Are Depressed Eyes Really Different? Depressed Patients' Characteristics and Self-Tests

Depressed eyes, is there really something different?

 

Lately, I've been thinking that one of my friends has changed a bit.
In the past, your eyes really sparkled.

But these days, you look kind of absent-minded and weak.

That friend had been diagnosed with depression before,
I wondered if there really was such a thing as a 'depressive look in the eyes'.

The look in his eyes is just... powerless, and he feels like he's lost the will to live? ㅠㅠ

 

Actually, it could just be because I'm tired,
For some reason, those eyes are appealing to me.
He doesn't laugh out loud at jokes like he used to,
It also seems like expression of emotions has decreased.

 

 

Depressed eyes, is there really something there?

 

I looked it up on the internet
They say that the eyes of people suffering from depression actually look different.

It used to be full of energy, but now it's
Feeling empty and unfocused?

 

Even when I'm alone, I always seem to be looking into the distance
Sometimes it seems like you can't concentrate when you're talking.

It's just a look of 'lethargy'.

 

Are all depression patients like this?

 

Not only his eyes but also his actions have changed.
I used to be very active and energetic,
These days, I cancel appointments more often and talk less.

 

When I looked into the characteristics of patients with depression,

- I lost my motivation
- I feel tired often
- Decreased expression of emotions
- Losing interest

They say there are many symptoms like this.

That's exactly what I saw from that friend.

That's why I'm more worried.

 

 

What are the symptoms of severe depression?

 

Just in case
I also searched for 'severe depression symptoms'...
It was really scary.

 

- Not being able to sleep at all or sleeping too much
- Not eating or overeating
- They say that in some cases, thoughts of self-harm or suicide occur.

 

I don't think it's to that extent,
Could it be that you are having a hard time and cannot express it?
I'm so nervous about that thought.

 

Can you take a depression test?

 

I was curious too, so I took a depression test as well.
There is a simple self-diagnosis called the PHQ-9.

👉 Depression Test (PHQ-9)

How often have you felt depressed in the past two weeks?
It's about checking if you're sleeping well, eating well, etc.

 

I'd like to recommend this test to that friend, too.
I'm worried that I might have offended you for no reason.

 

 

What can I do for you?

 

I'm really worried
I don't know how to approach you.

I'm also careful about saying "cheer up."
Because that might be more burdensome.

 

Just “How are you doing these days?”
“If you have any difficulties, you can tell me.”
Is it right to even bring up this topic?

 

I don't think the expression "depressed look in the eyes" was created for nothing.
The emotions contained in those eyes
I hope I didn't pass it over too carelessly.

 

Thank you for reading the long text... 🥲