One of the most difficult diagnoses that people suffer from is depression. Depression is like a giant wave that can destroy everything in its path. The word depression is often used outside the context of illness. A person says: “I’m depressed,” and this means that he is now sad, he is disappointed with something, or he is not going through the best moment of his life. Anyone who has actually gone through depression or is now in a depressed state knows that it has nothing to do with short-term sadness or troubles at work. Next, I will talk about the symptoms of depression, its manifestations, and typical phrases and expressions that can be heard from a person suffering from depression. Anhedonia, loss of interest There are no desires, they are blocked, there is not even the ability to desire, interest in what was previously occupied is lost, there is no motivation, there is no desire to enjoy. “I don’t want to do anything, I just want to be in bed and not think. Days pass and everything remains unchanged, I’m like an automaton, like a robot, I do something because it has to be done, but without any desire " Feelings of failure, insecurity, disability This is one of the most characteristic feelings of depression. The person feels worthless, he feels that he will always remain this way and that he will not be able to change anything about his condition. “I feel hopeless, I feel helpless and also misunderstood. I listen to those who tell me that more is needed going out and cheering myself up, I certainly agree with them, but I don't feel able to even get out of bed for many days." Thoughts about death Thoughts about death are often associated with the end of suffering. Thoughts that it is better not to exist than to live like this may appear in the head of a person suffering from depression. It is important to distinguish between active and passive thoughts. "When I open my eyes in the morning, this is the moment when the idea of ​​not living seems to me the best way out. I fantasize about not living, not crying... I feel this emptiness and loneliness so huge. Dying is like rest, like go to bed and not wake up again. Then I think about what will happen to those who surround me and who love me, and thoughts of death recede." Unbearable level of suffering Suffering reaches a high level. A person experiences discomfort, emptiness, mental pain, which is often difficult to describe. “I feel constant pain in my body, in my head, in my heart. I see no meaning in my life, only contact with pain. I cry a lot. Tears only slightly reduce the pain inside. I feel like I'm broken into a thousand pieces and I won't be able to put the pieces back together." Self-Criticism It puts people in an endless vicious circle because the more they think about their condition, the more they feel like they can't cope. with him, and the more their sense of helplessness increases. And this is a vicious circle, it is endless. It is necessary to discover this sequence and find a way to change it. “I should have been better, I should have been healthy. I should have gone outside more, I should have called friends that I have been avoiding for a long time. It is not normal that I have not changed anything and haven’t done it in these six months, I need to change, start small, do exercises, go outside..” Along with these demands on myself, there is an all-or-nothing mindset, life looks black or white.” If I'm going to do something, I have to do it 100%, if I can't do it right away and perfectly, then I won't do anything." This is called dichotomous thinking, to eliminate it from your life, you need to include other intermediate thoughts . Auto-aggression This is usually one of the most destructive manifestations of depression. "I'm a failure, I'm abnormal, I don't deserve that no one loves me, I'm useless, I'm not worth it, no matter what I do, it won't do any good, I'll never get out of this, I'm stupid.." Routine disturbance (sleep and