Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a mood disorder that impacts millions of Americans every year. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration1:Among people diagnosed with ADHD, however, rates of MDD are far higher.
It’s estimated that half of people with ADHD will experience a depressive episode in their lives. Because symptoms of ADHD and depression often overlap, one or the other condition commonly goes undiagnosed.
For this reason, it’s critical to debunk myths and clear up misconceptions about what depression looks like. To that end, here are six unexpected and/or misunderstood signs of depression.The word “depressed” is often used casually to refer to a state of being sad, blue, or down in the dumps.
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