Does depression make your mind blank?

You may feel forgetful, slowed, or inattentive if you have depression. These cognitive symptoms may be signs of CD, or brain fog, a common symptom of depression.

Why do I have dark thoughts all the time?

The two most common diagnoses associated with intrusive thoughts are anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). They can also be a symptom of depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Bipolar Disorder, or Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Can you really learn to live with depression?

In truth, you’ve made accommodations and limited your life trying to cope with the symptoms. People often think they’ve learned to live with depression — but they’ve really only learned to avoid people, decrease their life and activities, and take an attitude that they have no future or hope.

Why do I feel like there is no reason to be depressed?

You feel like it would be insulting to those who are much worse off than you. You may feel like you have no real reason to be depressed. Because your pride and your identity take a hit. You have to admit vulnerability and allow that you are not the all-conquering superhero you thought you were.

Do you get depressed when you feel pointlessness?

My feeling is that some people can get lost in the pointlessness and then they will get depressed. Others feel the pointlessness, but keep moving through it. All I can offer is my own experience. Let’s say I’m being crushed by Pointlessness.

Is my self-diagnosis of depression correct?

I think your self-diagnosis is correct. You are describing a chronic depression and anxiety disorder. When you mention that you’ve learned to live with it — that’s only partially correct. In truth, you’ve made accommodations and limited your life trying to cope with the symptoms.