Throughout life, we may experience a number of symptoms of depression; either consecutively or at the same time. These symptoms can include: Not wanting to do everyday activities Changes in appetite or loosing or gaining considerable weight Altered sleep patterns A higher sensitivity to pain where you may not be able to determine the cause Not having as much energy as usual Feelings of bleakness Dislike of self Making hasty decisions resulting in uncontrolled behavior…
When depression drains your energy and confidence, it may seem like hard work to maintain a connection with friends and whanau. It could be that you feel ashamed of being depressed and do not want to place a burden on the ones you love. At times, you may not desire any interaction at all but just to be in a place where there are people around. Often, small interactions with people can help to alleviate…