All language subtitles for [English] 6 Signs Someone Is Secretly Feeling Down [DownSub.com]

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Is there someone around you

who has been acting strange lately?

Perhaps they've been
more quiet than usual,

or maybe they've been
lashing out at everyone

who hangs out with them?

Well, one reason that may
be affecting their behavior

could be that they're feeling down,

but don't want to or have trouble

with expressing their sadness.

So if you're worried about
your friend or loved one,

here are six signs that they
may be secretly feeling down.

Number one, they often
put themselves down.

Everyone experiences self-doubt sometimes,

whether it's shying away
from social interactions,

refusing to take on an important role,

or feeling a general lack of confidence.

People may put themselves down

as a form of defense mechanism,

so if you see someone
being really critical

and harsh on themselves
on a regular basis,

you may want to check in on them

and ask how their day,
week, or month has been.

Perhaps there's a distinct reason

behind their self-depreciation,

one which they have been waiting to share.

Number two, they're often moody.

Does your friend lash
out at you for no reason?

Sometimes people may
become irrationally upset

at trivial matters because they feel down.

Although it's easier said than done,

try not to take it personally

and understand the true
cause of their emotions.

Conversations that start with

"can you tell me how
you're feeling lately?"

or "please let me know
if something's wrong"

may help invite those you care about

to open up about their hidden issues.

Even if they start venting at you,

just by speaking out their thoughts,

they're likely to move on

from their negative emotions faster.

Number three, they lose interest easily.

Do you know someone

who's always nonchalant about everything?

Losing and gaining
inspiration is a natural part

of human behavior

and some may feel more confident

on certain days more than others.

However, if you notice someone
canceling all their plans

or refusing to try anything new

and they tend to just display

an unusual amount of carelessness,

they may have given up
the act of seeking joy

and passion in life.

This may be because they're
trying to suppress their sadness

or are spending most of their time

trying to combat their own
negative thoughts and emotions.

Number four, they stay quiet.

Have you noticed you're usually-talkative

and open friend behaving
very quietly lately?

This change in how they act may be a sign

that they're secretly feeling down.

Their behavior to not speak
may be because they're trying

to keep their brewing
issues within themselves.

After all, staying quiet can be seen

as a natural defense mechanism

for those who are experiencing
sadness or even depression.

Again, if there are severe
symptoms up the ladder,

please seek a health
professional immediately.

Number five, they're constantly anxious.

While sadness doesn't
necessarily cause anxiety,

the two emotions do often relate.

Some of the signs of anxiety
to look for are restlessness,

fast breathing, heavy sweating,
and constant trembling.

There might be something
that they truly fear,

which can lead to other negative emotions

and cause them to become really upset.

In these cases, it's good to let them know

that you care about their wellbeing

and will be there to listen.

With your support,

it's more likely that they'll
feel comfortable with you

to open up about some of the
issues that they may be facing.

And number six, they lack sleep.

Have you ever gone to bed,

only to be bombarded with a
stream of intrusive thoughts

that keep you awake?

Unwanted troubling thoughts often occur

after experiencing traumatic events

or even a stressful day.

When your mind learns that
you're in a safe place,

those intrusive thoughts
tend to resurface.

Therefore people who
are secretly feeling sad

may experience a lot of
restlessness and inconsistent sleep.

You might want to check in
on your coworker or friend

if you hear them talking

about having constant problems
getting a good night's rest.

So do you know someone who
shows any of these signs

that we've mentioned?

If you know someone

who displays all of the
above symptoms and more,

it may be wise to consult
a mental health specialist,

such as a therapist or a psychologist,

to check if they're depressed.

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