What Are Some Noticeable Behavior Changes in People With Depression and Anxiety?

The following behaviors and characteristics are commonly observed in people with depression.

Decline in motivation

Motivation and concentration decrease, making it difficult to work or study. Additionally, you may become less talkative and your interactions with others decrease. You also lose interest in things that you previously found interesting.

Sleep disorder

Over 80% of people with depression report sleep disorders. Typical cases include early morning awakening, where one wakes up early in the morning, and middle-of-the-night awakening, where one wakes up in the middle of the night. On the other hand, there are also plenty of cases where people are sleeping much more than usual.

Changes in eating habits

Some people experience a decrease in appetite that leads to unintentional weight loss. At the same time, some people experience overeating and unintentional weight gain.

Suicide attempt

As many as 2/3 of people with depression consider suicide while a sobering 10-15% actually commit suicide.