Depression and mental health: 5 Overlooked signs that go beyond sadness, from brain fog to sleep problems

Depression can show up as brain fog, irritability, sleep disturbances and unexplained physical discomfort. Read on to learn about commonly overlooked signs and the importance of recognising them.

New Delhi: Most people associate depression with weeping, profound sorrow or an inability to get out of bed. While intense sadness can be part of the diagnosis, clinical depression frequently looks completely different in daily life. Because its signs often deviate from popular stereotypes, millions of adults live with the condition for months or years, assuming they are burnt out, ageing or lacking discipline.

Cognitive slowing and brain fog

One of the most frequent yet ignored signs is cognitive slowing, often described as “brain fog”. A person might notice that answering simple emails takes twice as long, organising basic daily tasks feels paralysing or routine decisions........

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