Depression
Discover 11 facts about depression
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How is burnout different from being tired?
Burnout is when your emotional battery hits 0% and won't charge. Rest isn't enough - you need repair.
How do I know if I'm too stressed?
Stress is your body's gas pedal stuck down. Management is learning to find the brake.
Is depression just sadness?
Depression isn't sadness - it's like your brain's WiFi constantly disconnecting. Nothing works right.
Why does depression make everything feel exhausting even after sleeping 12 hours?
Depression triggers inflammation like fighting an infection, depletes neurotransmitters, and disrupts sleep quality - your cells literally produce less energy.
Why does depression make me so exhausted all the time?
Depression triggers inflammation like fighting an infection, depletes neurotransmitters, disrupts sleep quality, and burns energy on rumination - your exhaustion is physically real.
Why does depression make me feel nothing instead of sad?
Depression isn't just sadness - it's emotional anesthesia. Your brain's pleasure circuits shut down (anhedonia), leaving you feeling nothing where feelings should be.
What depression actually feels like beyond sadness
Depression is not just sadness - it's emptiness, exhaustion, mental fog, physical pain, and feeling disconnected from everything you once loved, like living behind frosted glass.
What does high-functioning depression mean?
A hidden form of depression where people appear fine but struggle inside.
What is depression?
A mental health condition marked by persistent sadness and loss of interest.
How is depression different from sadness?
Depression lasts longer and impacts daily function.
How is depression different from sadness?
Depression lasts longer and impacts daily function.