“What’s the #1 symptom of depression?”, screamed an Instagram reel thumbnail.
Now of course I had to click on it, clickbait as awesome as it was.
The lady being interviewed put it well.
She said the #1 symptom of depression, is rumination.
Rumination?
Yes, constantly thinking about one’s own problems, and constantly talking about one’s own problems. That’s rumination, and certainly sounds like the symptom of depression.
What’s the solution?
Problems will always be there. But the trick is to focus on other things. Have a routine, get some exercise, some sunshine, some hobbies, some friends and so on!