face of depression?

[pafflou86]

I am new here. I am dealing with depression. I find my face looking so depressed.

Sagging face and dull eyes. Anyone else noticed this?

[jkl5500]

Yes, those are all typical effects of depression on the body. I hope you are under medical treatment for your depression. If not, please see a doctor very soon.

[pafflou86 in reply to jkl5500]

Yes, I am under medical care. I will see my doctor this week.

[Jamie2018]

Yes I have when I had extreme anxiety my face was all hard lines and kinda saggy almost like people look when they are grieving from the lost of a loved one.

[Salsd]

I'm new to this, new to finally understanding how anxiety and depression have been influencing my life more than I realized. My big eyes used to be my best feature but no longer. Of course I'm in my 50s so some aging has to do with it but the tired, sad look I now realize is being tired of feeling sad and anxious.

[JYDZ in reply to Salsd]

I can totally relate. In my late 40’s and aged out of nowhere. Of course looking back the last few years have been hard. My anxiety has increased and seem to be going in and out of a depression. I’m always fatigued and feel burnt out but hoping to find a healthy way to eventually get out of this rut

[iris_r]

Yes, definitely know the look of depression well. It’s compounded by the look of poor self-care due to depression. I’ve had many ups & downs and know in the past as depression diminishes, life returns to my face. I’m looking forward to that again. Hoping for you too. Best wishes.

[Ace4791]

I went through a divorce 5 years ago and one of my pictures came up (in a Facebook feed) from then when I was in the thick of it. I was taken back at how sad I looked then. I was unaware at the time of how I looked to the outside. The good news is that it didn't last for too long. I got some good therapy and a support group. I didn't want to reach out, I wanted to stay in bed but between meds and talking to folks I found my way out. There is hope, keep reaching out.

[kar_ in reply to Ace4791]

I, too, look back on pictures pre-treatment and am shocked at how much my depression and anxiety visibly altered my appearance. My face was consistently swollen, my eyes tired and small. I look like a different person now.

[pafflou86]

I am glad to know I am not the only one.

[Sccccc in reply to pafflou86]

That is good point for be happy. We are not alone.