Youve finally started to climb out of the darkness, though: things are finally seeming more stable.
You are finally starting to climb out of this most recent depressive episode.
Maybe your small stretches of the truth that you were busy actually fooled your friends.
Jenny Woods
Your sleep patterns are different than normal.
Unfortunately, even now that you are starting to feel better, it still takes a while to synchronize.
(Although they might question why you are suddenly posting on Instagram at 1:00am…)
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Youve suddenly become very sentimental.
You might even be overly physically affectionate, giving even more hugs and asking for cuddles at random times.
You find yourself getting easily overwhelmed or emotional.
Nobody sees this but you.
Your appetite is all over the place.
You get excited at the look of a meal, then take a bite and decide you cant finish.
You start spamming social media with motivational shit.
You avoid being alone.
Being alone tends to always be dangerous for you, especially as you recover from a depressive episode.
You listen to music constantly.
One of the best ways to regulate and attempt to control emotions is through music.
You were told to use music to help you stay mindful, to stay energized, to stay active.
You buy something new, even if you dont really need it.
Retail therapy is real, and you take full advantage.
Everyone else just thinks you are wanting to feel sexy and they dont suspect a thing.
You look for something to get into.
This means trying to stay busy.
Depression can hit anyone at any time.
While there can be some typical symptoms, the way that depression looks on everyone can be very different.
This means that the behavioral signs of recovery can also vary greatly.
