⏩ First inform yourself, then supplement: You are welcome to take a look at my guides https://bit.ly/RatgeberHowTo ✅ ❎ 100% independent ❎ 100% study-based ❎ 100% medically correct #depression #depressed #badmood Am I just going through a bad phase or am I depressed? If you are in a bad mood every now and then, perhaps even have had negative thoughts about your life and your being over a somewhat longer period of time, then you have certainly had this thought before: I am depressed, I am depressed. Which in Germany is a whopping 5-5.5 million people. Nevertheless: Since depression is often still a taboo subject and there is a lack of education, it is not uncommon for the many signs of depression to not be recognized as such at all. Yet around one in five people in Germany experiences a depressive phase or depression at least once. Particularly in the early stages, this can be noticeable through seemingly non-specific symptoms that are quickly misinterpreted or underestimated. Why is it so important to recognize depression as early as possible? Signs such as tiredness and lack of motivation are often quickly dismissed or kept secret by those affected out of shame. Early recognition can shorten the duration of the illness, simplify treatment. What are the signs of depression? Depression or bad mood? But not everyone who experiences symptoms of depression is actually depressed. They must appear over a minimum period of two weeks. So if you can't get out of bed on a rainy day, feel depressed after an upsetting event, or lack energy after a busy week at work, that doesn't mean you're depressed. When you suffer a hard blow of fate, such as the loss of a loved one, a grieving phase is actually important in order to be able to process what has happened. However, if these periods become increasingly longer episodes, it is possible that they have crossed the line into a depressive mood. In addition to the time factor, self-perception plays an important role in the question: depression, yes or no? If you increasingly doubt yourself and are plagued by feelings of guilt, this indicates depression. Precisely because the transition can be fluid, it is important for you to recognize even mild symptoms of depression in order to be able to counteract it early. Although depression is a mental illness, its effects are not only mental, but also physical. That's why I'm listing 5 signs: Signs of depression no. 1: Lack of motivation Signs of depression no. 2: Diffuse pain Signs of depression no. 3: Sleep disorders Signs of depression no. 4: Listlessness Signs of depression no. 5: Feelings of anxiety and guilt What should I do if I suspect depression? In the video, I'll list 5 tips. Tip #1: Listen to your gut feeling! Tip #2: Talk about your problems! Tip #3: Seek medical support! Tip #4: Prevent depression or a relapse! Tip #5: Exercise, sun and fresh air Cited study: https://www.karger.com/Article/Abstra... ▬ About this channel ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ With “Video Visit Dr. Weigl” you have found the current and medical-scientific channel that describes topics related to pain, #medicine and #health in an understandable way but based on facts, guidelines and studies. ▬ Even more videos ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Antidepressants and the rebound effect: https://bit.ly/Antidepressiva_Video Serotonin syndrome as a result of antidepressants (SSRI): https://bit.ly/Serotonin-Syndrom_Video Does St. John's wort help with depression?: https://bit.ly/Johanniskraut_Video Delirium - typical causes and symptoms of delirious patients: https://bit.ly/Delir_Video Fat burners from the refrigerator: https://bit.ly/Fatburner_Video ▬ Social Media ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ►Facebook: https://bit.ly/facebook_DrWeigl ►Website: https://doktorweigl.de ►Twitter: https://bit.ly/Twitter_DrWeigl ►Instagram: / doktorweigl ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Legal notice / disclaimer: The videos are for your information only and never replace personal advice, examination or diagnosis by a licensed, qualified specialist. In particular, when it comes to medication, you should consult your doctor and read the package insert. The content provided cannot and must not be used to make independent diagnoses. Liability excluded. Facebook & Instagram icon: Icon made by freepik from www.flaticon.com Twitter icon: Icon made by Pixel perfect from www.flaticon.com Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com