10 Depression Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #4: Pessimism
Oftentimes, people who are depressed have a hard time seeing the positive aspects of things. In its serious form, this can become pessimism – an inherent perspective in which someone sees the negative side of things before they consider the positive.
This can spiral out of control quickly and can make it difficult for a person with depression to seek treatment. Instead of having an optimistic attitude (like thinking that a therapist or doctor might help them) they are more likely to believe that getting treatment won’t help at all, thus lowering their chances of having a positive experience.
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