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8. Difficulty Engaging in Conversation
Isolation is depression’s best friend: when you feel helpless, gloomy, anxious and tired, social interaction is the last thing on your mind. However, there are some subtle signs that you might notice in conversation well before you feel the need to cut yourself off from your social circle.
Having to muster the energy to carry on a simple back-and-forth chat is a red flag. You might notice that you voice has become monotone, since you can’t seem to inject any emotion into your dialogue. It’s common for some depressed people to lose their thoughts and blank on certain words, while others begin to speak in rapid, incomprehensible sentences. The bottom line is that any noticeable changes in conversation can point to a bigger issue.
Resources
Elements Behavioural Health (Irritable Depression: When Sadness Feels Like Anger)Everyday Health (COPD and Depression)Everyday Health (10 Depression Symptoms to Watch For)Drugs.com (Top 9 Symptoms of Depression to Watch For)
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