Moonlander
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In a situation where a depressed person refused to tell others of their condition, how does an outsider know? What are the signs that can help?
How do you know someone is depressed?
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It can really be a tough one to figure out. Sometimes we mix it up and think it’s about a person being moody all the time. But a depressed person can as well be hiding behind smiles and laugh.
Moonlander
Member
Exactly. Some of them are very good at masking their emotions that you wouldn't know there is something wrong somewhere.
I have experienced it many times to know the real people that are depressed. Most times it is not the people that we even think of at all, and you will just be surprised.
Ryder
Member
If everything about life doesn't interest the person, it's a clear sign or signal the person is suffering from depression. It's what leads some of them to being suicidial.
Lonelypanda
New member
They mostly prefer to stay alone than be in the company of people. They do not say much too.
While this is true to a certain extent, it is not always the case. You will see people all laughing and relating with people most of the time but are are battling with chronic depression.
Moonlander
Member
True, some people are so perfect at masking their feelings outside. They laugh and act all cheerful, only for their depressing side to rear it's head when they are alone.
Sara
Active member
How can I know a depressed person if I wasn't told? They are so good in masking their feelings and emotions. Without them saying so, I won't know.
Shiek
Member
The problem is that there are some people who are very good at hiding their feelings whenever they are depressed. It will be practically impossible for you to find out when those people don't tell you they are depressed as a result, you will never know.
Yes there are people that deliberately show you the opposite of what they are feeling and they are very good at hiding it. The fact that someone is smiling and cheerful does not mean they are not depressed.
Shiek
Member
Exactly! It's why I try as much as possible to look beyond what anyone is making very obvious for me to see and look for what they are truly hiding from me.
Sara
Active member
Are you sure you can be able to see their sadness? Well, I won't doubt you because some people have the gift of knowing when they are been lied to by looking at the person's place thoroughly.