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irisblue

(35,409 posts)
6. more from tumblr on depression
Wed Oct 14, 2015, 02:31 PM
Oct 2015

depression symptoms that need to be brought to attention, supported and not demonized:
◾not showering/bathing for days or even weeks. (this has nothing to do with laziness - a main symptom of depression is being unable to be motivated)
◾not engaging in any social actvities
◾staying up and sleeping in till late
◾not being able to eat
◾neglecting self care as a whole
◾spending entire weeks at home, in the same pajamas, in the same bed
◾disregarding help/support (nothing against you. we’re just really fucking down.)

don’t shame us. we’re having a hard time managing being depressed in general

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... shenmue Sep 2015 #1
Don't forget about not vacuuming for months. gvstn Sep 2015 #2
hallway tumbleweeds irisblue Sep 2015 #3
Some days my only salvation is a pack of very assertive dogs and extreme prescription meds. hunter Sep 2015 #4
how're you doing? fizzgig Oct 2015 #5
more from tumblr on depression irisblue Oct 2015 #6
and more irisblue Oct 2015 #7
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