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 SoulDeep 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 EmotionCreating Activities