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Depression is more than just feeling sad. Here’s how I’m recognizing other symptoms.

I’m realizing ‘quirky’ aspects of my personality may be related to my illness

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February 28, 2021 at 10:12 a.m. EST

The process of untangling yourself from depression can be complex in ways you may not expect. You begin to notice symptoms beyond just being sad. And as you start to listen to yourself more closely, it’s hard not to ask yourself the question: Where does depression end, and I begin?