An Australian student doctor has revealed the ‘secret’ signs of depression you might not know about, including leaving the TV on at night and lashing out at friends.
Zachery Dereniowski, 27, is a Canadian motivational speaker and medical student at the University of Sydney, and he specialises in mental health and making educational TikTok videos around the subject.
In two of his latest clips, Zachery revealed the things you might not know that are a sign of depression – and how you can help someone who is struggling.
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A student doctor revealed the ‘secret’ signs of depression you might not know about, including leaving the TV on at night and lashing out at friends (Zachery Dereniowski pictured)
‘Things you might not know that are a symptom of depression include breaking down over things that are “small” because you feel like your life is falling apart,’ Zachery (pictured) said
‘Things you might not know that are a symptom of depression include breaking down over things that are “small” because you feel like your life is falling apart,’ Zachery posted.
The student doctor also highlighted if you’re someone who feels like you’re ‘faking it’, you could be struggling – as what people see is so different from what you feel.
‘If you struggle to sleep without the TV on, you could be depressed,’ Zachery said.
He explained that this is because total silence leaves you alone with ‘intrusive negative thoughts’ and so you need distraction.
In his second clip, Zachery said other ‘secret’ symptoms of depression include ‘withdrawing’ or pulling away from people socially.
‘Having no energy or being exhausted constantly is another warning sign,’ Zachery said.
‘If you lash out at others and become easily irritable and angry with friends and yourself, you might have depression,’ Zachery said.
‘Although mental health is universal, it’s different for everyone.
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‘Please be patient.’
He concluded: ‘You matter most.’
In his second clip, Zachery said other ‘secret’ symptoms of depression include ‘withdrawing’ or pulling away from people socially or needing to sleep with the TV on (his clip pictured)
Hundreds of thousands who saw the student doctor’s clips were impressed with them, and said he highlighted points they identify with.
‘This has definitely been me for the past couple of months,’ one commenter posted.
‘I always thought what I had was nothing, but thank you so much for sharing this,’ another added.
A third posted: ‘Omg, I totally understand my feelings now. Thank you.’
Zach (pictured) shared the five signs someone is struggling, including if they say they are ‘tired’ the whole time
Just last week, Zachery revealed what he wishes people knew about anxiety, and the things you shouldn’t say to someone struggling.
The first thing Zachery said he wishes people knew is that ‘anxiety is not something we can choose to turn on and off’.
He said that people without anxiety should also try to remember that when people with anxiety have to cancel plans with you, it’s not just you that they are frustrating – but themselves too.
‘People don’t want to be cancelling plans, but sometimes they have to,’ Zachery said.
Zach added that anxiety can impact people’s sleep, appetite, motivation and mood – so you shouldn’t just assume that they are fine if one or more of these areas are struggling.
‘Anxiety is not “just worrying”,’ the 27-year-old student doctor added.
‘And being told to relax doesn’t generally help anyone.’
To find out more about Zachary Dereniowski, please visit his profile here.
Source: Daily Mail
