The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers

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.

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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

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