8 Oddly Specific Symptoms of Depression

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The traditional clinical symptoms of depression often don't cover the full spectrum of what it feels like to experience depression or depressive episodes on a daily basis. Today I'm diving into 8 specific symptoms of depression you won't find in the official overview - but I think they are illuminating, validating, and helpful. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCogWI9kVVvmRRPzzQBrOwzg/join Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly. https://bit.ly/SelfHopePsychology Sleep better, without pills (partner I believe in): https://bit.ly/SleepResetMethod My book: For When Everything is Burning https://bit.ly/forwheneverythingisburning Mood Bloom games for depression and anxiety (I have partnered with this brand): iOS https://apps.apple.com/il/app/mood-bloom-therapeutic-game/id6449717065?mt=8 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hedonia.bloom.mood&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1 Connect with me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.scott.eilers Therapy with me (Iowa residents only) http://www.northstarpsychcenter.com/ Work with me (Non-Iowa residents) http://www.drscotteilers.com/ Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client. But I do care. 00:00 Escapism and Fantasy Worlds 01:11 Soul-Deep Tiredness 03:25 Muted Colors 05:37 Angry Perfectionism 07:56 Achievement Anesthesia 12:53 Normal People Look Like Superheroes 14:58 Chronic Sense of Displacement 17:09 Addiction to Emotion-Creating Activities