11 Critical Signs of Depression You Need to Stop Ignoring

8. Diminished energy

You may have high-functioning depression if you struggle to get out of bed and barely muster enough mental, emotional, and physical energy to handle the day’s challenges.

It can feel like constantly walking against the wind, and leaves you drained and weak by the time you finally fall back into bed. You may also notice that you’re sleeping a lot more, either to compensate for a daily lack of energy, or because you want to avoid thinking about how difficult everything feels.

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