Depression and thoughts
In this section, we look at what people think. One of the most common phrases is "If only…"
"If only she had not left me", "If only we hadn't moved here", "If only I was not so tired"
As with anxiety, depression is all about feeling overwhelmed by the world. You feel vulnerable. You feel trapped. You withdraw from life as a way to protect yourself. You may feel sad and tearful. You may just feel numb. You may feel that you can't get in touch with normal feelings. You may feel cut-off from the rest of the world. You may feel cut off from your real self.
All of us get down in the mouth from time to time. All of us feel sad and feel we don't have enough get up and go. That is normal. The problem with depression is when it is there more days than not or even every single day for a long time. It is a problem when you can't shift it no matter how hard you try.
As with anxiety, the way you think when you are depressed is not just a result of depression but a major reason for it staying alive. This website will help you learn ways to think your way out of it.
Depression thoughts symptom list
| Low self-esteem | Feel flat |
| Feel bad about the world | Loss of pleasure |
| Feel the future is black | Fear of being rejected |
| Loss of self-confidence | Loss of interest |
| Feel life is a struggle | Feel guilt keenly |
| Sadness | Lack of satisfaction |
| Irritation | Mind going blank |
| Not able to assert yourself | Loss of interest in sex |
| Afraid to face the day | Easily confused |
| Poor concentration | Feel worthless |
| Can't be bothered a lot | Feel hopeless |
| Thoughts of death or suicide | Self-hatred |
| Loss of sense of humour | Brooding |
| Forgetful | Self-criticism |
| Feel your life is pointless | Feel that no-one understands you |
Are there any other depressed thoughts you get that are not on this list?
