According to the American Psychological Association, a markedly diminished interest or pleasure in activities is one of the hallmarks of a depressive episode. If you’ve found that your laziness has made you lose motivation and interest in everything— including school and work—then that’s a sure sign that something is seriously wrong with your mental health. With depression, you tend to lose interest in your hobbies and emotionally withdraw from those around you. You prefer to stay at home and lie in bed doing nothing most of the day because you just can’t find the motivation to care about much anymore.
Number Four: You Can’t Function Like You Used To
Do you feel that your laziness is getting out of hand? Has it become too much for you to manage? Is it interfering with your work, school, or personal life? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you may be dealing with depression. In diagnosing depression, psychologists tend to look at the four Ds of abnormality: deviance, distress, danger, and dysfunction. If your laziness is making you dysfunctional, significantly interfering with your everyday tasks, and feels like a constant hurdle in your life, then it may be time to see a mental health care professional.
Number Five: Your Laziness Isn’t Triggered by Anything
Oftentimes, laziness manifests as procrastination and may be brought on by various reasons. Some believe a sense of laziness reflects a lack of self-esteem, while others argue it’s due to a lack of positive recognition from others. It could also stem from a lack of discipline, self-control, and interest. But what about depression? What brings it about? The truth is, psychologists don’t really know. However, one thing we do know for sure is that it isn’t usually triggered by just one particular thing. There isn’t always a clear reason for why depression might develop. So if you find yourself feeling down, disheartened, and unenergetic all of a sudden, depression may be the reason why.
Number Six: Your Laziness Isn’t a Choice
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