ou’re feeling may be depression — Not laziness

One of the defining characteristics of depression, however, is the lack of that relief.

What makes depression so painful is that the emotional heaviness often remains no matter what a person tries to do. They may go for a walk, eat their favorite food, spend time with loved ones, or sleep for hours, yet still wake up feeling just as emotionally exhausted and weighed down as before.

This is usually expressed in terms of a lack of emotions. Being “sad” does not mean that you feel bad like other people do – you are simply “blank.” That means that you feel no connection with yourself, as if you are watching someone else’s life behind a misty window. This can make it even more annoying when everyone around you thinks that you are lazy because of how you sit around doing nothing. 

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3. You’ve lost interest in almost everything
Think about what it used to be that would make you forget about everything else. Whether it was painting, playing video games, gardening, or getting absorbed in a good book.

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When you’re simply feeling lazy, you will still choose fun activities over your household responsibilities. However, when you’re depressed, you lose the drive to do these activities too. The condition in which you can no longer enjoy activities that once brought you pleasure is called anhedonia.

If you have lost touch with what you love, then your world becomes smaller. You will not answer the phone because you no longer have the strength to pretend that you are “alive.” You will not go to the gym because the effort is simply too much when compared to the reward. This is not procrastination but rather withdrawal from life altogether. A lazy person seeks “fun.” A depressed person realizes it may never come.

4. Everyday tasks start feeling overwhelming
Our mental well-being is often measured by how we handle major life events such as tragedy, changing jobs, or ending a relationship. However, depression often becomes most noticeable in everyday activities.

When you are experiencing depression, even simple tasks can feel overwhelming. Answering a text message can feel as mentally exhausting as writing a thesis paper. Taking a shower requires immense energy and willpower. Even cleaning a single plate may seem impossible.