If the onset of depression always seems to surprise you, here are seven signs that your mood is headed south.
#1 Impaired Memory
One of the hallmark symptoms of bipolar depression is the presence of cognitive-based symptoms. As such, small impairments in memory—misplacing things, struggling to remember your daily to-do list—may be indicative of a downswing into bipolar depression.
#2 Daily Tasks Sap Energy
Bipolar depression is notorious for its energy-zapping prowess—referred to as “psychomotor impairment.” Be on the lookout for times when daily tasks, such as brushing your teeth or cooking breakfast, feel as if they are becoming overwhelmingly (and uncharacteristically) difficult.
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