Depression has become quite common these days. Not only adults but children are also becoming its victims. Some symptoms of depression are very common by looking at which the mental condition of the child can be detected to a great extent. Today we will talk about these.
Everyone is aware of the extent to which competition is involved in everything today. This is the reason why mental illnesses like depression and anxiety have become very common in today’s times. The worrying thing is that even small children are not untouched by this today. After all, the burden of competition has been put on them at a young age. Knowingly or unknowingly, the race to always come first, the pressure to always study instead of playing, the pressure of admission in a good course and a lot of pressure is put on the children. In such a situation, it is possible that they too may reach a state of depression due to excessive stress. Many times parents are unable to understand this mental state of their children, due to which they may have a lot of problems later. When depression occurs in children, its symptoms start appearing clearly in small forms. Today we will talk about them.
The child has started liking to stay alone
Some children have a nature to stay alone but if your child suddenly starts liking staying alone, then you definitely need to talk to him. If he suddenly does not like sitting among people, he even starts keeping distance from his parents, stays quiet most of the time alone and looks sad all the time; then you need to be careful. It is possible that your child is stressed about something. In such a situation, talk to him and also take the advice of the right doctor if needed.
Show irritation over small things
It is often normal for children to become irritable or angry over trivial matters, but if it suddenly increases a lot then parents need to pay attention. If your child starts getting angry over small things, starts getting irritated over small things, starts crying over small things or starts throwing things, then you need to be alert because these can be symptoms of depression in the child. In such a situation, when the child starts getting angry more than necessary, then instead of getting angry with him or getting angry at him, try to understand his state of mind. Try to understand his feelings with love.
Suddenly reduce the amount of food
If your child’s diet suddenly starts decreasing, then you need to be careful. Sometimes it is normal to not feel hungry or to eat less by being fussy, but if your child is continuously eating less for a long time, then you need to pay attention. Observe the child while he is eating. You will know a lot from his expressions. In such a situation, spend more time with him, take him out and try to understand what is going on inside him.
Sleeping less or more
Children often throw tantrums regarding sleep. Sometimes they don’t want to sleep and sometimes they don’t like to get up. But if your child’s sleep routine has suddenly changed a lot, then you need to pay attention. Sleeping too little or too much, both can be symptoms of depression. If your child is sleeping more than necessary or he keeps feeling sleepy all the time. On the contrary, if your child gets less sleep and even after the whole day’s fatigue, he is not able to sleep well at night, then you need to be careful in both these situations.