ooze self-confidence on the outside, inside, nothing they do is good enough.
They may even relive their mistakes over and over, preventing them from moving forward. One therapy technique that may help here is called “externalizing.” Often used in “narrative therapy,” individuals will learn to separate problems from self, seeing them as two different entities rather than character flaws.
4. You’ve given up.
On your appearance, that is. According to a 2014 survey of more than 10,000 people, 61 percent of participants with poor oral health reported they were suffering from depression. The more dental issues they had, the more severe the depression was.
Maybe you’ve stopped combing your hair, doing your make-up, or wearing the same pair of jeans all week. Chances are your disinterest in your personal appearance is telling on you. Seek treatment sooner rather than later.
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5. You’ve had one too many drinks…often.
Research tells us that nearly one-third of people with depression also have an alcohol problem. While having one cocktail can take the edge off a long day at the office, a second or third can intensify negative emotions like anger and anxiety, both and signs of depression.
It’s important to note that you don’t have to be a raging alcoholic to experience substance abuse. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the healthy limit is one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men.