The Ten Characteristics of Perfectly Hidden Depression

Depression Ten Characteristics
  • You\'re perfectionistic and have a constant, critical, and shaming inner voice.

  • You demonstrate a heightened or excessive sense of responsibility.

  • You detach from painful emotions by staying in your head and actively shutting them off.

  • You worry and need to control yourself and your environment.

  • You intensely focus on tasks and use your accomplishment to feel valuable.

  • You focus on the well-being of others, but don\'t allow them into your inner world.

  • You discount or dismiss hurt or sorrow and struggle with self-compassion.

  • You may have an accompanying mental health issues, such as an eating disorder, an anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or addiction.

  • You believe strongly in "counting your blessings" as the foundation of well-being.

  • You may enjoy success with a professional structure but struggle with emotional intimacy in relationships.

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