10 Lesser-Known Signs Of Depression

Music impacts you differently

Sad tunes make you cry, and happy music bores you. Or you no longer like music, even though you used to.

You’re less generous

You used to help others or gave to charity. You no longer care about charity or spending time with friends and family.

You wake up unrefreshed

Even after 12 hours of sleep, you're not energized. You can also take a lovely afternoon snooze and wake up feeling like a truck hit you.

You're less amused

Last time you laughed until you cried? You no longer find a movie funny and don't recall why.

You're cranky

This and fury are depression diagnosis criteria, but few people know about them. If everything your spouse does frustrates you, work is full of jerks, and your kids are pampered and ungrateful, this may be a warning sign.

Food alters your connection

Nothing tastes good anymore for many. Others fantasize about eating, their only bright spot. Atypical depression usually affects the latter extreme.

Body aches

Your back, joints, neck, head, or stomach suffers constantly. You're always sick. When you get a cold or the flu, you're almost relieved because now you know why you're usually sick.

You're uncreative

Some people are creative with crafts, cooking, humor, or planning surprise family day trips. Your creative juices seem to have dried up, and you can't comprehend how you used to be inspired.

No romance

Women with young children, who have decreased sex drives, are used to feeling less stimulated. Unlike this. When you loved romance, you now don't see the point.

Your kids aren’t cute anymore

Objectively, yes. However, they don't resonate. You may be a new mom who just feels annoyance or anxiety over your baby.