog it's like you can't process anything.

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13. They require more downtime / are less outgoing
14. They struggle to make eye contact
15. They're constantly “busy” / express being overwhelmed by things (e.g. work, life events)

If you know someone who shows these signs, check in and make time for a deeper conversation.

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15 Signs You Should Check In On Someone's #MentalHealth - A Thread:

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10. They're disengaged in conversation – especially if the subject is something they’d ordinarily be passionate about
11. They have big fluctuations in appetite (e.g. not eating at all)
12. They appear “on edge” (e.g. eyes darting around the room, they’re not sitting relaxed)

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A new framework for understanding depression - so you don't have to resort to saying "I'm tired"

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Collab with @thatsdax - always be kind to each other 💚

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Someone out there needs to see this...

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