Can I be depressed and not know it?

Yes. Sometimes it helps to go to a professional to make sure, but it is also important to assess your emotions every now and then.

Of course, it happens to many, and they don't recognize key features that could help in catching it early in it's clinical course, early enough that it doesn't have to turn into a full blown debilitating major episode. Changes in sleep pattern and gradual loss of interest in things that were previously pleasurable can often be misinterpreted as just being stressed or burnt out. Symptoms like these should be checked out by the doctor, especially if they are affecting career and personal life.

I knew I had depression straight away. My pet died when I was in 8th grade, and after a week I knew something was wrong with me. I told my friends what happened and they didn't seem to care about how I was feeling, so I pushed it aside. My grades began to drop dramatically, but I felt like... I didn't care about anything anymore. When I'm at school, I had this mask on in front of my friends showing that was a really happy, go lucky person... but when I got home, I was like an emotionless robot. Nothing seemed to faze me and I didn't care what my parents say to me. My mom started crying at one point and I just watched her cry, nothing in me reacted and I just had no feelings left. So, some people can be depressed and not know about it, or some just get it instantly. We're all human beings, but we're not all the same. Sometimes things click and sometimes they don't. Everyone has a different reaction to things, like an example of me, some guy comments on my looks and I tend to be slow and quickly get confused. Only after some friends explain to me what happened, I realized why the guy liked my clothes. But some people just don't know they have it. I think it can be invisible, but I personally think that most people may notice it and just can't accept the fact that they could be depressed and forget about it. So it can be invisible or it can't be if you know it's there or not.

Yes it is possible to be depressed and not realize or mistake the symptoms for something else. For instance a person may feel worthless or have symptoms of low self esteem and not relate it to depression, or feel tired and/or despondant and think they have a physical condition other than being depressed.

Yes! Often times depression hides itself in various other manifestations, such as inability to focus, messiness, overeating, hyperactivity, etc.

Very possible, especially in lesser cases of it, but it would also confirm the diagnosis, considering how "hidden" it is, that it is not severe, if you refer to a general collection of cases as evidence.

1. Well do you have like Intense Sadness that just wont like fade away? Like the difference between sadness and depression is that one is temporary while the other lingers. While people can typically get over whatever has caused them to feel sad, depression clamps down and does not let go that easily. 2. Do you have a lost intrest in life or activities that you once enjoyed? also like even if you're not feeling sad, you could still be depressed. Feeling apathetic, numb or empty are also symptoms. They lead to no longer having any interest in doing things you once enjoyed. 3. Do you get angry really fast and really wanna fight a person that annoys you completely? If you find yourself involved in more arguments, especially ones that tend to escalate quickly, chances are you're struggling with unresolved anger, which has led to depression. 4. (last one) Would you like rather be alone and not be with friends or with anyone?? some people with this mental condition have no desire to be around others. They shut down and shut others out, which in fact only makes it worse. suggestions that may help pull you out of depression if you are experiencing it: --Seek a professional or someone close you can confide in --Stay connected to the outside world, especially your family and friends --Avoid alcohol or any other drug substance not prescribed to you --Socialize with people who provide a positive influence in your life --Help out others or volunteer somewhere to get the focus off of you --Join a support group

Yes you can, because depression makes you feel hopeless. Also, can suffer from something like dysthymia, where you suffer from chronic low level depression. If you have never seen the light, or cannot remember feeling happy you may not realize that there is something outside of your depression.

Yes. Many people are oblivious to their own sadness and grief. This makes it difficult for them to seek help.

Often depression is brought on by certain situations, or other circumstances. It is unlikely to be depressed and not know it, as depression can drag one down to sleeplessness, feeling lonely, distraught and desperate. However some people can feel it in waves, coming and going, though it is always there, there is momentary distraction that allows someone to feel at ease if even for a short while.

Of course. Depression is very sneaky and sometimes you don't realize it's affecting you that much.

Yes you can definitely be depressed and not know about it! Infect, most people who are diagnosed as depressed have been suffering without knowing it. If you are feeling very sad, especially tired, stressed, upset or hopeless then you should definitely speak to a professional for advise and help as soon as possible.

Yes. For a while I just thought that I was stressed, which I was but it was more than that. It took me having a really big breakdown to realize that this was not normal stress and sadness. I sought out help and now I'm doing much better. I hope this encourages people to seek help even if they are unsure if they have depression. Regardless of whether someone has a mental illness or not, everyone can benefit from talking to someone once in a while about their mental health.

Sometimes depression can occur in different ways and Yes! it is possible to be depressed and not understand that i is depression. Depression can make you feel tired, sad and can change the way you operate on a daily basis such as: (1) not enjoying activities, (2) not wanting to eat, or (c) feelings of sadness or feeling "blue"

Absolutely. Most of the time depression sneaks up on us and we do not realize we are depressed until it is pointed out by someone close to us or we come to a breaking point. If you think you are depressed, there is no shame in seeing a doctor. If you're not depressed, they will help you get through whatever it is that is making you feel as if you are!

Yes, it is possible to not know that you are depressed. It is quite common to people that they are not aware of the symptoms and it makes them not realize about the depression.

Possibly... If you tend to hide your feelings you may be depressed without knowing it but at some point you can tell you are

Yes. I think depression is like a dark hole. You can't see out. And sometimes you don't even realize your in it.

As a general rule of thumb if you are not bothered or distressed by a mental issue it is not an issue. Being depressed is a serious mental illness and while it creeping up might not be very obvious, having it is for most people. There are different kinds of depression, such as bipolar personality disorder, major depression or a so called somatic depression, where people ignore their feelings and their body reacts, often with chronic, mostly diffuse, pains and symptoms.

I think sometimes you don't realise that you're depressed, because you think it's normal and everyone is feeling down sometimes. So yes, I think that's possible. If you think you're depressed, you should deffinitely see a doctor.

At first yes, but then you will begin getting feelings, or thoughts, that your normal self wouldn't. That is when you need to seek help.

Yes of course, especially if you show symptoms of it. You may not realize it at the time, and thats okay!

yes sometimes it's possible especially when you're sad from something that is distracting you from realizing that you are depressed

Yea you can! Depression is quite dangerous,if you face loss of concentration,negative thinking, lack in confidence high chances are that you suffering depression

Absolutely. A large portion of the mind is occupied by unconscious thoughts and emotions. You can definitely not realize it.

i would like to answer with another question : can you be happy and not know it?

Many people assume that depression is easily identifiable, manifesting itself as persistent sadness that doesn't lift.As subtle and confusing as signs of depression can sometimes be.Depression is no fashionable affliction. In it is real, insidious, and when in full bloom, debilitating. Yet far too many people are oblivious to their own deep sadness or simply refuse to recognize it.

Yes, when you're unproductive to something you do, and having no interest at all. Then you are possibly experiencing depression.

It's a possibility, but most likely you would be aware. Though sometimes it can be hard to tell. You should talk to someone you trust about it to determine what to do. Just remember to stay strong love!

Yes, sometimes depression creeps in and starts taking over your life. You won't notice it, others around you will. You will stop smiling as often and distancing yourself from your loved ones. Then one day, you will find it very hard to get out of bed in the morning.