Top 5 Signs You May Be Struggling with Depression

Here are five signs you might be experiencing:

  1. Your energy feels unusually low
    Feeling drained, slowed down, or unusually tired — even after a full night’s sleep — can be a sign of depression, not just getting older.

  2. Every day activities feel harder than usual
    Tasks that used to feel simple — getting dressed, cooking, running errands — suddenly take more effort or feel overwhelming.

  3. Your mood feels flat, heavy, or “numb”
    Depression isn’t always tears. Sometimes it feels like you’re disconnected, going through the motions, or unable to enjoy things you used to look forward to.

  4. You’re withdrawing from people or routines
    You may skip social plans, stop answering calls, or lose interest in hobbies. This isn’t “being antisocial” — it can be a sign of emotional fatigue.

  5. Your thinking feels slower or more negative
    You might find it harder to concentrate, make decisions, or stay optimistic. Persistent self-criticism or hopelessness can be key indicators of depression.

Top 5 Signs You May Be Struggling with Depression

Here are five signs you might be experiencing:

  1. Your energy feels unusually low
    Feeling drained, slowed down, or unusually tired — even after a full night’s sleep — can be a sign of depression, not just getting older.
  2. Every day activities feel harder than usual
    Tasks that used to feel simple — getting dressed, cooking, running errands — suddenly take more effort or feel overwhelming.
  3. Your mood feels flat, heavy, or “numb”
    Depression isn’t always tears. Sometimes it feels like you’re disconnected, going through the motions, or unable to enjoy things you used to look forward to.
  4. You’re withdrawing from people or routines
    You may skip social plans, stop answering calls, or lose interest in hobbies. This isn’t “being antisocial” — it can be a sign of emotional fatigue.
  5. Your thinking feels slower or more negative
    You might find it harder to concentrate, make decisions, or stay optimistic. Persistent self-criticism or hopelessness can be key indicators of depression.
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Depression is more common than many people realize — and it’s absolutely treatable. Noticing these signs is the first step toward feeling like yourself again.

If any of this sounds familiar, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Blue Moon Senior Counseling specializes in helping older adults find relief, rebuild confidence, and feel supported every step of the way by offering:

  • Tele-Therapy Services covered by Medicare
  • Beneficial for both seniors and their caregivers.
  • Medicare beneficiaries don’t need a doctor’s referral.
  • Video and/or Phone sessions

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